The NBA Finals tip off momentarily, and the Boston Celtics are favored to win Game 1 against the Dallas Mavericks.
Boston opened as a 5.5-point favorite at FanDuel, but the line has since moved to -6.5. The Celtics have been the cream of the NBA’s crop all year long, yet fans are flocking to the Mavs in Game 1 with 69% of the bets and 70% of the money backing the underdogs to cover. However, bettors are confident the Celtics will win as 86% of the bets and 62% of the money is backing Boston on the moneyline.
Action Network’s experts have broken down Game 1 extensively over the past several days and hours, examining ample betting angles to consider. Here are a handful to consider as we approach tip-off:
- Game 1 Player Props: NBA Player Props Today: Bet Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum & Derrick White
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- Celtics Same Game Parlay | A +470 Bet for NBA Finals Game 1
- Celtics vs Mavericks Picks, Prediction: NBA Finals Series Preview
- NBA Finals Player Props Forecast | How to Bet Luka Doncic & Kristaps Porzingis
- Why Aren’t the Celtics Bigger Favorites Over the Mavericks in the NBA Finals?
- The Dallas Mavericks Can Absolutely Beat the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals
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