The Boston Celtics will play the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on Friday, starting at 10:30am AEST.

With star players Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics are aiming to beat a Mavericks line-up that includes Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and P.J. Washington.

Stats Insider’s free betting tips for the Celtics vs Mavericks game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Celtics vs Mavericks

Based on detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday’s Boston-Dallas NBA FInals game 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 72% chance of beating the Mavericks at TD Garden.

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Celtics vs Mavericks: Game 1 Odds

The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday’s NBA game at TD Garden are shown here:

• Head to Head: Celtics $1.44, Mavericks $3.15
• Line: Celtics -6.5 ($1.96), Mavericks +6.5 ($1.96)
• Total (Over/Under 214.5 Points): Over $1.94, Under $1.98

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Celtics at $1.44 and the Mavericks at $3.15.

The Celtics are listed as 6.5-point favourites against the Mavericks, with odds of $1.96 currently on offer at Betfair.

For the underdog Mavericks (+6.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.96.

The over/under for Celtics vs Mavericks has been set at 214.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the over at $1.94 and odds for the under at $1.98.

According to Stats Insider’s analytics model, the Celtics (-6.5) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the 214.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying Under.

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Celtics vs Mavericks: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Boston at $1.44 with Betfair (72% probability)
• Line: Celtics -6.5 at $1.96 with Betfair (51% probability)
• Total Points: Under 214.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (51% probability)

Stats Insider’s Celtics vs Mavericks best bets are based on complex modelling and wagering experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.

Celtics vs Mavericks: Prediction

Stats Insider‘s predicted final score for Celtics vs Mavericks in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Friday has the Celtics winning 110-103.

This prediction is based on each team’s average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider has full coverage of Boston vs Dallas on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.

Celtics vs Mavericks: Player Props

Betting on Dallas vs Boston player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project how each team’s leading players will perform at TD Garden.

Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics with 28 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists, while Luka Doncic is projected to finish with 33 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists for the Mavericks.

Celtics Projected Box Score

Mavericks Projected Box Score

Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Boston vs Dallas match-up at TD Garden.

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Celtics vs Mavericks: Preview

The NBA match-up between the Celtics and Mavericks in the NBA Finals is scheduled to start at 10:30am AEST on Friday.

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.

Our Boston vs Dallas predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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