The Dallas Mavericks dominated Game 4 of the NBA Finals to extend their season for at least another couple of days. However, the Boston Celtics still lead 3-1 and will be looking to close out the NBA Championship on their home deck in Game 5 on Tuesday.
We bring you our best bet and Same Game Multi for Game 5 below, and be sure to head over to our NBA Tips page regularly as we’ll be providing full betting previews for each and every game of the NBA Finals!
2023-24 NBA Finals Betting Tips
Dallas Mavericks at Boston Celtics
TD Garden, Tuesday 10:30am AEST
Series Score: Boston Celtics lead 3-1
All pundits had their predictions for Game 4 of the NBA Finals but no one predicted the Mavericks to win by 38 points. The question mark heading into Saturday’s game was whether the Mavs would play with a sense resignation or determination, and of course it was the latter as they dominated from start to finish (122-84).
Luka Doncic set the tone early and finished the first half with 25 points despite going 0-4 on threes. Kyrie Irving also put in another strong showing to finish the game with 21 points, and Dereck Lively II was exactly as his name suggests and ended the game with a double-double off the bench.
From a Celtics perspective, not one of their starters had it going on offence and their starting five ended the night shooting a combined 14-41. Sam Hauser was the only real shining light with his 14 points on 5-7 shooting off the bench. And in important lineup news for the Celtics, Kristaps Porzingis missed Game 4 with a leg injury and is currently listed as questionable to play in Game 5.
Game 5 Prediction: It was another low scoring game on Saturday that saw the unders in the total points market remain perfect at 4/4. There have now been 206, 203, 205, and 206 points scored in the Finals, and with the current total for Game 5 set at 209.5 points, taking the unders is certainly in play again here.
However, after watching some of the adjustments Jason Kidd and his coaching staff made in Game 4, I’m more enticed to back the Mavericks to cover the spread which has been set at 7.5 points.
Despite being listed as questionable, the general consensus is that Porzingis will miss again, and his absence brings back the lob threat on offence for the Mavs, which has been a huge part of their offence all season. Another action the Mavericks went to in Game 4 was going to Daniel Gafford down low as he was mostly being guarded by Tatum, and that’s a matchup we’re only seeing due to Porzingis’s absence, and it proved to be highly effective.
With all of that said, Porzingis being out would certainly help, but even if he gets himself up for Tuesday I expect the Mavs to keep it close it enough to cover the spread.
Dallas Mavericks +7.5
$1.85 (2 Units)
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Luka Doncic 35+ Points – He poured in 25 points in the first half of Game 4, showing what his mentality is like in potential elimination games. I expect him to be ultra-aggressive again here.
Jayson Tatum 25+ Points – It hasn’t been a great series from Tatum but there’s still time for him to have a big impact. Another layer to this is a big performance from him in a potential close out game could sway the FMVP voting his way, which is something I’m sure he’ll be aware of.
Derrick White 1+ Block – He’s the best shot-blocking guard in the NBA and that’s been on full display in these playoffs. He’s also had 11 blocks from his last six outings.
SGM Odds: $4.50 at BoomBet
