Mavericks vs. Celtics Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on June 14th, 2024

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An NBA spectacle is on the horizon – the Mavericks will go head-to-head with the Celtics on June 14th, 2024, in Dallas, TX at American Airlines Center. Boost your betting strategy with our expert picks and predictions.

Introduction to the Mavericks vs. Celtics betting tip and prediction

This game counts for the NBA Finals, and is the 4th in this series. Right now, the Celtics have a 3-0 lead and need only one more win to overcome the Mavericks.

The Western Conference and Eastern Conference collide in this NBA matchup on June 14th, 2024, at 19:30. The Mavericks enters as 1 point underdogs in the contest.

Dallas Mavericks

How are the Mavericks playing this season?

The Dallas Mavericks finished the regular season with a balance of 50 wins and 32 losses, thus occupying the 5th position in the Western conference.

Did the Mavericks win their most recent game?

No, Mavericks fell to the Celtics, 106-99. Luka Doncic scored 37 points in the loss.

The Dallas Mavericks has made it to the NBA Finals after an impressive playoff run, eliminating three previous teams along the way. In Round 1, they overcame the Los Angeles Clippers with a 4-2 series, in the Conference Semi-Finals they defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder with a final score of 4-2, and in the Conference Finals, they triumphed over the Minnesota Timberwolves on a 4-1 win.

Best scorer for the Mavericks

The leading scorer for the Mavericks this season is Luka Doncic, who is averaging 33.9 points per game.

Other Team Leaders for the Mavericks

Coming into the June 14th, 2024 contest, Luka Doncic leads the Mavericks with 9.6 rebounds per game. Luka Doncic has a team-high 8.4 assists per game. The steals leader for the Mavericks is Luka Doncic (1.8 steals per game). In terms of swatting shots, Daniel Gafford is leading the way for the Mavericks with 1.6 blocks per game.

Mavericks Team Analysis

The Mavericks' point differential this season is 1.8 points per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. They are averaging 106 points per game while allowing 104.2 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Mavericks are making 11.8 shots per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Mavericks are making 16.8 per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA.

As the main statistics of the post season so far, the following are noteworthy:

Percentage of 3-point baskets scored - 36.1%;

Field Goals Scored Percentage - 46.7%;

Rebounds per Game - 43;

Points per Game - 106;

Points Allowed per Game - 104.2.

So far in the NBA playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks team has improved their defensive sector compared to what they showed throughout the regular season. Thanks to better defensive cohesion, they have only conceded 104.2 points per game during the playoffs, compared to the 115.6 conceded in the regular season of the NBA. On the other hand, in the offensive sector, they have worsened their numbers, as they score fewer 11.9 points per game against their opponents, on average in this stage of the NBA.

Defense has been Mavericks' calling card in the playoffs, allowing just 104.2 points per game, a decrease of 11.4 from the regular season. Their 32.1 defensive rebounds per game have been a key factor in their success, limiting second-chance opportunities for their opponents.

Projected Mavericks Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Celtics, the Mavericks' starting lineup consisted of Derek Lively II, P.J. Washington, Josh Green, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. For the upcoming matchup, the Mavericks has the following injury: Greg Brown is out (personal).

Boston Celtics

How are the Celtics playing this season?

The Boston Celtics finished the regular season leading the Eastern conference, with a balance of 64 wins and 18 losses.

Did the Celtics win their most recent game?

Yes, Celtics defeated the Mavericks, 106-99. Jayson Tatum scored 32 points in the victory.

The Boston Celtics has made it to the NBA Finals after an impressive playoff run, eliminating three previous teams along the way. In Round 1, they overcame the Miami Heat with a 4-1 series, in the Conference Semi-Finals they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers with a final score of 4-1, and in the Conference Finals, they triumphed over the Indiana Pacers on a 4-0 win.

Best scorer for the Celtics

The leading scorer for the Celtics this season is Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 26.9 points per game. Jayson Tatum also leads the team in minutes played per game with 40.97.

Other Team Leaders for the Celtics

Jayson Tatum is leading the way with 10.1 rebounds per game. Jayson Tatum is dishing out a team-high 6.2 assists per game. In terms of steals, the Celtics' leader is Jrue Holiday with 1.2 steals per game. The blocks' leader for the Celtics is Kristaps Porzingis, who is sending back 1.8 shots per game.

Celtics Team Analysis

The Celtics' point differential this season is 10.2 points per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. They are averaging 110.4 points per game while allowing 100.2 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Celtics are making 14.6 shots per game, which ranks 1st in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Celtics are making 15.8 per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA.

As the main statistics of the post season so far, the following are noteworthy:

Percentage of 3-point baskets scored - 36.3%;

Field Goals Scored Percentage - 47.8%;

Rebounds per Game - 43.3;

Points per Game - 110.4;

Points Allowed per Game - 100.2.

So far in the NBA playoffs, the Boston Celtics team has improved their defensive sector compared to what they showed throughout the regular season. Thanks to better defensive cohesion, they have only conceded 100.2 points per game during the playoffs, compared to the 109.2 conceded in the regular season of the NBA. On the other hand, in the offensive sector, they have worsened their numbers, as they score fewer 10.2 points per game against their opponents, on average in this stage of the NBA.

Defense has been Celtics' calling card in the playoffs, allowing just 100.2 points per game, a decrease of 9 from the regular season. Their 33.6 defensive rebounds per game have been a key factor in their success, limiting second-chance opportunities for their opponents.

Projected Celtics' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Mavericks, the Celtics' starting five were Kristaps Porzingis, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Jrue Holiday. For the upcoming matchup, Celtics has the following injury: Kristaps Porzingis is out (leg).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

According to Vegas, it is a toss-up for the Mavericks and Celtics game. Although it is a pick’em, the suggestion is to bet at the Celtics.

Money Line betting suggestion

Mavericks are a 1 money line underdog for the game against the Celtics, and the suggestion is to pick the Celtics.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Mavericks and Celtics is 211.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Mavericks and Celtics have combined for just 1 overtime game this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.