Celtics vs. Mavericks Game 2 Preview & Prediction of NBA Finals june 9

The Boston Celtics face off against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, with the Celtics favored by 7 points. The over/under for this game is set at 214.5 points.

Here’s all the information you need for the Celtics Vs. Mavericks Game 2 showdown, including point spread, moneyline, over/under, expert picks, and details on how to watch the game on TV or stream it online.

Celtics vs. Mavericks Game 2 Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 8:00 PM ET
• Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
• TV: ABC

Celtics vs. Mavericks Game 2 Prediction

• ATS Pick: Celtics (-7)
• O/U Pick: Over (214.5)
• Score Prediction: Celtics 120 – Mavericks 108

Celtics vs. Mavericks Betting Insights

• The Celtics have surpassed the 214.5 points total in 66 of their 82 games this season.
• The Mavericks have seen more than 214.5 points in 68 of their 82 games.
• The combined average points per game for the Celtics and Mavericks is 238.5, which is 24 points more than the total set for this game.
• Opponents have averaged 10.3 more points per game against both teams combined than the over/under of 214.5.
• The Celtics have a strong record of 62 wins out of 78 games as favorites.
• The Mavericks have secured 11 wins out of 30 games as underdogs this season.
• The Celtics have won their last three matchups against the Mavericks and have a 3-0 record against the spread in those games.

Close look at Celtics Recent Form in NBA before Celtics vs. Mavericks Game 2

• The Celtics have won 9 of their last 10 games, although they are 4-6 against the spread in this span.
• Boston’s games have averaged 215.7 points in their last 10 outings, slightly over the 214.5 total for this game.
• This season, the Celtics have a 42-36-4 record against the spread.
• As favorites of 7 points or more, the Celtics are 28-23-3 against the spread.
• The Celtics have gone over the set point total in 43 out of 82 games this season.
• Boston scores an average of 120.6 points per game, 5 points more than the 115.6 points the Mavericks allow.
• When scoring over 115.6 points, the Celtics are 37-20-3 against the spread and 54-6 overall.
• The Celtics are shooting 48.7% from the field, better than the 47.5% their opponent’s average.
• At home, the Celtics are 23-17-1 against the spread, compared to 19-19-3 on the road.
• The Celtics have hit the over more frequently at home (53.7%) compared to away games (51.2%).
• Boston has a home record of 37-4 as Moneyline favorites, and 25-12 on the road.

Celtics Stats

Celtics Top players in NBA

• Jayson Tatum: 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.6 blocks per game.
• Jaylen Brown: 23.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.5 blocks per game.
• Derrick White: 15.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.2 blocks per game.
• Kristaps Porzingis: 20.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 51.6% FG, 37.5% 3PT.
• Jrue Holiday: 12.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists per game.

Close look at Mavericks Recent Form in NBA before Celtics vs. Mavericks Game 2

• The Mavericks are 7-3 in their last 10 games, with a 6-4 record against the spread.
• Dallas’ games have averaged 211.7 points over their last 10 games, slightly under the 214.5 total for this matchup.
• The Mavericks have a 48-34 record against the spread this season.
• As 7-point underdogs or more, Dallas has covered the spread in 2 out of 7 games.
• The Mavericks have hit the over 36 times in 82 games this season (43.9%).
• Dallas averages 117.9 points per game, 8.7 more than the Celtics’ defensive average of 109.2 points.
• The Mavericks are 42-21 against the spread and 44-19 overall when scoring more than 109.2 points.
• The Mavericks shoot 48.1% from the field, higher than the 45.3% shooting allowed by the Celtics.
• Dallas has a better spread record on the road (27-14-0) than at home (21-20-0).
• The Mavericks’ games have gone over more often on the road (48.8%) than at home (39%).
• As moneyline favorites, the Mavericks are better on the road (19-4) than at home (18-9).

Mavericks Stats

Mavericks Top players in NBA

• Luka Doncic: 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, 9.8 assists per game.
• Kyrie Irving: 25.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 49.7% FG, 41.1% 3PT, 3.0 3PM per game.
• Daniel Gafford: 11.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 72.5% FG.
• P.J. Washington: 12.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists per game.
• Tim Hardaway Jr.: 14.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists per game.

The Celtics Vs. Mavericks Game 2 promises to be an intense and high-scoring affair. With the Celtics favored by 7 points and a predicted score of Celtics 120 – Mavericks 108, fans can expect an exciting matchup on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 8:00 PM ET on ABC. Both teams boast strong offensive capabilities, and the historical trends and statistics suggest a thrilling game that could go over the set point total of 214.5 points. Don’t miss out on what is sure to be a captivating showdown between these two talented teams in the NBA Finals.

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