Celtics and Mavericks to Face Off in NBA Finals
Game 1 Set for Monday
The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks will face off in the 2024 NBA Finals, with Game 1 set for Monday evening. The Celtics enter the series as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, while the Mavericks are the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.
Celtics Hold Regular Season Advantage
The Celtics have a slight advantage over the Mavericks in the regular season, having won both of their head-to-head matchups. Boston has also been the more dominant team throughout the playoffs, sweeping both the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Mavericks, on the other hand, needed seven games to defeat the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals.
Odds Favor Celtics
According to oddsmakers, the Celtics are the favorites to win the NBA Finals. FanDuel Sportsbook has Boston listed as a -200 favorite, while the Mavericks are +160 underdogs.
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