Celtics Open As 45 Point Favorites In Game 1

NBA Finals Betting Odds: Celtics Favored Over Mavericks

Celtics Open as 4.5-Point Favorites in Game 1

Mavs Look to Upset Top-Seeded Celtics

The Boston Celtics have opened as 4.5-point favorites over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, according to BetMGM. The Celtics, the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, are making their first Finals appearance since 2010. The Mavericks, the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference, are making their first Finals appearance since 2011.

The Celtics have been the betting favorites throughout the playoffs, and they have not disappointed. They swept the Brooklyn Nets in the first round, defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in seven games in the second round, and swept the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Mavericks have been a surprise team in the playoffs. They defeated the Utah Jazz in six games in the first round, upset the Phoenix Suns in seven games in the second round, and defeated the Golden State Warriors in five games in the Western Conference Finals.

The Celtics are led by Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 27.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game in the playoffs. The Mavericks are led by Luka Doncic, who is averaging 32.0 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game in the playoffs.

Game 1 of the NBA Finals is scheduled for Thursday, June 1 at 9:00 p.m. ET on ABC.