Mavericks vs. Celtics: NBA Finals Game 3 Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – June 12, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on June 10, 2024

The Dallas Mavericks head into Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics as 3-point favorites. The playoff matchup on Wednesday tips at 8:30 PM ET on ABC from American Airlines Center. The Celtics lead the series 2-0. The point total is set as 214.5 points for the outing.

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Mavericks vs. Celtics Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Mavericks -3 214.5

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Injury Report as of June 12

Mavericks: Luka Dončić: Probable (Chest)

Celtics: Jay Scrubb: Out (Knee), Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable (Lower Leg)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Celtics (+3)
Total Pick Over (214.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Mavericks vs. Celtics Stat Rankings

Mavericks Avg. (Rank) Celtics Avg. (Rank)
117.9 (7th) Points Scored 120.6 (2nd)
115.6 (20th) Points Allowed 109.2 (5th)
42.9 (21st) Rebounds 46.3 (2nd)
9.7 (23rd) Off. Rebounds 10.7 (13th)
14.6 (3rd) 3pt Made 16.5 (1st)
25.7 (19th) Assists 26.9 (14th)
12.1 (7th) Turnovers 11.3 (1st)

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Mavericks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Luka Doncic 70 33.9 9.2 9.8 1.4 0.5 4.1
Kyrie Irving 58 25.6 5.0 5.2 1.3 0.5 3.0
Tim Hardaway Jr. 79 14.4 3.2 1.8 0.5 0.1 2.7
P.J. Washington 73 12.9 5.6 1.9 1.0 0.8 1.8
Daniel Gafford 74 11.0 7.6 1.6 0.9 2.1 0.0

Celtics Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jayson Tatum 74 26.9 8.1 4.9 1.0 0.6 3.1
Jaylen Brown 70 23.0 5.5 3.6 1.2 0.5 2.1
Kristaps Porzingis 57 20.1 7.2 2.0 0.7 1.9 1.9
Derrick White 73 15.2 4.2 5.2 1.0 1.2 2.7
Jrue Holiday 69 12.5 5.4 4.8 0.9 0.8 2.0

Betting Trends

  • The Mavericks’ record against the spread is 48-34-0.
  • Dallas has an ATS record of 27-15 as 3-point favorites or more.
  • The Mavericks have played 82 games this year, and 36 of them have hit the over.
  • A total of 68 times so far this season, Dallas and its opponent have combined to score more than 214.5 points.
  • Mavericks games average 234.8 total points this season, 20.3 points less than the over/under for this matchup.
  • Against the spread, the Celtics are 42-36-4 this season.
  • Boston has won once ATS (1-1) as a 3-point underdog or more this season.
  • This season, 43 of the Celtics’ 82 games have gone over the point total.
  • Boston’s games have had over 214.5 points 66 times this year.
  • The average total points scored in Celtics games this year (214.5) is 14.6 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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