The Dallas Mavericks are 7.5-point underdogs heading into Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Sunday, starting at 8:00 PM ET on ABC. The Celtics hold a 1-0 lead in the series.

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Celtics vs. Mavericks Game Info & Odds

• Date: Sunday, June 9, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to Watch on TV: ABC
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• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Venue: TD Garden

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Celtics vs. Mavericks Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Celtics 120 – Mavericks 108

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Spread & Total Prediction for Celtics vs. Mavericks

• Pick ATS: Celtics (- 7.5)
• Computer Predicted Spread: Celtics (-11.4)
• Pick OU:

  Over (214.5)
  

• Computer Predicted Total: 228.2

• The Mavericks (48-34-0 ATS) have covered the spread 52.4% of the time, 6.1% more often than the Celtics (43-39-0) this season.
• As a 7.5-point underdog or more in 2023-24, Dallas is 2-5 against the spread compared to the 27-25 ATS record Boston puts up as a 7.5-point favorite.
• Dallas and its opponents have gone over the total 43.9% of the time this season (36 out of 82). That’s less often than Boston and its opponents have (44 out of 82).
• As a moneyline underdog this season, the Mavericks are 11-18, while the Celtics are 62-16 as moneyline favorites.

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Celtics Performance Insights

• The Celtics have been thriving on both offense and defense this season, ranking second-best in the NBA in points per game (120.6) and fifth-best in points allowed per game (109.2).
• Boston is allowing 43.3 rebounds per game this season (14th-ranked in NBA), but it has shined by pulling down 46.3 rebounds per game (second-best).
• The Celtics are delivering 26.9 assists per game, which ranks them 14th in the NBA in 2023-24.
• Boston ranks best in the NBA with 11.3 turnovers per game. Conversely, it ranks worst in the league with 11.3 forced turnovers per contest.
• In terms of three-point shooting, things are clicking for the Celtics, who are making 16.5 three-pointers per game (best in NBA) and shooting 38.8% from downtown (second-best).

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Mavericks Performance Insights

• In 2023-24, the Mavericks are seventh in the NBA on offense (117.9 points scored per game) and 20th defensively (115.6 points conceded).
• With 42.9 rebounds per game and 45.1 rebounds allowed, Dallas is 21st and 25th in the NBA, respectively.
• This season the Mavericks are ranked 19th in the league in assists at 25.7 per game.
• With 12.1 turnovers committed per game and 13 turnovers forced, Dallas is seventh and 15th in the league, respectively.
• The Mavericks are the third-best squad in the league in 3-pointers made (14.6 per game) and 13th in 3-point percentage (36.9%).

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