NBA Finals Game 5 Betting Odds & Picks

NBA Finals Game 5 Betting Odds & Picks

The Dallas Mavericks did the NBA a solid and got the league at least one more game of NBA Finals revenue for their coffers. Can they extend the series against the Boston Celtics to Game 6, though? Here are your NBA Finals Game 5 betting odds & picks. Go here for the latest NBA odds.

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NBA Finals Game 5 Betting Odds & Picks

Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics

Tipoff – Monday – 8:40 pm EST
TV: ABC
Spread: Celtics -7
Total: 209.5

Saying Dallas extended the series is probably underselling it, because they totally crushed Boston in Game 4, winning 122-84. This was a game that the Celtics were never in, as the Mavericks put their foot on Boston’s throats early and didn’t let up, winning each quarter of the game. And they got to play their key players fewer minutes, with Luka Doncic getting 5-10 more rest on the bench than he normally would have.

 

But all of this may be a moot point, as the series shifts back to TD Garden in Boston. The Celtics are winning 80% of their home games these playoffs (8-2) after also having the best home record during the regular season (37-4). For those keeping track at home, that’s a 45-6 record in TD Garden this season, good for an 88% winning percentage.

Of course, the 7’2″ Latvian elephant in the room is Kristaps Porzingis, who reportedly was available “in specific instances, if necessary” in Game 4 but ended up not seeing any action. His status for Monday’s Game 5 is unknown, but he did look healthy enough working out before Game 4. His presence – or lack thereof – greatly changes the dynamics of the game.

I expect Boston to take the opportunity to win the championship at home seriously and finish up the series on Monday. The question now is whether or not they’ll cover the 6.5 point spread or not. They have in all three of their wins this series, so I’m going with a yes to that question. And since all four games have been under, I’m playing the total as well.

 

Best Bets: Celtics -6.5 (-110); Mavericks/Celtics Under 209.5 (-106)

 

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