The Dallas Mavericks visit the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night. Tip from TD Garden is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mavericks vs. Celtics'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Series: Celtics lead 3-1
The Mavericks snapped a 3-game losing streak and a 2-game home losing streak with a 122-84 win over the Celtics on Friday, easily covering as 1-point home underdogs while the Under 211.5 hit. G Luka Doncic'scored a game-high 29 points while G'Kyrie Irving'added 21. Dallas shot 50.5% from the field as Dallas staved off elimination.
Boston had its 10-game playoff winning streak snapped. F Jayson Tatum'scored a team-high 15 points while Boston shot only 36.3% from the field in the loss.