NBA Finals Game 3: Boston Celtics at Dallas Mavericks best prop bet picks and predictions (2024)

The Dallas Mavericks welcome the Boston Celtics for Game 3 of the NBA Finals Wednesday. Tip from American Airlines Center is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we break down BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA Finals Game 3 prop bet odds and lines, and tab the Celtics vs. Mavericksbets to make among SportsbookWire’s expert NBA picks and predictions.

In a critical Game 3, with the series headed to Dallas, the Mavericks have their backs against the wall. In 2 games, that have not been close, we have seen standout players on both sides including G Luka Doncicfor Dallas, who had a triple-double in Game 2, and FJayson Tatumfor Boston, who was 1 rebound shy of a triple-double in Game 2.

• Game 3 picks and predictions

Game 3: Celtics at Mavericks prop bet picks

Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:10 p.m. ET.

Mavericks PG Kyrie Irving OVER 23.5 points (-115)

Throughout the first 2 games in this series, Irving has been quiet with 12 points in Game 1 and 16 in Game 2. Averaging 25.6 points during the season, Irving is more than capable of surpassing this total and has previous championship experience that will allow him to bounce back. Returning home to Dallas will be the boost he needs to provide Dallas with a much needed increase in scoring.

Mavericks PG Luka Doncic UNDER 32.5 points (-110)

Doncic has been the anchor for the Mavericks in this series. However, he has not eclipsed 32 points in the first 2 games. He impacts the game in a variety of different ways, but Game 3 will be about the role players getting involved more and helping him out. He may teeter around this number, but do not expect him to surpass 32.5 points.

Mavericks PG Luka Doncic OVER 9.5 assists (+105)

With just 1 assist in Game 1, Doncic rebounded and dished out 11 in Game 2. This season, he averaged 9.8 assists per game, which was 2nd in the NBA. With the series in critical condition, Doncic will display his playmaking abilities Wednesday in effort to open up the floor and spread Boston thin. The Celtics have started to close in on Doncic as a ball handler, which creates opportunities for those around him.

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Player to score most points: Celtics PF Jayson Tatum (+320)

Tatum is the leader of the Celtics and has yet to have a breakout game in this Finals series. He was the Celtics leading scorer this season with 26.9 points per game and averaged his most points per game on the road (27 ppg). With 3 or more days of rest, Tatum averaged 29.4 points per game this season and in a difficult road matchup, he will capture his opportunity to take control.

MAVERICKS -2.5 (-115)

As for the game, I like Dallas to win at home. While the Celtics have largely controlled this Finals series thus far, Dallas has shown glimpses of what it is capable of, especially in Game 2 when it went basket-for-basket against Boston in the 3rd quarter. While the Celtics claimed the league’s best record this season, they performed much better at home than they did on the road where they will face the test of a roaring Mavericks’ arena on Wednesday.

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