After a dominant 124-103 victory by the Dallas Mavericks over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, the 2024 NBA playoffs have one series left: the NBA Finals.
The Boston Celtics swept the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals to secure their second NBA Finals appearance in the past three seasons. The Mavericks’ 4-1 series win over the Timberwolves gives Dallas its first Finals berth since 2011, when the Dirk Nowitzki-led team defeated the LeBron James-led Miami Heat for the lone title in Dallas franchise history.
The Celtics opened as -225 favorites Thursday night at ESPN BET, while the Mavericks were listed as +185 underdogs. Jayson Tatum is the current betting favorite for Finals MVP at -120, with Luka Doncic (+200) and Jaylen Brown (+550) close behind.
Game 1 doesn’t tip off until June 6. Here are the opening odds for the Finals courtesy of ESPN BET.
NBA championship winner
Boston Celtics (-225)
Dallas Mavericks (+180)
Series spread
Boston Celtics -1.5 (EVEN)
Dallas Mavericks +1.5 (-125)
Series total games (O/U)
Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks: 5.5 games (O -160, U +125)
Series exact result
Boston Celtics 4-0 (+750)
Boston Celtics 4-1 (+300)
Boston Celtics 4-2 (+500)
Boston Celtics 4-3 (+350)
Dallas Mavericks 4-0 (+2500)
Dallas Mavericks 4-1 (+1100)
Dallas Mavericks 4-2 (+525)
Dallas Mavericks 4-3 (+750)
Series exact total games
4 games (+475)
5 games (+240)
6 games (+230)
7 games (+220)
Odds to win Finals MVP
Jayson Tatum, Celtics -120
Luka Doncic, Mavericks +200
Jaylen Brown, Celtics +550
Kyrie Irving, Mavericks 18-1
Derrick White, Celtics 33-1
Jrue Holiday, Celtics 50-1
Kristaps Porzingis, Celtics 50-1
P.J. Washington, Mavericks 250-1
Al Horford, Celtics 300-1
Dereck Lively II, 500-1
Player to score the most total points in the series
Luka Doncic (-160)
Jayson Tatum (+265)
Jaylen Brown (+1110)
Kyrie Irving (+1400)
Derrick White (+5000)
Kristaps Porzingis (+5000)
Jrue Holiday (+10000)
P.J. Washington (15000)
Player to record the most total rebounds in the series
Jayson Tatum (-130)
Luka Doncic (+175)
Dereck Lively II (+1400)
Daniel Gafford (+2200)
Kristaps Porzingis (+2200)
Al Horford (+5000)
Jaylen Brown (+5000)
P.J. Washington (+5000)
Player to record the most total assists in the series
Luka Doncic (-650)
Jayson Tatum (+1000)
Kyrie Irving (+1700)
Derrick White (+2000)
Jrue Holiday (+2500)
Jaylen Brown (+10000)
Payton Pritchard (+50000)
2024 NBA Finals schedule
Game 1
Thursday, June 6: Celtics vs. Mavericks, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 2
Sunday, June 9: Celtics vs. Mavericks, 8 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 3
Wednesday, June 12: Mavericks vs. Celtics 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 4
Friday, June 14: Mavericks vs. Celtics, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 5*
Monday, June 17: Celtics vs. Mavericks, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 6*
Thursday, June 20: Mavericks vs. Celtics, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 7*
Sunday, June 23: Celtics vs. Mavericks, 8 p.m. ET, ABC
*If necessary