Jun 14, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the third quarter during game four of the 2024 NBA Finals at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
- The Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics meet in Game 5 at TD Garden on Monday, June 17
- The Mavericks are +225 underdogs to stave off elimination again
- Below, see the Game 5 Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics odds, predictions, player props and injury reports
Coming off an embarrassing 122-84 loss on Friday, the Boston Celtics (79-21, home, 51-44-5 ATS) have another chance to close out the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks (63-40, 32-20 away, 59-43-1 ATS) on Monday night at TD Garden (8:40 pm ET).
The Celtics, who were 2-0-1 ATS in the first three games of the series, are listed as sizable favorites for Game 5 on Monday night.
Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics Game 5 Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | +6.5 (-110) | +225 | O 209.5 (-110) |
| Boston Celtics | -6.5 (-110) | -275 | U 209.5 (-110) |
The current Mavericks vs Celtics odds list Boston as 6.5-point home chalk and -275 on the moneyline. Dallas comes back as a +225 underdog in Monday’s NBA odds, while the game total has come down to 209.5. All four games in the series so far have stayed under the total, and the 209.5 total is four points lower than the 214.5 total from Game 1 of the series.
Odds as of June 17 at bet365. See the available bet365 promotions to wager on Game 5 tonight.
Boston’s NBA championship odds faded from -3500 ahead of Game 4 to -1800 entering Monday’s Game 5. The Mavericks’ odds have improved from +1800 to +1000 after their Game 4 victory.
DAL vs BOS Game 5 Injury Reports
The injury reports for Game 5 are identical to Game 4. On the Boston side, only Kristaps Porzingis (leg) is listed as questionable. The Boston center has sat out the past two games with what’s been described as a “serious” leg injury. Despite the “questionable” designation, it’s unlikely he’ll play again this season.
For Dallas, Luka Doncic (calf/ankle) is listed as “probable” for the fifth straight game in this series. Doncic had a team-high 29 points, five rebounds, and five assists in just 33 minutes on Friday. His relatively low minutes total was motivated far more by the lopsided scoreline than Doncic’s health. He played at least 38 minutes in each of the first three games and at least 37 in every other Dallas playoff game.
Dallas vs Boston Game 5 Player Props
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Three-Pointers Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford (BOS) | 8.5 (Ov -108 | Un -112) | 6.5 (Ov -118 | Un -102) | 2.5 (Ov +124 | Un -148) | 1.5 (Ov -135 | Un +114) |
| Daniel Gafford (DAL) | 6.5 (Ov +114 | Un -135) | 4.5 (Ov +120 | Un -142) | 0.5 (Ov -102 | Un -118) | OFF |
| Dante Exum (DAL) | 2.5 (Ov -125 | Un +105) | 1.5 (Ov -115 | Un -105) | 5.5 (Ov -125 | Un +105) | 0.5 (Ov +142 | Un -170) |
| Dereck Lively II (DAL) | 8.5 (Ov -115 | Un -105) | 8.5 (Ov -122 | Un +102) | 1.5 (Ov +180 | Un -218) | OFF |
| Derrick Jones Jr (DAL) | 5.5 (Ov -122 | Un +102) | 2.5 (Ov -100 | Un -120) | 5.5 (Ov -218 | Un +180) | 0.5 (Ov -102 | Un -118) |
| Derrick White (BOS) | 15.5 (Ov -112 | Un -108) | 4.5 (Ov +105 | Un -125) | 3.5 (Ov -162 | Un +136) | 3.5 (Ov +114 | Un -135) |
| Jaylen Brown (BOS) | 24.5 (Ov -115 | Un -105) | 6.5 (Ov +114 | Un -135) | 3.5 (Ov -120 | Un -100) | 2.5 (Ov +145 | Un -175) |
| Jayson Tatum (BOS) | 27.5 (Ov -105 | Un -115) | 9.5 (Ov -112 | Un -108) | 5.5 (Ov -135 | Un +114) | 2.5 (Ov -135 | Un +114) |
| Jrue Holiday (BOS) | 13.5 (Ov -115 | Un -105) | 5.5 (Ov -122 | Un +102) | 4.5 (Ov -130 | Un +110) | 1.5 (Ov -162 | Un +136) |
| Kyrie Irving (DAL) | 23.5 (Ov -118 | Un -102) | 3.5 (Ov -108 | Un -112) | 4.5 (Ov -102 | Un -118) | 2.5 (Ov +114 | Un -135) |
| Luka Doncic (DAL) | 32.5 (Ov -115 | Un -105) | 9.5 (Ov -135 | Un +114) | 7.5 (Ov -142 | Un +120) | 3.5 (Ov -118 | Un -102) |
| PJ Washington (DAL) | 11.5 (Ov -125 | Un +105) | 5.5 (Ov -148 | Un +124) | 1.5 (Ov +142 | Un -166) | 1.5 (Ov -135 | Un +114) |
NBA player props from DraftKings on June 17.
Doncic has a game-high point total of 32.5 points, a number he has yet to surpass against the stifling Boston defense. He was on track to hit the over last game but head coach Jason Kidd was able to give his star plenty of rest while his Mavericks nursed a massive lead.
Tatum has the highest total for the Celtics, per usual. Tatum led the C’s in scoring last game, but with a stunningly low 15 points during the 38-point defeat.
Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics Prediction for Game 5
Was Friday just an anomalous off night for the Celtics or did the pressure of a close-out game get to Joe Mazzulla’s team? Boston’s four offensive rebounds suggest a lack of effort, while their 29-for-80 performance from the field suggest maybe nerves were a factor.
I expected the Mavericks to get the better of Boston with Porzingis was out. The 7’1 center was a huge difference-maker in the first two games of the series, piling up five blocks in just over 40 minutes against a Dallas group that loves to get to the rim.
The price is right for me to take the Mavs to win Game 5 outright on the road. Even though Boston is a ludicrous 45-6 at home (regular season and playoffs), two of those four losses came in the postseason.
DAL vs BOS Game 5 picks:
- Mavericks moneyline (+225)
- Tatum under 27.5 points (-115)
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