Celtics vs. Mavericks Prop Picks: Best Player Props for NBA Finals Game 1

The NBA Finals are finally here, and the Boston Celtics are facing off against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1. The Celtics are favored to win, but the Mavericks are hungry for an upset. While many fans are focused on the overall outcome of the game, savvy bettors are looking at the prop bets to make some smart money moves. Here are the top player props for Game 1 of the NBA Finals series between the Celtics and Mavericks:

- Kristaps Porzingis over 1.5 Made 3-Pointers

: With the Mavericks' defensive improvement since the All-Star break, Porzingis's outside shooting is going to be a huge factor in this series. He made four 3-pointers in the last game against the Mavericks, and it's likely he'll do the same in Game 1. (-130) ¹

- Luka Doncic over 49.5 Points+Rebounds+Assists:

Doncic is not a tough sell, but the Celtics' defensive approach in particular really lends itself to Doncic having a massive series from both a points and assists perspective. He scored 33 and 37 points in the two regular season games against the Celtics this season. (-105) ¹

- Daniel Gafford Under 5.5 Rebounds:

 Gafford is a great fade candidate in this series for multiple reasons. The Celtics were the fourth-worst matchup when it came to center rebound props in the regular season. It's possible that Porzingis plays Gafford off the floor entirely because Gafford isn't proficient at guarding the perimeter. (+110) ¹

- Jaylen Brown over 22.5 points: 

Brown is fresh off of arguably the best Playoff series of his career. He averaged 29.7 points per game on an impressive 51.7% from the field and 37% from three-point range against the Pacers. Brown should be full of confidence heading into Game 1 of the NBA Finals. (-118) ²

Kyrie Irving over 27.5 points + assists: 

Irving has been excellent in these Playoffs and is coming off an impressive Western Conference Finals. He averaged 27 points and 4.6 assists per game against the Timberwolves. Irving went over this total in three of the five Western Conference Finals games. (-120) ²

- Jrue Holiday over 1.5 three’s

: Holiday appears to be peaking at the right time as the Eastern Conference Finals was Jrue Holiday’s best series of these Playoffs. He averaged 18.5 points per game on 58.6% field goals and 41.6% on three-point field goals against the Indiana Pacers. (-185) ²

- Jayson Tatum Over 15.5 rebounds + assists 

Tatum has excelled by allowing others to shine while focusing on dominating the glass. He tops the team in rebounds (10.4) and assists per game (5.9). In 14 playoff games this year, he's recorded at least 16 combined rebounds and assists 10 times. (-105) ³

- Luka Doncic Over 40.5 points + assists

Doncic put up All-Star numbers even when struggling with a knee injury earlier in the playoffs. Boston boasts the NBA's third-ranked defense, but coach Joe Mazzulla knows that Doncic will get his stats. (-108) ³

- Kyrie Irving Under 31.5 points + rebounds + assists

Irving has been excellent in these Playoffs, but Game 1 might be a tough outing for him. (+102) ³

These player props offer some of the best value for bettors, and they're a great way to get in on the action. Whether you're a fan of the Celtics or the Mavericks, there are plenty of ways to make some smart bets and win big.

Note: All odds are provided by DraftKings Sportsbook, FanDuel, and ESPN Bet, and are subject to change.

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