Breaking down some key trends to know before Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals.
Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals is inching closer, and we're starting to see some interesting Game 1 betting trends come to light.
The Boston Celtics are favored by 6.5 points in Game 1 against the Dallas Mavericks with a total set at 214.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook. While Boston is heavily favored to win this series, does that mean it will fare well in Game 1? There are some conflicting historical trends to look at, as well as the season-long records from these teams that could help us make a bet for Thursday's series opener.Dating back to 2005, the team that is favored in Game 1 of the NBA Finals has dominated, going 16-3 against the spread.
Ironically, Boston is one of the few teams that won and covered as an underdog in Game 1 back in the 2022 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors.This trend would favor the Celtics, who have been a dominant team at home all season long, going 37-4 straight up in the regular season. Boston has also went 3-0 in Game 1s in the playoffs, covering the spread in two of those matchups.
They are an NBA-best 34-16 against the spread on the road, but we can break that down even further. As a road underdog, Dallas is 14-11 against the spread, not nearly as dominant of a mark as that 34-16 number.Well, the Mavs also went an NBA-best 20-5 against the spread as road favorites. It's highly unlikely Dallas will be favored in Boston in this series, but it still has been better than most on the road as an underdog.
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