The Boston Celtics made a statement in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, winning by 18 points, and they find themselves favored once again in Game 2.If you're thinking of betting on Game 2, here are some important trends to know, as well as the latest odds, for Sunday night's contest.The spread for Game 2 has moved half a point from where it closed at DraftKings in Game 1 , but Dallas remains the underdog after losing badly on Thursday.
Despite the Mavs' loss, bettors are still backing the team pretty heavily. According to BetMGM's John Ewing, 78 percent of the money is on Dallas to cover the spread in Game 2.The Celtics have gone 1-2 straight up in Game 2s this postseason, losing to the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers. However, they are 13-2 straight up overall this postseason.
The C's have struggled in Game 2s at home in these playoffs, but they have won eight straight playoff games entering Sunday's matchup.Boston is the best team in the NBA in the first half this season, going 64-32-1 against the spread after covering easily in Game 1. The Celtics opened up the biggest first quarter lead in a Game 1 in NBA Finals history on Thursday night. Don't be shocked if they start fast again, as it's been their calling card all season long.The Mavericks failed to cover the spread in Game 1, dropping them to 14-12 against the spread as a road underdog. The Mavs are solid on the road overall , but it appears they prefer to be in a setting where they're favored more than as an underdog.
The Game 1 loss was Irving's 11th straight against his former team. Can he help turn the narrative around on Sunday?Peter is a senior editor for Sports Illustrated Betting. He has worked as a writer and editor for BetSided, NBC Sports, the Connecticut Sun and the Meriden Record-Journal covering the NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, and more. He is a hoops fanatic with a soft spot for his New York Knicks.
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