NBA Same Game Parlay Picks: Mavericks vs. Celtics (Game 1)
Game 1 of the highly anticipated NBA Finals showdown between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics will be played tonight. Heading into the game, the Celtics are -250 on the moneyline and -6.5 against the spread. The total is currently sitting at 215.
With that in mind, here are a couple of NBA Same Game Parlay picks for tonight’s NBA Finals Game 1, which were constructed using the NBA Same Game Parlay Builder tool. You can find instant insight with recommendations and grades for a particular leg in an NBA Same Game Parlay!
NBA Same Game Parlays: Mavericks vs. Celtics (Game 1)
Check out our top two NBA same game parlay picks for Thursday’s Game 1 between the Mavericks and Celtics.
(NBA player prop bet odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Mavericks vs. Celtics NBA Same Game Parlay
- Leg 1: Kristaps Porzingis Over 6.5 Rebounds (+106)
- Leg 2: Al Horford Under 1.5 Threes (-136)
- Leg 3: Jaylen Brown Over 23.5 Points (-102)
The Dallas Mavericks rank 24th in the NBA in rebounds allowed to centers. It’s unclear how many minutes Kristaps Porzingis will earn. However, throughout the season, he’s added at least seven rebounds in 54% of games and has earned at least seven rebounds in 60% of his last 20 games before his injury.
Meanwhile, with Porzingis back, Al Horford will likely see fewer minutes. Horford has only nailed at least two threes in 40% of his last 20 games. That was mainly without Porzingis, anyway. Horford probably won’t close out games like he had been during the playoffs without Porzingis.
Lastly, Jaylen Brown has earned at least 24 points in eight of his last ten games. Some have even argued that he’s the better star than Jayson Tatum. I’m not here to debate. But he’s certainly been more consistent offensively for the Celtics. He’ll come through for Game 1 against the Mavericks defense, which ranks 22nd in points allowed to shooting guards this year.
NBA Same Game Parlay Odds: +481
Mavericks vs. Celtics NBA Same Game Parlay
- Leg 1: Josh Green Under 3.5 Points (-140)
- Leg 2: Daniel Gafford Under 5.5 Rebounds (-108)
- Leg 3: Jayson Tatum Over 9.5 Rebounds (-130)
Josh Green averaged 3.6 points per game for the Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals. However, he scored no more than three points in three of those five games. Ultimately, Green took no more than three shots per game over the last three games in the series and added no more than one field goal in four of the five games.
The Celtics rank 4th in the NBA in points allowed to small forwards, and Green has only scored four or more points in 33% of games against them since last season. Therefore, back his Under to start this parlay.
Next up, Daniel Gafford will have a tough matchup against the Celtics on the glass. Boston already ranks 4th in the NBA in rebounds allowed to centers. Additionally, Gafford hasn’t reached at least six rebounds in any game against the Celtics over the last couple of seasons.
Finally, if Dallas struggles on the glass, the Celtics should succeed. Jayson Tatum has grabbed at least ten rebounds in eight of his last ten games and has nailed this line in 60% of his previous 20 games. Let’s hope Tatum can close out this parlay.
NBA Same Game Parlay Odds: +430