10* Celtics (GOM)

One of the big story lines here is that Kyrie Irving will be facing his former team. But one angle that many forget is that Jason Tatum and company will be using this matchup as extra motivation to get the job done here as the favorite in this Game and in this series. The Mavericks have defied the odds and managed to get the better of the Wolves last time out, but the Celtics have an aggressive defense that will be able to matchup much better vs. Luka Doncic. This is going to be a guard on guard matchup, and the Celtics have the advantage here at home. One thing that Dallas doesn't have is a proper answer for Tatum though. Tatum is poised for a Finals MVP and we believe he'll be key in Boston's big win and cover here in Game 1; lay the points, the play is indeed on the Celtics!

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