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![Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum dribbles the ball against Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic during Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Finals. We're backing Tatum in our Mavericks vs. Celtics Last Minute Predictions.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/e0c46cdd-b55c-4627-a10a-d96023823b86.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=200&w=356&fit=crop&crop=faces,top,left)
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Mavericks vs. Celtics Last-Minute Predictions, Picks & Odds: Today's NBA Finals Game 5 Player Props
The Mavericks are riding high after a Game 4 win, but now they must beat the Celtics at home in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to stay alive. We offer our top player props for the matchup.
by Rob Paul
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![Boston Celtics center Al Horford and guard Jaylen Brown and Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II battle for the ball as we look at our Mavericks vs. Celtics NBA player props for Game 5](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/6b2b1405-9a34-4758-9d39-7fa84c691f2c.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Mavericks vs. Celtics Player Props & Odds: Monday's NBA Finals Game 5 Prop Bets
Check out our top NBA player props for Monday's NBA Playoffs Round 5 matchup between the Mavericks and Celtics based on the best odds.
by Shane Jackson
![Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum rebounds the ball as we look at our top Jayson Tatum odds and player props](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/f74e75fd-bc14-4fb0-bf7e-0976e8aa5915.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Jayson Tatum Odds & Player Props for Game 5: Closeout Time for Tatum and Co.
Jayson Tatum will look to lead the Boston Celtics to victory and the NBA championship over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on the final, as we look at our top player props for the star forward.
by Shane Jackson
![Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic reacts during the game against the Boston Celtics, and we look at the top Luka Doncic player props odds and predictions for Game 5.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/3d22b428-081d-4e2f-9e77-60f83c2a3ba3.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Luka Doncic Odds & Player Props for Game 5: Can Mavericks Star Avoid Elimination Again?
Luka Doncic will look to lead the Dallas Mavericks to another day of survival against the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, as we look at our top player props for the star guard..
by Shane Jackson
![Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving drives to the basket between Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday and guard Derrick White during Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Finals. We're backing White in our Mavericks vs. Celtics Parlay.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/890f46fd-983f-4822-b477-05dee4dd4fd2.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Mavericks vs. Celtics Parlay Today: SGP Odds, Predictions for Game 5
The Boston Celtics couldn't finish the Mavericks in Game 4, but they head back to TD Garden with a chance to take home the title as we look at our top SGP for Game 5.
by Rob Paul
NBA Futures Picks
![Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic speaks with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the second half at American Airlines Center. Jokic and Doncic lead the 2025 NBA MVP Odds.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/dcb2f94f-0f5c-4445-805c-7e1e69eaaee3.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
NBA MVP Odds 2025: Jokic Favorite for 4th, Followed by Doncic, Embiid, and SGA
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is the favorite by the 2025 NBA MVP odds after winning three of the last four awards.
by Rob Paul
![San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) looks to move the ball past Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77), as we examine the NBA MVP opening odds with early predictions and expert picks.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/f33e384d-4b04-411e-9201-f738c2d61ff1.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
NBA MVP Opening Odds: Early Predictions and Expert Picks to Win Award in 2024-25
Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic opened as the favorites to win next year's NBA MVP award. Who do our experts like in the early market?
by C Jackson Cowart
![USC Trojans guard Bronny James controls the ball against the Washington State Cougars in the first half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. The Lakers are the favorites to draft Bronny by the 2024 NBA Draft Odds.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/e5dfa75c-37df-4aa5-91f6-3819086da6f6.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
2024 NBA Draft Odds: Sarr, Risacher Battling for No. 1; Lakers Lead Bronny James Odds
The 2024 NBA Draft is approaching rapidly with French big man Alexandre Sarr's odds to go No. 1 to the Atlanta Hawks beginning to slip, and the Los Angeles Lakers the favorites to draft Bronny James.
by Rob Paul
![Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) hug as we examine the latest 2024 Olympic Men's Basketball Tournament odds and favorites ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/dda99ed9-a1d5-4929-bb1b-ff7bb54c2ada.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
2024 Men's Olympic Basketball Odds & Favorites: Can Anyone Beat Team USA?
We're looking ahead to the 2024 Paris Olympics with Team USA dealing as the prohibitive favorite with a roster featuring LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and others.
by C Jackson Cowart
![LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers gathers himself as we explore the latest LeBron James next team odds and predict where he might sign in NBA free agency ahead of the 2024-25 season.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/76028ccf-1399-4400-a1ac-ad4690ffdffd.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
LeBron James Next Team Odds & Prediction for 2024-25 Season: Lakers Favorites as Suns Rumors Swirl
With the Los Angeles Lakers' season over, LeBron James is staying quiet on if he'll be back with the team next season, and we're looking at where else he may end up.
by Rob Paul
![Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics and Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics high five during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. We're looking at our NBA Finals Predictions & Best Bets for Celtics Fans.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/32c67688-4019-4148-bbf4-2888cc06f5df.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
NBA Finals Predictions & Best Bets for Celtics Fans
The Boston Celtics are back in the NBA Finals just three seasons after losing to the Golden State Warriors, and we look at the best bets for Celtics fans ahead of the series against the Dallas Mavericks.
by Rob Paul
![Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the second round of the NBA playoffs. We're making our NBA Finals Predictions & Best Bets for Mavericks Fans.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/58250a3c-81c9-411c-9152-673f84652694.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
NBA Finals Predictions & Best Bets for Mavericks Fans
The Dallas Mavericks are in the NBA Finals for just the third time in franchise history as Luka Doncic looks to lead them past the Boston Celtics. We make our best Mavericks predictions and best bets ahead of the series.
by Rob Paul
![Forward Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs guards Oklahoma City Thunder Forward Chet Holmgren #7 as we look at the closing NBA Rookie of the Year odds for the 2023-24 NBA season.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/9949077b-ad1c-49ee-a59e-83c4fac393c3.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
NBA Rookie of the Year Odds 2024: Wembanyama Wins as Big Favorite Over Holmgren
Victor Wembanyama (-5000) was the runaway favorite by the 2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year odds prior to the odds being pulled.
by C Jackson Cowart
![LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The Lakers lead the NBA Play-In Tournament odds.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/ff036577-6849-4785-abf1-33fe39d7b0f3.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
2024 NBA Play-In Tournament Odds & Schedule: Lakers, Warriors, 76ers Among Teams in Play-In
The NBA Play-In Tournament field is set with the Warriors, Lakers, and 76ers among the eight teams taking the court for a chance at the playoffs.
by Rob Paul
![Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors celebrates as we look at the NBA Clutch Player of the Year odds.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/195852ca-8ae1-4cd3-bce1-4b431086ac8a.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
NBA Clutch Player of the Year Odds 2024: Stephen Curry Wins as Closing Favorite
Stephen Curry outlasted DeMar DeRozan in a tense battle to win the second-ever NBA Clutch Player of the Year award.
by C Jackson Cowart
![Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts after drawing a technical foul as we look at amendments to sports betting legislation in Minnesota.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/d3846a8f-2d06-40d8-95f6-77b23f09fca0.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
NBA Defensive Player of the Year Odds 2024: Gobert Wins Award for Record Fourth Time
Rudy Gobert closed as the runaway favorite to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year before ultimately taking it for a record fourth time.
by Rob Paul
![Head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder directs his team as we look at the latest NBA Coach of the Year odds following the All-Star break.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/7bb43d30-35f4-479a-81a8-f4b47c7dcb45.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
NBA Coach of the Year Odds 2024: Daigneault Wins as Heavy Favorite Over Mosley, Finch
Oklahoma City head coach Mark Daigneault closed as the heavy favorite before ultimately winning the NBA's top coaching honor.
by C Jackson Cowart
![Naz Reid (11) of the Minnesota Timberwolves watches his shot as we look at the 2024 NBA Sixth Man of the Year odds after Reid won the award on Wednesday.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/53ec67a4-3644-4959-971d-59d9ed47af22.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
NBA Sixth Man of the Year Odds 2024: Naz Reid Upsets Favorite Monk to Win Award
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid won the award as a slight underdog to Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk.
by Rob Paul
![Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts as we look at the latest 2024 NBA Most Improved Player award odds at the end of the regular season.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/c088e80f-49cc-4b5c-9822-765f0f09bead.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
NBA Most Improved Player Odds 2024: Tyrese Maxey Wins as Favorite Over Coby White
First-time All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey was named the NBA Most Improved Player after closing as the betting favorite over Coby White.
by C Jackson Cowart
![LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers runs down the court as we look at the NBA In-Season Tournament odds](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/d1252c07-5d41-4774-9992-e429bb5bd984.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
NBA In-Season Tournament Odds 2023: Lakers Win Inaugural Title
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers in the final to win the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament.
by Thom Cunningham
![Franz Wagner of the Orlando Magic brings the ball up the court during the first quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 2022 in New York City.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/9cd8ad13-ec8e-4b37-a758-eb6e49105b89.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
FIBA World Cup Odds & Favorites 2023: Germany and Serbia Clash for FIBA World Cup Gold Medal
Get our latest 2023 FIBA World Cup odds with a look at the favorites, contenders, and long shots worth backing.
by Jon Metler
NBA Betting Picks & Best Bets Today
SBR is the premier source of NBA previews and free NBA picks. We deliver high-quality, comprehensive commentaries and analysis of basketball games that are underpinned by up-to-date statistical research, data and trends and insights from our talented staff of expert cappers.
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2023-24 NBA Season
Opening night of the regular season kicks off Oct. 24 with the defending champion Denver Nuggets raising a banner to the rafters before facing off against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Those teams will also be featured on the league's marquee Christmas Day schedule, which includes matchups between the Warriors and Nuggets, Lakers and the Celtics, and the Knicks playing the Milwaukee Bucks.
The first in-season tournament will begin on Nov. 3. All-Star Weekend will be held Feb. 16-18 in Indianapolis. As you begin to make bets for the upcoming season, don't forget to take advantage of the best sportsbook promos available, such as bet365 promo codes and DraftKings promo codes.
2024 NBA Playoffs
The season will again wrap up with a Play-In Tournament that will include the teams with the 7th-highest through the 10th-highest winning percentages in each conference. The seven seed in each conference will host the eight seed, while the nine seed will welcome the 10th seed.
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NBA betting can differ between states. Keep informed about the state of online sports betting in legalized states:
Vermont sports betting will be going live on January 11 with pre-launch offers avilable now! Get the scoop on the latest Vermont sportsbook promo codes and top Vermont sports betting apps.
North Carolina sports betting is also launching in early 2024 so keep an eye on expected North Carolina sports betting apps.
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