The Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks visit TD Garden on Thursday to take on the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals, and we've assembled a pair of same-game parlays to potentially cash in on this series opener.
Here's a look at each SGP from each of our experts and why each leg/prop warrants your attention.
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- Christopher Walder's Same-Game Parlay (+447)
- Nick Holz's Same-Game Parlay (+481)
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Dallas Mavericks Vs. Boston Celtics Game 1 Same-Game Parlays
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Christopher Walder's Same-Game Parlay (+447)
| Bet | Odds |
|---|---|
| P.J. Washington OVER 11.5 Points | -106 |
| Dereck Lively II OVER 8.5 REB + AST | -130 |
| Derrick White OVER 2.5 Made 3-Pointers | -130 |
| Overall | +447 |
Same-Game Parlay Pick No. 1: P.J. Washington OVER 11.5 Points
The only other player on the Mavericks not named Luka Doncic or Kyrie Irving to average double-digit scoring throughout the postseason, P.J. Washington needs to leave his mark early in this series to not just be viewed as a major offensive threat to Boston, but to take some of the pressure off of his superstar teammates as a standout third option.
Washington went every other game in the Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves exceeding the 11.5-point mark, which was a bit of a come down after averaging 17.7 points as Dallas' second-leading scorer in the second round versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. The latter is the version of Washington the Mavericks will desperately need, and with the Celtics surely focusing a majority of their attention on making Dallas' role players beat them as opposed to the aforementioned dynamic duo, Washington could be in store for a memorable Game 1 box score.
Same-Game Parlay Pick No. 2: Dereck Lively II OVER 8.5 REB + AST
Kristaps Porzingis is back in Boston's lineup coming off a calf injury suffered in the opening round, and rookie Dereck Lively II is best equipped to oppose the 7-footer defensively, so the backup big man may be in line for more playing time compared to starting center Daniel Gafford.
An underrated passer for his inexperience and stature, Lively II has surpassed 8.5 combined rebounds and assists in five of his last six playoff games, averaging 9.3 boards and 2.3 dimes. His post game isn't exactly refined, but his ability to pass out of the low post and get himself out of a jam is impressive at his age. Lively II's hot streak with this prop bet will remain intact for Game 1.
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Same-Game Parlay Pick No. 3: Derrick White OVER 2.5 Made 3-Pointers
Derrick White only managed to drill a pair of triples in the final two meetings against the Indiana Pacers, but did go the prior three outings with at least three makes in each and four in two.
The All-Defensive Second Team guard hasn't gone longer than two games in a row without making at least three 3-pointers in a game since March 14. Prior to that, it was all the way back in January when White failed to do so. If that trend holds up, then White can be counted upon to nail this leg of the same-game parlay with a hot shooting night.
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Nick Holz's Same-Game Parlay
| Bet | Odds |
|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum UNDER 27.5 Points | -120 |
| Daniel Gafford OVER 8.5 Points | +108 |
| Jaylen Brown OVER 29.5 Points & Rebounds | -108 |
| Overall | +481 |
Same-Game Parlay Pick No. 1: Jayson Tatum UNDER 27.5 Points (-120)
Tatum has surpassed the 27.5 point line just five times over his last 20 games.
He's averaged 26.9 points a night in 14 playoff games so far, but has shot less than 30% from three throughout the playoffs. I don't see Tatum's number improving in the Finals against the elite Mavericks defense. With Dallas focused on shutting down number 0, I believe there's a ton of value in betting his NBA Finals player prop unders.
Same-Game Parlay Pick No. 2: Daniel Gafford OVER 8.5 Points (+108)
Dallas' trade deadline acquisition has been a major proponent of their run to the NBA Finals. Daniel Gafford has thrived alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, averaging 9.2 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.
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He's crossed this line in nine of his past 10 games, and looks poised to do so again as the Mavericks will undoubted attack the aging legs of Al Horford in Game 1. Look for Gafford to play a huge in role in the Mavericks offensive game plan on Thursday night.
Same-Game Parlay Pick No. 3: Jaylen Brown OVER 29.5 Points & Rebounds (-108)
The Eastern Conference Finals MVP has burst onto the scene while averaging 31.1 total points and rebounds per game this season.
Jaylen Brown is a great bet to surpass this line after going for at least 30 points and rebounds in eight of his last 10 games. He's connecting on 54% of field goals so far this postseason, which nailing 37% of three-point attempts.
I love Brown to continue his hot shooting and thrive in the space created for him as the Mavs look to contain the scoring chops of Tatum and the returning Kristaps Porzingis. Add Brown OVER 29.5 Points & Rebounds at -108 odds as the last leg of our NBA Finals Game 1 same-game parlay.
