Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals gets underway on Sunday when the Boston Celtics host the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden. The Celtics dominated the Mavericks en route to a 107-89 win in Game 1. Tipoff from TD Garden in Boston is set for 8 p.m. ET. SportsLine consensus lists Boston as the 6.5-point favorite in the latest Celtics vs. Mavericks odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 214.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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The model knows Boston forward Jaylen Brown is an athletic difference-maker. Brown owns a smooth jumper to be a threat on the perimeter with strength to finish through contact in the lane. The 27-year-old averages 24.8 points and 6.1 rebounds per game in the playoffs. In Game 1, Brown racked up 22 points, six rebounds and three blocks.

The model also knows Dallas guard Luka Doncic continues to be an impactful presence all over the floor. Doncic has a smooth jumper but gets to his spots on the floor consistently. In the 2024 NBA playoffs, he ranks first on the team in points (28.8), rebounds (9.7) and assists (8.4). In Game 1, he dropped 30 points and 10 rebounds. 

The model has simulated Mavericks vs. Celtics 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Over on the point total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in almost 60% of simulations!

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