Mavericks vs Celtics: Game 3 Odds and Predictions
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The Boston Celtics are favored to win Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN's Basketball Power Index (BPI). The Celtics have a 53.8% chance of winning, while the Mavericks have a 46.2% chance. The Celtics won the first two games of the series at home, and they will be looking to take a commanding 3-0 lead in Game 3. The Mavericks, on the other hand, will be looking to avoid falling into a 0-3 hole.
Key Matchups
The key matchup in Game 3 will be between Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Mavericks guard Luka Doncic. Tatum is averaging 27.0 points per game in the series, while Doncic is averaging 23.0 points per game. Another key matchup will be between Celtics center Robert Williams III and Mavericks center Dwight Powell. Williams is averaging 9.0 rebounds per game in the series, while Powell is averaging 6.5 rebounds per game.
Prediction
The Celtics are the better team, and they should be able to win Game 3 at home. The Mavericks will be able to keep the game close, but the Celtics will eventually pull away in the fourth quarter. Prediction: Celtics win 110-100
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