10 best bets from handicappers for Game 5 of the NBA Finals

Plus, insights from oddsmakers and where the public is betting

The Dallas Mavericks responded in a big way on Friday night, crushing the Boston Celtics 122-84 in a game that was about as close as the final score. The Mavs were up 13 at the end of the first quarter, 26 at halftime and the Celtics had taken out their starting lineup in the third quarter with the game clearly out of reach.

Was Boston a little lackadaisical knowing that Dallas has to win four straight games to win the series, a feat no team in the NBA has ever accomplished? Or did the Mavericks find something that can be replicated in future games?

We’ll find out tonight, as the Celtics look to hang banner No. 18 while the Mavs try to send the series back to Dallas for Game 6. Here is the public info from four sportsbooks, along with 10 best bets from handicappers.

Good luck with your wagers!

Game 5: Dallas Mavericks at Boston Celtics (-6.5, 209.5)

DraftKings: 35% of bets, 28% of $$ on Mavs +6.5

BetMGM: 58% of bets, 59% of $$ on Mavs +6.5

ESPN BET: 36% of bets, 87% of $$ on Mavs +6.5

Fanatics: 35% of bets, 46% of $$ on Mavs +6.5

Most-bet Game 5 player props (by total wagers) at ESPN BET

1. Luka Doncic Total Points over 31.5 

2. Jaylen Brown Total Points over 23.5 

3. Kyrie Irving Total Points over 22.5 

4. Jayson Tatum Total Points under 28.5 

5. Jayson Tatum Total Points over 26.5 

Fanatics Sportsbook insights

Most-bet Game 5 player props (by total wagers) at BetMGM

1. Sam Hauser under 2.5 rebounds (-165)

2. Payton Pritchard under 1.5 assists (-140)

3. Luka Doncic under 32.5 points (-110)

4. Josh Green over 2.5 rebounds (-150)

5. Kyrie Irving under 23.5 points (-110)

Most-bet Game 5 player props (by total wagers) at DraftKings

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