2024 NBA Finals: 10 best bets from handicappers for Game 4

Plus, insights from oddsmakers and where the public is betting

Are we sure the Minnesota Timberwolves wouldn’t have given the Boston Celtics a better series?

Alright, alright I’ll give it up. But it has been frustrating watching the Celtics have a better plan (where did all those Dallas lobs go?) against the Mavericks and think what could’ve been for Anthony Edwards & Co. if they had just played a little better closing out a few games in the Western Conference Finals.

This NBA Finals is all but over with Boston up 3-0, but there is still a game to be played tonight — which means there are plenty of betting opportunities. The Mavs lost 106-99 as 3.5-point favorites on Wednesday night. It was only the fourth time all season (including playoffs) that the Celtics were underdogs. Boston is now 2-2 ATS in that role, and 48-41-6 ATS as a favorite.

Here are 10 best bets from handicappers and public betting info from BetMGM, DraftKings and ESPN BET. I’ll add insights from oddsmakers as I talk to them throughout the day.

Good luck with your bets!

Game 4: Boston Celtics (-1.5, 211.5) at Dallas Mavericks

DraftKings: 69% of bets, 70% of $$ on Celtics -1

BetMGM: 70% of bets, 60% of $$ on Celtics -1.5

BetRivers: 55% of bets, 64% of $$ on Celtics +1

ESPN BET: 75% of bets, 75% of $$ on Celtics +1.5

Most-bet Game 4 player props (by total wagers) at BetMGM

1. Jaylen Brown over 10.5 assists/rebounds (-115)

2. Jaylen Brown over 4.5 assists (+110)

3. Payton Pritchard over 3.5 points (+100)

4. Luka Doncic over 32.5 points (-115)

5. Kyrie Irving over 24.5 points (-115)

Most-bet Game 4 player props (by total wagers) at DraftKings

Most-bet Game 4 player props (by total wagers) at ESPN BET

1. Jaylen Brown Total Points over 24.5 points

2. Kyrie Irving Total Points over 24.5 points

3. Luka Doncic Total Points over 32.5 points

4. Jayson Tatum Total Points over 27.5 points

5. Jrue Holiday Total Points over 13.5 points

Oddsmaker insights

“It’s been around twice as much money on the Celtics on money line and pretty similar on the spread as well. Slightly more money on the under, but pretty close to 50-50 there.” — Halvor Egeland, BetMGM trader

“Mostly Boston money so far and game is being bet to the over (currently 211.5). — Thomas Gable, sportsbook director at Borgata in New Jersey

Game 4 best bets from handicappers

Celtics +1 — Doug Kezirian, OnlyPlayers.com