2024 NBA Finals: 15 best bets from handicappers for Game 2

Plus, insights from oddsmakers and where the public is betting

It wasn’t the start to the NBA Finals that the Dallas Mavericks wanted, losing 107-89 to the Boston Celtics as 6.5-point underdogs on Thursday night in a game that wasn’t really a contest for much of the game. The Mavs also fell to 6-2 against the spread as underdogs this postseason, a role they’ll be reprising tonight as 7-point underdogs in Game 2.

Can Dallas even the series tonight in Boston? The Mavs have ballooned to +310 on the series price at DraftKings, so if you believe in them winning the series, now may be a good time to jump in.

Here are 15 best bets for Game 2 aggregated from handicappers, along with public betting info from DraftKings, BetMGM and ESPN BET on the game.

Good luck with your wagers!

Game 2: Dallas Mavericks at Boston Celtics (-7, 214.5)

DraftKings: 60% of bets, 63% of $$ on Mavs +7

BetMGM: 57% of bets, 70% of $$ on Mavs +6.5

ESPN BET: 61% of bets, 72% of $$ on Mavs +6.5

Oddsmaker insights

“Mostly Mavericks money so far. Full game side, first-half side and first quarter side. A little more money on the Over right now, but no real decision there.” — Thomas Gable, Borgata sportsbook director

Most-bet Game 2 player props (by total wagers) at BetMGM

1. PJ Washington over 12.5 points (-115)

2. Luka Doncic under 8.5 assists (-165)

3. Jayson Tatum over 14.5 total rebounds and assists (-135)

4. Kyrie Irving over 22.5 points (-120)

5. Jaylen Brown over 3.5 assists (-105)

Most-bet Game 2 player props (by total wagers) at DraftKings

Most-bet player props (by tickets) at ESPN BET

1. Kristaps Porzingis 1Q Points over 3.5

2. P.J. Washington Total Points over 11.5

3. Jayson Tatum Total Rebounds over 9.5

4. Luka Doncic Total Assists under 8.5

5. Kyrie Irving Total Points over 22.5

Best bets

Mavs +7 — Matt Youmans, VSiN