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NBA Finals Game 4: Boston Celtics at Dallas Mavericks best prop bet picks and predictions

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June 14, 2024

NBA Finals Game 4: Boston Celtics at Dallas Mavericks best prop bet picks and predictions

The Dallas Mavericks welcome the Boston Celtics for Game 4 of the NBA Finals Friday. Tip from American Airlines Center is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we break down BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA Finals Game 4 prop bet odds and lines, and tab the Celtics vs. Mavericks bets to make among SportsbookWire’s expert NBA picks and predictions.

This has been a disastrous series for Mavs G Luka Doncic. Entering the series, the talk was: “Is he the best player in the game?” Through 3 games, the talk is now: “Will he ever win an NBA title?” He fouled out in a crucial stretch of Game 3, and the talk after was about how much he complained, berated officials, and how much his lack of defensive aptitude was killing his squad. The Celtics have cruised and have the chance to secure the 2nd-best overall record of any Celtics team in history.

Game 4: Celtics at Mavericks prop bet picks

Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:52 a.m. ET.

Celtics C Al Horford OVER 1.5 three-pointers (-145)

The 38-year-old has hit 62 shots in the postseason, and 32 of them have been from beyond the arc. He’s 5-for-13 (38.5%) from deep in the series, and with C Kristaps Porzingis (leg) likely out or limited, Horford will have opportunities. He went 2-for-5 from deep in Game 3 without Porzingis. Unless he’s just way off, this should be a sweat-free cash.

Mavericks G Kyrie Irving OVER 2.5 three-pointers (-105)

Channeling my inner The Rock: “It doesn’t matter that the team is down 3-0!” Irving is going to come out blazin’. In the most complimentary form, Irving is a dog, and he’s not going out without a fight. He hit 4 triples in Game 3 after missing each attempt in the first 2 games. I look for another 3 or 4 in this one. Despite his struggles in the first 2 games, he’s still shooting 40.5% from distance in the playoffs.

Celtics G Derrick White to score 15+ points in each game of series (+150)

There’s a series special still alive where White scores 15+ in each game of the series. He has 15, 18 and 16 in this series. His line for this game is 15.5 (-110). He has 15+ in 7 of the last 8 games. We believe this series ends tonight, and this is a great way to cash in. There’s a 50% odds boost token in most BetMGM accounts that takes this to a whopping +225. Thank us later.

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Celtics F Jaylen Brown OVER 34.5 points+rebounds+assists (-125)

Brown is on the precipice of being crowned NBA Finals MVP. He had 46 PRA in Game 3, which was the first game without Porzingis in the series. He clearly took on more of the load offensively. With that Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP trophy in sight, I look for him to approach 30 points and blow this combo out of the water.

Mavericks G Luka Doncic UNDER 8.5 assists (+100)

The media has just trashed Doncic over the last 48 hours, and I look for him to put together a big effort shooting. He had 11 dimes in Game 2 but just 1 and 6 in the other 2 games. It’s clear he doesn’t trust anyone outside of Kyrie. Could he get 9 dimes? Absolutely. Is it worth the even-money to bet against it? I believe so. He’s not looking to dish Friday night.

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What are those giant pink inflatable sculptures in downtown Boston?

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January 9, 2025

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What are those giant pink inflatable sculptures in downtown Boston?

Giant pink people appear in Boston for art installation

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BOSTON – It’s a peculiar sight in downtown Boston: Giant pink people peering into restaurant windows and hanging out in alleyways.

These sculptures that are making their debut in the United States are called “Monsieur Rose” or “Mr. Pink” in English. It’s a new art installation designed to catch your attention and lift your spirits.

“These characters transform the streets into playful places and our daily travels into delightful, colorful journeys,” a website for the exhibit says.

“Cute-ism” art

Their collective name in French roughly translates to “cute-ism” from artist Philippe Katerine. The inflatable sculptures are part of this year’s Winteractive art walk.

A Mr. Pink sculpture in Boston.

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Winteractive is the same event that brought floating clown heads to the city last year. The Downtown Boston Alliance says the reaction encouraged them to up the ante this year.

Changing people’s days

Michael Nichols with the Downtown Boston Alliance says the organization is exploring “different ways of using our downtown to have fun.”

“It is the darkest, drabbest time of year in Boston. It’s gray … just cold and bitter,” he said. “And pops of pink color, bubblegum pink dotting the downtown in now six different locations is changing people’s day.”

Mr. Pink is only the beginning of the experience – new installations will be added to the collection every day for the next week. On Thursday morning there was another eye-catching sight: A display that appeared to show a satellite or small spacecraft that had crashed onto the hood of a car.

A new art installation in downtown Boston showing a spacecraft or satellite on the hood of a car.

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Neal J. Riley is a digital producer for CBS Boston. He has been with WBZ-TV since 2014. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe and The San Francisco Chronicle. Neal is a graduate of Boston University.

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ICE blasts Boston: Feds say BPD refused 198 immigration detainer requests for ‘egregious crime’ in 2024, not 15

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January 9, 2025

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ICE blasts Boston: Feds say BPD refused 198 immigration detainer requests for ‘egregious crime’ in 2024, not 15

Federal authorities said the Boston Police Department refused to act on 198 immigration detainer requests last year, far exceeding the 15 reported by BPD’s commissioner, while blasting the city for jeopardizing “public safety and national security.”

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Egg prices have doubled amid shortage, Boston diner owner says

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January 8, 2025

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Egg prices have doubled amid shortage, Boston diner owner says

Bird flu driving up egg prices for Boston restaurant

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BOSTON – South Street Diner is an institution in the city. They see Bostonians coming at all hours of the night. The line out the door comes for the breakfast, particularly the eggs. Only these days, a shortage in the country is making eggs harder to stomach for the only restaurant in the city licensed to serve 24 hours.

“Just about six weeks ago, middle of November, we started getting phone calls from US Foods,” said Solomon Sidell, owner of South Street Diner. “Our pricing has not changed at all. We have ingested the pricing to be able to make sure we can serve the customer at this time.”

Impact of bird flu

The price of an egg has doubled for Sidell and his team now that the shortage has impacted their supplier. Chickens became impacted by an avian flu. Roughly 40% of the country’s hens are raised in cage-free facilities, and 60% of the bird flu cases were found in such type farms. In addition to the price hike, Sidell also has to order two weeks ahead just to make sure they keep coming.

“We have about just under a pallet of eggs about 150 dozen left,” said Sidell. “We buy those Friday morning, Saturday morning, and then by Monday morning they are gone, so we have to start the process again.”

On a given weekend, they can go through 400 dozen eggs. Their busiest night of the year is New Year’s Eve through New Year’s Day.

“To have the highest prices for eggs for the year on your busiest day of the year is a punch in the gut,” said Sidell. “I would prefer not to raise pricing in inflation time.”

He expects the shortage to end in mid-February. Right now, they have no plans to adjust their pricing, but if the shortage continues past February, he says they will have to re-evaluate.

Mike Sullivan