Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks picks, predictions: Who wins Game 5 of 2024 NBA Finals?

The Boston Celtics will now try for the second time to win an NBA record 18th championship while the Mavericks will try to force the series back to Dallas when they play Game 5 Monday in Boston.

Dallas is coming off the third-biggest win in Finals history after a 38-point rout of Boston in Game 4, and the Mavericks have now outscored the Celtics in the series. Obviously more importantly, they still trail 3-1.

What is the schedule?

Game 1 Boston 107, Dallas 89

Game 2 Boston 105, Dallas 98

Game 3 Boston 106, Dallas 99

Game 4 Dallas 122, Boston 84

Game 5 Dallas at Boston, Monday, June 17, 6:30 p.m. Mountain/7:30 p.m. Central, ABC

Game 6 (if necessary) Boston at Dallas, Thursday, June 20, 6:30 p.m. Mountain/7:30 p.m. Central, ABC

Game 7 (if necessary) Dallas at Boston, Sunday, June 23, 6 p.m. Mountain/7:30 p.m. Central, ABC

Who is favored in Game 5?

Boston is a 6.5-point favorite on their home court. Boston is -286 on the money line while Dallas is +228..

Who is favored to win the series?

Boston is -3500. Dallas is +1400.

Who is favored to win MVP?

Jaylen Brown: -250

Jayson Tatum: +250

Luka Doncic: +1200

Jrue Holiday: +5000

Derrick White: +15000

Kyrie Irving: +20000

What are picks for Game 5?

Bleacher Nation: Celtics 119, Mavericks 108

ESPN: Celtics have a 70.7% chance to beat Mavericks in Game 5.

Sports Betting Dime: Celtics 121.3, Mavericks 114.3.

Odds Trader: Celtics 108, Mavericks 102.

FOX Sports: Celtics 119, Mavericks 108.

Bret Bloomquist can be reached at bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on Twitter.