Mavs-Celtics Game 3 Predictions: Celtics Favored, But Mavs Could Pull Surprise
Close Odds, High Stakes
The Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics will face off in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night, with the series tied 1-1. The Celtics are favored to win the game, with a 53.8% chance of victory according to ESPN. However, the Mavericks have shown they can compete with the Celtics, and should not be counted out.ESPN's Analysis
ESPN's Basketball Power Index gives the Celtics a 75.0% chance of winning Game 2, compared to a 65.0% chance before Thursday's game. This indicates that the Celtics are slightly more likely to win Game 3 than they were to win Game 2.The Celtics have a number of advantages in this matchup. They have a more experienced team, led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. They also have a better defense, which has allowed them to hold the Mavericks to an average of 99.0 points per game in the first two games of the series.
However, the Mavericks have shown that they can beat the Celtics. They won Game 1 of the series in overtime, and they were within striking distance of winning Game 2. The Mavericks have a number of young players who are playing with a lot of confidence, and they have a good chance of pulling off a surprise in Game 3.
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