Mavericks vs. Celtics props, Game 1 odds, AI predictions: Derrick White over 23.5 points + rebounds + assists

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving reached the 30-point mark three times in five games against Minnesota during the Western Conference finals, and he will try to maintain that momentum against the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Thursday. Irving had 36 points, five assists and four rebounds in the series-clinching win over the Timberwolves, finishing without a turnover for the first time in 12 games. His scoring average has dipped from 25.6 points in the regular season to 22.8 points in the postseason, despite his three high-scoring games against Minnesota. Which side of his prop total should you back with your NBA Finals prop bets?

Meanwhile, Celtics forward Jayson Tatum leads Boston with 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game. His prop total is 26.5 points for Game 1, so is there any value in his 2024 NBA Finals odds? Before making any Celtics vs. Mavericks picks on sites like PrizePicks or DraftKings Pick6, be sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine AI PickBot. 

Built using cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques by SportsLine’s Data Science team, AI Predictions and AI Ratings are generated for each pick and player prop. The AI predictions are determined by statistically learning from each player and team’s historical data then quantitatively evaluating the strength of the opponents’ defense by assigning a numeric value out of 100 called a matchup score. 

Once a prediction is formulated, the AI rating is generated using the prediction, the matchup score, and the odds of the market. For example, you could see a A+ rating on an over bet if a player is facing a poor defense, their prediction differs from the line and there are favorable odds.

In addition, SportsLine AI is the first fully automated predictive model at SportsLine. It continuously refreshes on the most recent available data and can help you spot the biggest discrepancies in the lines. During the NFL season, SportsLine’s AI PickBot hit a whopping 1,674 4.5- and 5-star prop picks. During the current NBA season, it’s nailed 932 money line picks, 680 over/under bets and 637 spread picks.

Now, the AI PickBot has dialed in on Celtics vs. Mavs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals and locked in its 2024 NBA playoff predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the AI PickBot’s best bets. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Mavs vs. Celtics:

• Celtics vs. Mavericks spread: Boston -6.5
• Celtics vs. Mavericks over/under: 214.5 points
• Celtics vs. Mavericks money line: Boston -250, Dallas +205
• BOS: 26-21-2 ATS this season at home
• DAL: 34-16 ATS this season on the road
• Celtics vs. Mavericks picks: See picks at SportsLine

Top NBA player props for Game 1 of Celtics vs. Mavericks

After examining dozens of NBA player props for Mavericks vs. Celtics, we can tell you SportsLine AI says Celtics guard Derrick White goes Over 23.5 total points + rebounds + assists (-106). White has stepped up in the playoffs as Boston’s third-leading scorer, averaging 17.8 points, 4.6 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game. He has scored in double figures in all but one game this postseason, including a 16-point effort in a series-clinching win over Indiana in the Eastern Conference finals. 

White is averaging 26.5 points + rebounds + assists during the playoffs, finishing with at least four rebounds in six straight games. He has also dished out at least three assists in each of his last nine outings, including nine in Game 1 against Indiana. The 29-year-old is averaging nearly 30 points plus rebounds plus assists in his last five home games and the AI PickBot has him going Over 23.5 on Thursday. See which team to pick here.

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In addition, SportsLine AI PickBot has generated several prop predictions for Game 1 and says one side of the spread is an A-rated pick while also revealing two more confident picks for Game 1. You can only get the AI PickBot’s prediction at SportsLine. 

So which player props should you be targeting in Game 1 of Celtics vs. Mavericks, and which side of the spread gets the A grade? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the AI PickBot that uses predictive learning to crush its NBA picks, and find out.