Western Conference Finals: Mavericks-Warriors Game 1 Betting Preview

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks knocked off the No. 1 overall seed in the NBA Playoffs last Sunday with complete dominance in a Game 7 win, 123-90.

Doncic, making his first conference finals appearance, will look to take down the powerhouse Golden State Warriors to advance to the NBA Finals. Can the Mavericks’ cinderella story continue or will the Warriors dynasty return to greatness? 

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Mavericks-Warriors Odds Game One via BetMGM

TEAM	SPREAD	MONEY LINE	TOTAL
Dallas Mavericks	+5.5 (-110)	+180	O 214.5 (-110)
Golden State Warriors	-5.5 (-110)	-190	U 214.5 (-110)

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A few betting trends on tonight’s Game One matchup

• Warriors have won 14 of their last 15 Game 1s of a playoff series.
• Mavs covered the spread in 7 of their last 8 games as underdogs against the Warriors.
• Twelve of the last 16 games between these two have hit the over.

Player Props for Mavericks – Warriors

Steph Curry Over 27.5 Points: Curry is averaging 26.9 points and 3.8 three-point shots made per game during the playoffs and has gone over his point-mark for tonight in three of his last four games.

Klay Thompson Over 20.5 Points: Thompson dropped 30 in Game 6 last round and averages 17 field goal attempts per game. 20.5 points is extremely low. Hammer the over.

Luka Doncic Over 9.5 Rebounds: Luka has pulled in 10 or more rebounds in seven of his last 10 postseason games. Draymond isn’t stopping that tonight.

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Game Prediction

I’m feeling a strong defensive effort from both teams tonight as they try to feel each other out for the remainder of the season. Golden State had the most efficient defense at home during the regular season and the Mavericks play at a slow-and-steady pace while allowing the third lowest 3-point percentage in the regular season.

Picks: Mavericks +5.5 (covered in last 7-of-8 games) and Under 214.5 (-110)

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