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ESPN Computer Predicts Winner Of Game 1 Of The NBA Finals

June 3, 2024 by The Spun

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 27: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the third quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 27, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

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ESPN Analytics appears to be very high on the Celtics for Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

With tip-off just four days away, ESPN’s Basketball Power Index is giving the C’s a 65.7% chance of taking a 1-0 series lead at home over the Dallas Mavericks.

While Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Co. are believed to have just a 34.3% chance of stealing a W on the road.

Boston was extremely successful throughout the regular season but struggled a bit to put away lesser teams in the playoffs despite having all of the star power.

The Mavs on the other hand have been battle-tested in every round this postseason and seem to have found their stride.

Dallas is a 6.5-point underdog in Game 1 as they head to TD Garden and the game has an over/under of 214.5, according to ESPN BET.

Hopefully the Celtics are able to get Kristaps Porzingis back in the lineup after the 7-foot-2 Latvian has been out since April 29 with a right calf strain.

Head coach Joe Mazzulla said Friday that Porzingis is “getting better” and that the Boston center has gone through a couple of drills in practice and is “progressing well.”

We’ll see if he’ll be ready to go by 8:30 PM ET on Thursday night.

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