Celtics favoured to win NBA Finals series, but money is rolling in on the Mavs

Both teams have received extended time off to prepare for this series after the Celtics swept the Indiana Pacers and the Mavericks eliminated the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games.

Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball.

The Celtics are prohibitive favourites to win tonight’s Game 1 of the NBA Finals and odds are Boston will hoist what would be their record 18th championship banner.

But the money, at least at BetMGM Sportsbook, is pouring in on the Dallas Mavericks.