The Dallas Mavericks are 48 minutes away from a trip to the NBA Finals, and this team is ready for this moment. NBA champion Kyrie Irving has never lost a close game, and Luka Doncic has the game-winning edge, having led a team to the conference finals before but ultimately falling short.
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Now, the duo is surrounded by some of the most talented players Doncic has seen in his early NBA career and they’re ready for the big stage — all they need to do is beat the Minnesota Timberwolves again.
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Kyrie Irving OVER 23.5 POINTS (-112)
First of all, expect your stars to perform well in close games. Irving was a bit lackluster in his second round series against the Thunder, but he played his role perfectly. He was back on top of his scoring game in this series, scoring over 30 points twice. He was perfect in close games, and with a Finals berth on the line, expect Irving to hit or come close to another 30-point mark.
Luka Doncic OVER 30.5 POINTS (-110)
Again, bet on the star player. Doncic has been elite when it comes to putting up numbers in these playoffs. He and Irving both scored 33 points in their last game together. Doncic has covered this prop in 4 of his last 5 games. Even on one leg, Doncic has been dominant offensively and it looks like he’s not going to stop there tonight.
Karl-Anthony Towns – 1.5+ 3-pointers (-170)
Last time, I bet on Towns to bounce back and it didn’t work, so it doesn’t make sense to shy away from a point prop this time. But betting on his three-point prop makes a bit more sense. Towns will rely on his strengths no matter what, and one of those strengths is shooting. In Game 1, he took nine three-pointers; in Game 2, he took five; and in Game 3, he took eight. Towns will take shots, but with the volume of shots he’s taking, it’s hard to imagine him not making at least two.
Anthony Edwards – 6.5+ assists (+102)
Edwards’ offensive struggles in this series have been no secret, but he continues to make a positive impact. Despite his struggles in terms of scoring and efficiency, the star guard is averaging eight assists per game through three games. He’ll continue to be an aggressive player, and if the Timberwolves have a decent offensive outing, he’ll dominate the prop again.
Daniel Gafford – 1.5+ blocks (-162)
With Derek Lively out with a neck sprain, there’s even more reason to bet on Gafford. He’s playing great basketball. He had three blocks in Game 3 and five in Game 2. Gafford will likely see more minutes and be more of a rim protector at center without Lively. He should be able to cover that prop for three straight games.
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