I'm on the Mavericks +6.5 in this game one of the Finals, for these reasons:

- I think this is too many points to lay at home for Boston who have had issues at home this playoffs even thought they won in short series the last two rounds. We seen what happened in Game one vs Indiana, where it was decided in overtime and the Pacers were 9 point underdogs.

- Mavs are going to attempt to slow this game down, and with this being the 'feel out' game for both teams, A slow paced game like this is what will surely make this game tight in the end.

- I'm not sure about Porzingas' health. He may be eased into the full allotment of minutes and that gives the Mavs some breathing room defensively.

- Luka is on fire and should start off hot in his first finals appearance, as well as Kyrie who's past with Boston will only boost his motivation to kick that bucket, especially in game 1.

Official Play: Mavs +6.5

Side Bet: Under 215

Hail Mary: Payton Pritchard over 5.5 points

Hail Mary: Kyrie over 4.5 assists