The NBA Finals MVP race is heating up with Jayson Tatum and Luka Dončić emerging as the clear favorites at BetMGM. With odds of -120, Tatum is leading the charge, while Dončić is close behind at +200. The Celtics, with Tatum in the driver’s seat, are favored to win the Finals at -225, while the Mavericks trail at +180.
In Game 1, the Celtics are 6.5-point favorites at home, setting the stage for an intense series. Despite his impressive performance in Game 5 against the Timberwolves, Luka Dončić has seen a slight drop in his field goal percentage due to injuries and increased defensive pressure. On the other hand, Jayson Tatum has been a force to be reckoned with, averaging 26 points per game on 44% shooting. However, his 3-point shooting has been lacking, standing at just 29% during the postseason.
Following these two frontrunners in the MVP race is Jaylen Brown at +625 and Kyrie Irving at +1800. Irving has been crucial for Dallas in the playoffs and has shot nearly 49%, averaging 22.8 points and 5.2 assists per game
