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NBA Finals Odds
By: Jon Metler
Contender: Suns (+480 via FanDuel)
"Sportsbooks agree that the Suns should be the favorites to emerge from the Western Conference, despite being locked in as the No. 4 seed. That could give us an NBA Finals matchup between the Suns and Bucks for the second time in the last three years.
This time around, Phoenix boasts a star who can go toe-to-toe with Giannis. Kevin Durant has only played eight games with the Suns since landing with them at the trade deadline. But he's averaging 26 points per game to go along with 6.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
With a trio of Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and Durant leading the way, Phoenix might actually be undervalued at +480 through FanDuel."
Long Shot: Kings (+8000 via DraftKings)
"Nobody seems to believe in the Sacramento Kings, who are playoff bound for the first time since 2006. In fact, the Golden State Warriors might have attempted to deliberately draw the No. 6 seed against the Kings during the opening round.
But the disrespect has gone too far. At +8000, you could do a lot worse than holding a flier on a talented young team that's been exceeding expectations all year. Sacramento is much better than this price implies, and the Kings have come a long way since opening at +50000 in this market.
Light the Beam."
Fade: Lakers (+2100 via FanDuel)
"Sure, the Lakers boast LeBron James and Anthony Davis. They've also been one of the best teams in the league since making a bunch of moves prior to the trade deadline. But this is a steep price tag for a team staring down the No. 2 seeded Memphis Grizzlies in the first round.
FanDuel's +2100 listing is closer to a fair price, but the Lakers are being valued in the +1400 to +1600 range at most books. Considering the Lakers are a +116 underdog on FanDuel in an opening-round series against the Grizzlies, the +1400 price point seems excessive."
NBA Finals MVP Odds
By: Jon Metler
Contender: Jayson Tatum, Celtics (+500 via FanDuel)
"Unlike Antetokounmpo, whose price is approximately in line with Bucks' futures to win the NBA Finals, Jayson Tatum's price is slightly longer than the Boston Celtics' odds to win the NBA Finals. You can thank Jaylen Brown for this as Tatum will face stiff competition from his own teammate for this award if the Celtics win the NBA Finals.
Tatum averaged 30.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game during the regular season. During the NBA Finals last season, Tatum averaged 21.5 points per game, which was second on the team to Brown, who averaged 23.5 points per game."
Long Shot: Chris Paul, Suns (+13000 via FanDuel)
"FanDuel has the Phoenix Suns trading at +460 to win the NBA Finals, yet veteran point guard Chris Paul is at +13000 to win NBA Finals MVP. Considering the fact that Durant already has two NBA Finals MVP awards in his trophy case, some voters would be eager to award this honor to Devin Booker or Paul if the Suns win the NBA Finals.
In my opinion, Paul has the most compelling narrative for the NBA Finals MVP as a long shot because of what he has achieved in the NBA throughout his career. Paul also plays for a team that has a legitimate chance of winning the NBA Finals, and the betting favorite among Suns players (Durant) may experience voter fatigue."
Fade: Jamal Murray, Nuggets (+4400 via FanDuel)
"I'm fading the player and this price for Murray. If the Denver Nuggets win the NBA Finals, Nikola Jokic gets this award, not Murray. There's no way Jokic doesn't win the NBA Finals MVP because his stats are too impactful.
Secondly, we're fading this specific price at FanDuel, which is significantly worse than what's available on the market. At FanDuel, Murray is trading at +4400, which is awful, considering that Murray is available for +15000 at DraftKings and PointsBet."
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NBA Finals Odds
By: Jon Metler
| Team | DraftKings | FanDuel | BetMGM | Caesars | PointsBet |
| Bucks | +265 | +240 | +275 | +275 | +275 |
| Celtics | +310 | +350 | +350 | +325 | +350 |
| Suns | +425 | +480 | +425 | +425 | +400 |
| 76ers | +1000 | +1000 | +900 | +950 | +1000 |
| Nuggets | +1100 | +1000 | +1100 | +1000 | +900 |
| Warriors | +950 | +850 | +850 | +800 | +900 |
| Grizzlies | +2000 | +1800 | +1800 | +2000 | +1600 |
| Lakers | +1600 | +2100 | +1400 | +1400 | +1400 |
| Clippers | +5000 | +5000 | +4000 | +5000 | +4000 |
| Cavaliers | +4500 | +4600 | +4000 | +3000 | +4000 |
| Kings | +8000 | +5000 | +5000 | +3500 | +5000 |
| Knicks | +12000 | +10000 | +10000 | +8000 | +10000 |
| Hawks | +25000 | +18000 | +17500 | +15000 | +15000 |
| Heat | +30000 | +24000 | +25000 | +25000 | +20000 |
| Timberwolves | +40000 | +37000 | +25000 | +30000 | +20000 |
| Nets | +60000 | +37000 | +50000 | +40000 | +25000 |
Contender: Suns (+480 via FanDuel)
"Sportsbooks agree that the Suns should be the favorites to emerge from the Western Conference, despite being locked in as the No. 4 seed. That could give us an NBA Finals matchup between the Suns and Bucks for the second time in the last three years.
This time around, Phoenix boasts a star who can go toe-to-toe with Giannis. Kevin Durant has only played eight games with the Suns since landing with them at the trade deadline. But he's averaging 26 points per game to go along with 6.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
With a trio of Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and Durant leading the way, Phoenix might actually be undervalued at +480 through FanDuel."
Long Shot: Kings (+8000 via DraftKings)
"Nobody seems to believe in the Sacramento Kings, who are playoff bound for the first time since 2006. In fact, the Golden State Warriors might have attempted to deliberately draw the No. 6 seed against the Kings during the opening round.
But the disrespect has gone too far. At +8000, you could do a lot worse than holding a flier on a talented young team that's been exceeding expectations all year. Sacramento is much better than this price implies, and the Kings have come a long way since opening at +50000 in this market.
Light the Beam."
Fade: Lakers (+2100 via FanDuel)
"Sure, the Lakers boast LeBron James and Anthony Davis. They've also been one of the best teams in the league since making a bunch of moves prior to the trade deadline. But this is a steep price tag for a team staring down the No. 2 seeded Memphis Grizzlies in the first round.
FanDuel's +2100 listing is closer to a fair price, but the Lakers are being valued in the +1400 to +1600 range at most books. Considering the Lakers are a +116 underdog on FanDuel in an opening-round series against the Grizzlies, the +1400 price point seems excessive."
NBA Finals MVP Odds
By: Jon Metler
| Player | FanDuel | DraftKings | BetMGM | PointsBet |
| Giannis | +270 | +285 | +275 | +300 |
| Tatum | +500 | +450 | +500 | +500 |
| Durant | +700 | +600 | +650 | +700 |
| Embiid | +1100 | +1000 | +1000 | +900 |
| Curry | +1100 | +1100 | +1100 | +1100 |
| Brown | +1300 | +1500 | +1500 | +1600 |
| Jokic | +1300 | +1200 | +1300 | +1000 |
| Booker | +2000 | +1600 | +1800 | +1400 |
| Morant | +2300 | +2500 | +2500 | +2500 |
| James | +3300 | +2500 | +3000 | +2200 |
| Murray | +4400 | +15000 | +8000 | +15000 |
| Davis | +5000 | +5000 | +5000 | +4000 |
| Leonard | +5000 | +5000 | +5000 | +5000 |
| Mitchell | +5000 | +5000 | +5000 | +4000 |
Contender: Jayson Tatum, Celtics (+500 via FanDuel)
"Unlike Antetokounmpo, whose price is approximately in line with Bucks' futures to win the NBA Finals, Jayson Tatum's price is slightly longer than the Boston Celtics' odds to win the NBA Finals. You can thank Jaylen Brown for this as Tatum will face stiff competition from his own teammate for this award if the Celtics win the NBA Finals.
Tatum averaged 30.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game during the regular season. During the NBA Finals last season, Tatum averaged 21.5 points per game, which was second on the team to Brown, who averaged 23.5 points per game."
Long Shot: Chris Paul, Suns (+13000 via FanDuel)
"FanDuel has the Phoenix Suns trading at +460 to win the NBA Finals, yet veteran point guard Chris Paul is at +13000 to win NBA Finals MVP. Considering the fact that Durant already has two NBA Finals MVP awards in his trophy case, some voters would be eager to award this honor to Devin Booker or Paul if the Suns win the NBA Finals.
In my opinion, Paul has the most compelling narrative for the NBA Finals MVP as a long shot because of what he has achieved in the NBA throughout his career. Paul also plays for a team that has a legitimate chance of winning the NBA Finals, and the betting favorite among Suns players (Durant) may experience voter fatigue."
Fade: Jamal Murray, Nuggets (+4400 via FanDuel)
"I'm fading the player and this price for Murray. If the Denver Nuggets win the NBA Finals, Nikola Jokic gets this award, not Murray. There's no way Jokic doesn't win the NBA Finals MVP because his stats are too impactful.
Secondly, we're fading this specific price at FanDuel, which is significantly worse than what's available on the market. At FanDuel, Murray is trading at +4400, which is awful, considering that Murray is available for +15000 at DraftKings and PointsBet."
NBA Playoffs Promos
DraftKings: 'Early Win' promo is back. If your team goes up by 10 at any point, your bet cashes. Must opt-in, max bet $25. See thread tracking bets HERE.
Caesars: 4/14 to 4/21 - Opt in and get (1) 33% Same Game Parlay boost token to use on any NBA game. Minimum odds +400, max wager $50.
BetMGM: One Game Parlay Insurance - Minimum 4 legs & +400 odds. If one leg misses, get your stake back in bonus bets up to $25.
What futures picks are you locking in for the playoffs? Comment below!