The 2016-17 NBA regular season has run off to the sunset, leaving us with the mesmerising live betting opportunities of the Playoffs!
Betting odds still favour the super teams of Golden State and Cleveland, but every team in the contest have what it takes to shock the sports betting crowd and make it to the biggest dance of the basketball world.
There are sixteen teams left; who will be the last jersey standing?
Western Conference Playoffs
The Golden State Warriors are still the biggest favourites to come out of the West and win the entire thing altogether. It’s not hard to see why many gave them 1.50 outright odds to win the Championship: their ultra-fast offence is still hard to stop. And with Kevin Durant back in action, it’s quite unfair for the Portland Trail Blazers (151.00) to face them in the first round.
The next juggernaut the West have to look out for are the San Antonio Spurs (7.00). Kawhi Leonard is an unstoppable force among the veterans of the Spurs, and Gregg Popovich always takes the team to a whole new level. The Memphis Grizzlies (101.00) have seasoned players of their own and will try to keep up with them.
Russell Westbrook was the highlight of the Oklahoma City Thunder (61.00) all season long. After beating Oscar Robertson’s triple-double records, he will be coming hard to former team-mate James Harden and the Houston Rockets (16.00). This is a must-watch amongst all the playoff series.
The last series in the West is between the Los Angeles Clippers (26.00) and the Utah Jazz (41.00). The Clippers need to win this series as free agency can yank Chris Paul away from LA. The 2017 playoffs are the Jazz’s first since Paul Millsap and Richard Jefferson’s 2012 run and they will want to go as far as they can.
Eastern Conference Playoffs
It’s surprising that the Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t the first overall seed in the East. However, betting sites still count on them to remain as Kings of the East, giving King James and Uncle Drew 4.50 outright. Their first round opponents, the Indiana Pacers, were given a ridiculously high 101.00.
The Boston Celtics (16.00) are flying under the radar when compared to the Cavs, but Isaiah Thomas’ revelatory play throughout the season definitely announced his team’s arrival to the playoffs. The Chicago Bulls (126.00) barely managed to eke Miami out of the eighth seed, but they will do everything they can to upset Coach Brad Stevens.
The Toronto Raptors (26.00) will square off against the Milwaukee Bucks (101.00) in what will be the most exciting matchup in the East. Giannis Antetokounmpo will be doing a lot of heavy lifting against DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry, but both squads have decent supporting casts that will make the series entertaining.
Finally, the Washington Wizards (36.00) will greet the Atlanta Hawks (71.00) in the nation’s capital. The Hawks are this conference’s silent achievers, riding on the back of Dwight Howard’s dependable inside presence and his supporting shooters. However, John Wall has been on a mission and will make life miserable for ATL.
Sixteen great teams came to play but only one can lift the Larry O’Brien trophy. Who will be this year’s best? We can only find out once the ball is up in the air!
Let the playoffs begin!
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