2020 Nba Finals Vegas Odds
But their odds to win the 2020 NBA title skyrocketed from 12-1 to 100-1 at the Westgate sportsbook after they opened the season with a pair of blowout losses to the Clippers (141-122) and Thunder. Betting on the 2020 NBA Finals. For NBA Finals betting, look no further than Odds Shark. The 2020 NBA Finals are just around the corner in the Orlando bubble and the two teams left standing are the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. LeBron James will be making his 10th career NBA Finals appearance and trying to nab his fourth NBA championship. Odds on the 2020-21 NBA Teams To Make The Playoffs according to Bovada Sportsbook. Updated on December 7, 2020. 2020-2021 To Make the Playoffs - Atlanta Hawks Yes -200 No +150. 2020-2021 To Make the Playoffs - Boston Celtics Yes -1900 No +750. 2020-2021 To Make the Playoffs - Brooklyn Nets Yes -1600 No +700.
Thinking about placing a wager on who is going to take home the NBA Finals this year? You have come to the right place. Each year I take a detailed look at the future odds for every team to win the championship. Not only does this page look at who will win it all, I also provide the betting lines on winning each conference and division. Plus I give out my predictions on who I think will win the title. You can also check out our NBA handicapping page for even more information on betting pro basketball.
Understanding the Odds
The odds format on this page are money lines. It’s pretty easy to understand. It basically means if the number is positive you have to wager $100 to profit that amount. If the number is negative you have to bet that amount in order to profit $100. For example, if it was -300 then you have to bet $300 to cash $100. If it was +200 then a $100 bet would win you $200.
If you want to convert the money line into fractions. Simply take the line and divide it by 100. For example, if a team is +300, their fractional odd would be 3/1 (300/100).
2020 NBA Futures Odds to Win Finals, Conference Titles & Divisions
Favorites to Win 2020 NBA Championship & Betting Predictions
As the calendar nears February, we are just a little over two weeks away from the 2020 NBA All-Star Game and it feels like a good time to check in on the odds to to win the 2020 NBA Championship.
As is the case in most years, there’s just not a lot of change in the NBA odds to win it all, unless there’s a big trade or injury that drastically changes the outlook of a team.
As of right now there’s three teams who appear to be fighting for the title. The Lakers are the overwhelming favorite at +225, but the Bucks aren’t far back at +325 and the Clippers are sitting at +350. No other team in the league has odds better than 10 to 1.
Next in line would be the Rockets at +1100, followed by the 76ers at +1200, Jazz at +1500, Nuggets at +1600 and the Celtics/Mavs at +2000. The only other teams withs odds better than 100 to 1 are the Raptors at +2500, the Heat at +3000 and the Pacers at +6000.
NBA Finals Predictions: Best Value Pick (Celtics +2000)
I think a lot of people are penciling the Bucks into the NBA Finals and I will admit that Milwaukee is the team to beat right now in the Eastern Conference. However, I don’t think it’s as big a lock for them to get to the finals as others. One team that I think can take them down is the Celtics. As long as Boston goes into the postseason healthy, they got the pieces to not only beat the Bucks, but give the Lakers or Celtics a run for their money.
Recent NBA Champion Winners & Vegas Odds to Win Title
| Year | Team | Preseason | Dec. 1 | All-Star Break | Playoffs (Start) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | Toronto Raptors | +1400 | +1000 | +750 | +950 |
| 2017-18 | Golden State Warriors | -175 | -175 | -160 | +135 |
| 2016-17 | Golden State Warriors | +200 | -130 | -125 | -160 |
| 2015-16 | Cleveland Cavaliers | +300 | +280 | +340 | +475 |
| 2014-15 | Golden State Warriors | +2800 | +800 | +425 | +175 |
| 2013-14 | San Antonio Spurs | +1200 | +750 | +900 | +330 |
| 2012-13 | Miami Heat | +225 | +185 | +185 | -125 |
| 2011-12 | Miami Heat | +225 | +175 | +150 | +200 |
| 2010-11 | Dallas Mavericks | +2000 | +2200 | +1600 | +1800 |
| 2009-10 | Los Angeles Lakers | +225 | +225 | +225 | +225 |
| 2008-09 | Los Angeles Lakers | +300 | |||
| 2007-08 | Boston Celtics | +450 | |||
| 2006-07 | San Antonio Spurs | +550 | |||
| 2005-06 | Miami Heat | +280 |
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How to read NBA Las Vegas Odds
The point-spread was developed to provide a balance for both teams involved in a contest to attract bettors to potentially back the weaker team and receive points. The two squads in a game are listed with a title, either a favorite or an underdog. The favorite is usually the perceived better team in the game, as backing them means giving up several points.
The favorite is always listed with a minus (-) sign before the point-spread while the underdog is labeled with a plus (+) label.
Ex. Favorite -10, Underdog +10
On the VegasInsider.com odds page, there is another number associated with the favorite and its listed as -10. This number is simply defined as vig or what many in the sports betting industry call vigorish. Another common term is called juice and its technically the price the bettor has to pay on a straight wager.
Ex. Bet $110 to win $100 (10% juice)
Ex. Bet $100 to win $91.91 (10% juice)
It's not uncommon to see other values posted other than -10. Examples seen on the NBA Vegas Odds pages could include -08, -12, -15 and -20. The -10 price is the most common value in the industry while many books offer reduced 'juice odds' and that would fall into the -08 category.
The lower-juice sportsbooks are normally found outside of the state of Nevada. If you are in a state where sports betting is legal, please check out our online sportsbook directory to find the best and most secure places to make NBA bets.
Another number thats posted on the NBA Las Vegas is the total or over/under for the specific matchup. If the favorite is designated as the home team, then the total will be listed above and vice versa if the visitors are favorites.
All of the above numbers are listed next to the teams, and before each matchup is a Rotation number. The NBA Las Vegas Odds are listed in order of rotation and those numbers are generated and produced by the sportsbooks. Above each matchup and rotation is the Time of the game, which is subject to change. All game times are Eastern Standard Time.
NBA Open Line
One of the best features on the NBA Vegas Odds is the Open Line. This numbers consists of the first betting line received from one of our Las Vegas or Global Sportsbooks. The opening line varies depending on the sportsbook but it provides a clear-cut rating that the oddsmakers use. If youre betting on the NBA or any other sport, its a great idea to view the open line first.
VI Consensus NBA Line
2020 Nba Finals Vegas Odds
The VegasInsider.com Consensus NBA Line is just as important as the Open Line and also a key resource on odds platform. The Consensus column could be called a Median Line since it shows the most consistent number provided by the sportsbooks on VegasInsider.com. The consensus line will be the same as the open line but once the wagers start coming in, this number is often different than the openers.
Betting on NBA Games
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2020 Nba Finals Las Vegas Odds
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Las Vegas Odds Nba Finals 2020
Who's the favorite to win the NBA Championship?
For odds on where teams will finish in the NBA Playoffs, check out our NBA Futures page.
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Most sportsbooks will allow you to parlay your baskteball bets, meaning you can bet on multiple odds and win a bigger payout if they all win. Check out our parlay calculator to see what your payout will be.