The NBA playoffs are finally here, and fans all over the world are eagerly anticipating the first-round matchups. With the regular season now over, it’s time to take a closer look at the playoff series odds for each of the eight first-round matchups.
In the Eastern Conference, the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers will face off against the eighth-seeded Washington Wizards. The Sixers are heavily favored to win this series, with odds of -1000, while the Wizards are the underdogs with odds of +650.
The second-seeded Brooklyn Nets will take on the seventh-seeded Boston Celtics in what is expected to be a highly competitive series. The Nets are favored to win with odds of -400, while the Celtics have odds of +300.
The third-seeded Milwaukee Bucks will face off against the sixth-seeded Miami Heat in a rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference semifinals. The Bucks are favored to win this series with odds of -275, while the Heat have odds of +225.
Finally, the fourth-seeded New York Knicks will take on the fifth-seeded Atlanta Hawks in what is expected to be a closely contested series. The Knicks are slight favorites with odds of -135, while the Hawks have odds of +115.
In the Western Conference, the top-seeded Utah Jazz will face off against the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies. The Jazz are heavy favorites to win this series with odds of -1400, while the Grizzlies have odds of +900.
The second-seeded Phoenix Suns will take on the seventh-seeded Los Angeles Lakers in what is expected to be one of the most exciting first-round matchups. The Suns are favored to win with odds of -180, while the Lakers have odds of +150.
The third-seeded Denver Nuggets will face off against the sixth-seeded Portland Trail Blazers in what is expected to be another closely contested series. The Nuggets are slight favorites with odds of -140, while the Trail Blazers have odds of +120.
Finally, the fourth-seeded Los Angeles Clippers will take on the fifth-seeded Dallas Mavericks in a rematch of last year’s first-round matchup. The Clippers are favored to win this series with odds of -200, while the Mavericks have odds of +170.
It’s important to note that these odds are subject to change as the series progresses. Injuries, momentum swings, and other factors can all impact the outcome of a series. However, these odds provide a good starting point for fans looking to make predictions about the first-round matchups.
No matter which team you’re rooting for, the NBA playoffs are sure to be an exciting time for basketball fans. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the action as the best teams in the league battle it out for a chance to lift the Larry O’Brien Trophy at the end of the postseason.
