Friday at 4pm, the Hawks and 76ers face off in game six of their NBA Playoffs series.The Eastern Conference semi-finals are considered a dead toss-up, according to FiveThirtyEight.
In this case it makes sense to bet on the 76ers, because their odds will give you a higher payout. When we consider a game to be a toss-up, but one wager would give you more money, the choice is simple.
Plus, 76ers have a 43-36-3 record when going against the spread. This would force a seventh game in the series, so you can bet the 76ers will be leaving their all on the court tomorrow.
Here are the latest odds for the NBA Championship 2021:
| NBA Outright Winners Odds 2023 |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | +450 | +450 | +450 |
| Boston Celtics | +625 | +600 | +600 |
| Brooklyn Nets | +700 | +700 | +800 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | +800 | +800 | +800 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | +850 | +850 | +900 |
| Phoenix Suns | +900 | +900 | +900 |
In American format, the odds can be a little confusing when you first start betting, but with a little attention, it starts to come easily.
Something that may seem counterintuitive at first is that the higher the value in our odds chart, the less likely it is that that particular wager will be the final result, according to the markets at least. That is because this number represents your potential reward, more than the probability. And reward is always inverse to probability in sports betting.
For example, if you decide to bet on the LA Clippers to win on the basketball court at (+150), you will earn $150 for every $100 that you risk. But if those odds change a bit, so will your reward. So if the same bet has odds at (+200), you would earn $200 for a winning risk of $100.
If the numbers drop down so much that they are negative (-), then you are no longer betting on the underdog, but rather on the absolute favorite. If this happens, you earn less money than you would for a winning bet slip betting on the underdog. Otherwise, we would be betting on the easy favorites every time!
When calculating your reward for wagering with the favorite, i.e. those markets with negative values, keep in mind that the odds value is how much you have to risk in order to win $100.
Now that you have a grasp on how to how odds for winning the NBA Playoffs work, it is time to pick your online basketball betting site. Keep in mind these criteria when making your choice.
For those who are more on the go and tend to access their betting sites through their mobile devices, you should also consider the layout of the websites. Of course, the user design is always important, but when logging in from your smartphone or tablet, it becomes essential.
Check out our guide to the best apps to see which one is best for your needs.
Always sign up with at least two sportsbooks. We make this suggestion for a few important reasons.
The first reason is so that you can compare NBA Playoffs betting lines across a few different sportsbooks. This means that the lines you buy will be the best value, rather than accepting the only one that happens to be available to you. This is an important part of being a smart bettor.
The second strategic advantage that this betting tip will give you is to have access to more bonuses and promotions. The welcome bonuses can be huge! Look for bonuses that match your initial deposit at least 50%.
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As a devout aficionado of sports, Chris Boline has carved a career within the athletic realm. A skilled scribe, he boasts a decade-long portfolio that encompasses coverage of the NBA G League, the Los Angeles Chargers, football and basketball across the country. Beyond his professional pursuits, Chris is deeply invested in his community and dedicates his leisure hours to serving on boards, collaborating with community organizations, and cherishing the company of loved ones. CURRENTLY Business Development and freelance sports writing RESIDES IN Reno, NV EDUCATION University of Nevada BS and MBA EXPERTISE -Sports writing proficiency in: NFL, NBA, UFC, boxing, golf, and some motor sports -Topical news -Promotional and marketing ideas/updates -Business development Summary Chris Boline serves in a business development sales capacity as his day job. He has previously held sales/marketing positions with The Applied Companies (TAC), KTVN 2 News and the NBA G League’s Reno Bighorns, affiliate of the Sacramento Kings. He is a Reno native and is a member of various community boards including the Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, NCET and the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA). Chris graduated from the University of Nevada in 2015 with a bachelors in management and economics and also earned his MBA from Nevada in 2023. More about Chris: Past president of the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA) 2022-23 Two-time honoree for University of Nevada Alumni Chapter of the Year (Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, 2017 & COBAA, 2021) 2021 NCET award for Professional Services Organization of the Year with TAC Northern Nevada Human Resources Association 2020 Best Places to Work-Northern Nevada, Second Place with TAC 2016-17 Reno Bighorns MVP from the Sacramento Kings The Nevada Sagebrush editor-in-chief 2013-15 Associated Collegiate Press 2015 Four-year Non-daily Newspaper Pacemaker honoree University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Dean's List honoree (5x) from 2011-2015 Nevada Press Association award for Best Sports Column – Community in 2015 Education
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