The odds of winning the NBA Finals 2022 have been taking shape at sportsbooks all season, leading to the NBA Playoffs. With the Suns getting knocked out by the Mavericks and Boston eliminating Milwaukee, two of the earlier favorites are out which means it is time to reevaluate odds boards once again.
There is a lot of basketball to be played still. But with the conference finals preparing to get underway, there is no more room for error. A mistake could cost a team a game and possibly even the series– and a chance to play in the NBA Finals. It will be interesting to see the conference finals play out and how NBA Finals odds may be impacted along the way.
Current NBA Finals Odds
The world was expecting an epic matchup in the West Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns, but the Dallas Mavericks had something to say about that. While the odds are going to be against the Mavs in this series, they have already proven they can upset a heavily favored team (right, Phoenix?).
In the East, the conference finals will feature the No. 1 seed (Miami) and No. 2 seed (Boston). Both teams have played well throughout the postseason, but the Celtics may have an edge since they are a little more battle-tested having to take down Brooklyn and Milwaukee. That could also mean they are tired and may wear down against the Heat if the series goes seven.
This page will automatically update, so you always know where to find the most up-to-date odds for the 2022 NBA Finals, which is set to start around June 2, 2022.
| TEAM | ODDS | PROBABILITY | CHANGE | |
| GS Warriors | -145 | 59.18% | ||
| BOS Celtics | +200 | 33.33% | ||
| MIA Heat | +650 | 13.33% | ||
| DAL Mavericks | +4500 | 2.17% |
Implied probabilities are calculated using odds offered by DraftKings.
Last Updated: 2022-05-26 00:00:00 PDT.
| -145 | -140 | -159 | -148 | 59.63% | 10.42% | 29.92% | 36.54% | |
| +200 | +230 | +220 | +217 | 31.63% | 7.72% | 22.40% | 14.46% | |
| +650 | +500 | +650 | +600 | 14.44% | -11.13% | -0.21% | -3.24% | |
| +4500 | +3000 | +4600 | +4033 | 2.51% | -7.03% | 0.48% | 0.87% |
Current Favorites For The 2022 NBA Finals
Golden State Warriors +130 (at FanDuel)
Memphis put up a heck of a fight in Game One of the West Semis with the Warriors– but Golden State pulled out the win in the end. Until the Grizzlies beat them or the Suns start dominating the Mavericks, the Warriors will likely remain on top of odds boards.
Boston Celtics +190 (at DraftKings)
Boston took down the defending champs in seven to earn a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat. Despite being the lower-seeded team, the Celtics are favored in the series.
Where Can I Bet On The NBA Finals Online
Every online sportsbook that operates in the US will carry odds on the NBA Finals. Your ability to bet will depend on which state you live in and whether the state permits sports betting.
You are better off sticking with one of the major online sportsbooks like DraftKings, FanDuel, BetRivers, BetMGM, or Caesars for the most reliable service and competitive odds.
But every book is not available in every state:
- BetRivers: Colorado, Arizona, Connecticut, Louisiana, New York, Virginia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, and New Jersey (PlaySugarHouse.com)
- Caesars: Arizona, Virginia, New Jersey, West Virginia, Colorado, Louisiana, Nevada, New York, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Tennessee, and Michigan
- FanDuel: Arizona, Connecticut, Louisiana, New York, Illinois, Colorado, Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Indiana, Iowa, Tennessee, and Michigan
- BetMGM: Michigan, Arizona, New York, Wyoming, Louisiana, Mississippi, Virginia, New Jersey, Nevada, West Virginia, Indiana, Washington D.C., Tennessee, Colorado, Iowa, and Pennsylvania
- DraftKings: New Jersey, Virginia, New Hampshire, Iowa, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Colorado, Illinois, Tennessee, and Michigan
Because the odds will be competitive no matter who you decide to bet with, it can be hard to determine which sportsbook you should bet with. That is where you can/should factor in the site’s bonus offer.
Who is going to give you more if you bring your business to them?
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- One of the most trusted and respected sportsbooks in the US
How NBA Finals Bettings Odds Are Calculated
Betting odds for the NBA Finals can be a little tricky, but not because they are confusing or anything. It is because there are several things you can bet on.
There is the overall winner (futures), the outcome of each game played (point spread, moneyline, totals), and various prop bets related to the Finals (i.e., MVP, how long the series will be, and who wins, etc.).
Futures are available as early as prior to the previous season’s Finals and throughout the season. But those odds will often change once teams start making moves in free agency, because of any trades, and the draft.
In-season, the odds will change depending on how well a team is playing, how well other teams may be playing, injuries, and any in-season acquisitions (like when the Nets acquired James Harden).
Generally speaking, odds are subject to change leading up to the Finals depending on how well a team is playing, injuries, and who they are facing.
As for the spread, moneyline, and totals, those will be dependent on how well each team is playing heading into the Finals and how well they play as the Finals progress. Injuries will, of course, factor in as well.
The same can be said for the various prop bets sportsbooks will offer heading into the Finals and as they progress.
NBA Finals Odds And Betting
There are several ways in which you can bet on the NBA Finals such as the outcome of each game (moneyline, point spread, and totals), futures, and prop bets.
You can’t bet on the outcome of each individual game until the moneyline, point spread, and totals are posted. For Game One it will be shortly after each participant has been decided. Odds for each subsequent game will come out after the conclusion of the previous game.
Futures, or who is going to win the NBA Finals, is something fans can bet sometimes during the previous Finals (or shortly after). Sportsbooks usually do not waste time posting odds for the next season.
Odds will shift throughout the year up until each conference championship is decided. Once it is down to the last two teams, betting typically shifts to the prop bets and game outcomes.
As for the prop bets, those will typically be posted when the point spread, moneyline, and totals are. Fans can usually bet on them right up until game time.
Check out our complete Guide To NBA Betting with live betting odds.
What Is An NBA Futures Bet?
An NBA futures bet is a wager made on the outcome of a future event—like the NBA Finals. Fans can bet on the winner of the NBA Finals throughout the offseason, regular season, and playoffs. Until the matchup is set, those odds are considered futures.
Other examples include the regular season MVP, Coach of the Year, and the other awards handed out at the end of the season. Sportsbooks take bets on these as early as the previous offseason (MVP) and throughout the regular season.
What Is An NBA Finals Prop Bet?
Prop bets are bets not related to the outcome of a game or series. They are more so related to what goes on in-game. There really is not a shortage of prop bets for the NBA Finals. The Finals MVP is considered a prop bet.
Sportsbooks will have many based on player production—how many points will LeBron James score, how many rebounds will Anthony Davis have, etc. Prop bets will often be offered on team production by quarter and half as well.
Where Can I Bet On The NBA Championship In Vegas
If you decide you want to head to Vegas to bet on the NBA Finals, your options are going to be wide open to you. Sports betting is, of course, legal in Nevada, both in-person and online. However, to bet online, you will have to register for an account in person first.
As for where to go, take your pick from one of the many casinos in Las Vegas. Just about every casino there will have a sportsbook located on the premises. If you happen to be in one that does not have one, there will probably be several that do nearby.
Because odds can vary from one book to the next, it may not be a bad idea to check out the odds in Vegas before traveling to Sin City. You can check out several websites to see what the odds are like in Vegas (i.e., VegasInsider.com, Vegas.com, etc.). You can also check some of the sportsbooks that operate in Nevada.
Strategies For NBA Finals Betting
Everyone has their own betting strategy. Some will have more detailed, intricate plans than others, and some may have no real plan at all—and that is okay. But the basis of every strategy should involve a few basic things:
- Set limits and stick to them.
- Stay calm and do not overreact to anything.
- Listen to your friends and the ‘experts’ all you want, but always do your own homework (which is also a must).
- If you are going to be drinking, place your bets first. That way, you can make decisions with a clear head/mind.
- Do not bet money you do not have or cannot afford to lose.
As for the NBA Finals, there are different avenues you can take, but they all involve one thing—you must do your homework. If you are going to bet on alternate lines, you will need to have as much knowledge as possible to decide how many points you can give or take.
Fading the public can be another strategy. When the public starts to bet heavily on one team, sportsbooks will adjust the odds to discourage further bets on that team and to encourage betting on the other team. It is how they protect themselves from heavy losses.
But it can also be how you hit a bigger payday.
Then there is the safe route—betting on the favorite. In four of the last five years, the winner of the NBA Finals was a preseason favorite. The only outlier was in 2019 when the Toronto Raptors won (preseason odds +1850).
Betting Odds For The NBA Finals FAQs
Betting on the NBA Finals is legal in the US but only in states where betting on sports is legal.
Just about any online sportsbook will have odds on the NBA Finals. But it is usually better to stick with the major players in the industry like BetMGM, William Hill, DraftKings, FanDuel, PointsBet, and BetRivers, to name a few.
The legal age varies from state to state. But the legal age to bet on the NBA Finals in most states is 21. It is, however, 18 in a couple states and at some retail sportsbooks located on tribal land.
Yes, sportsbooks do offer live betting during the NBA Finals.
Much like prop bets in other sports, NBA Finals prop bets are related to in-game outcomes like player production (i.e., who scores first, individual player production, etc.). They may also pertain to how the series will play out (i.e., series standings after three, five, seven games, etc.).
No. While prop bets related to off-field things are typical for the Super Bowl (such as length of National Anthem or the coin flip), they are not common for the NBA Finals.
The Brooklyn Nets are the current favorites to win the 2022 NBA Finals. The Los Angeles Lakers are the second favorite, and the 2021 NBA Champions, the Milwaukee Bucks, are the third favorite.
June 2, 2022. The 2022 NBA Finals will begin on June 2, 2022, although that date could change depending on how the postseason plays out as well as any COVID-related issues.
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