The NBA Finals determine the winner of the NBA Championship. After an 82-game regular season and the first three rounds of the NBA playoffs are complete, the last two teams play in the NBA Finals.
NBA Finals viewership is huge. Millions of fans watch the games and a percentage of those fans bet on the action. Some casual fans won’t bet all season until the NBA Finals begin.
How to Place a Bet on the NBA Finals?
It has never been easier to place a bet on the NBA Finals. Betting on the NBA is legal in many countries and US states. Simply join an online sportsbook, deposit funds and start placing your wagers.
We’re going to now explain the different NBA Finals betting markets available:
NBA Finals Series Betting
Instead of betting on a single game, you can wager on the full series. You can bet on either team to win the series. You can also bet on a team winning the series in X games at even better odds.
For example, you could bet on Team X winning in six games, but that exact result needs to happen.
NBA Finals MVP Betting
If you’re unable to decide which team will win the NBA Finals, look to the NBA Finals MVP market for another series-long bet. You can bet on any player on either team to win the NBA Finals MVP award.
NBA Finals Series Props Betting
Sportsbooks will also release various series-long NBA Finals props. Some options will include betting on whether there will be a buzzer-beater scored or whether there will be any suspensions.
You can also bet on player performances during the NBA Finals. You bet on a player scoring an average of XX points in the series. You can bet on a player averaging a double-double or triple-double.
Betting on Individual NBA Finals Games
All of the single-game markets available during the regular season and playoffs will also be available for the NBA Finals. You can bet on moneylines, point spreads, totals, game props and player props.
There are hundreds of ways to bet every single game during the NBA Finals.
Want to bet on a Team A winning Game 1? Look at the full game moneyline odds. Expect lots of scoring in Game 2 of the series? Look at the game totals for the full game, 1st/2nd half or even quarters.
NBA player props are also an exciting way to bet on the NBA Finals. You can bet on a player having over or under the posted total for points, assists, rebounds, steals, blocks or a combination of multiple stats.
Most NBA Finals betting sites will also offer live betting (in-play). You can start watching a game to see how it progresses before you place your bets, but keep in mind the odds move in real-time.
Millions will be bet on the NBA Finals annually. Learning how to bet on the NBA Finals is the first step to turning your knowledge into profits. Stick to the markets you’re having success with and avoid betting on dozens of markets just to have action. Only place a bet if you have a perceived edge.