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The NBA Playoffs are officially here.
The first round tips off on Saturday, and a pair of powerhouse teams are expected to battle it out for the title.
Heading into Saturday’s play, the Western Conference No. 1 seed Thunder are a slight +185 favorite at BetMGM Sportsbook.
The reigning champion Celtics aren’t far behind OKC, sitting at +200, previewing what could be a competitive NBA Finals.
The Cavaliers, who surprised many this season, winning 64 games and securing the No. 1 seed in the East, are the third-favorites at +550.
The veteran-laden Lakers (+1000) and Warriors (+1400) round out the top-five.
Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics congratulates Derrick White #9, Al Horford #42, Luke Kornet #40 and Jrue Holiday #4 during the second half of their win over the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden on April 11, 2025. Getty Images2025 NBA Finals odds
A bit lower down the board is the Clippers (+2500), who had a strong end to the season behind a healthy Kawhi Leonard.
The Knicks (+3500) and Nuggets (+3500) are the only other teams oddsmakers are giving an outside shot at the championship.
Every other team is +6600 or worse to win it all.
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