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NBA Playoffs: 2024 First-Round Series Predictions and Odds (Updated)

Brandon Gdula
Brandon Gdula@gdula13
NBA Playoffs: 2024 First-Round Series Predictions and Odds (Updated)

The NBA playoffs are underway, and each first-round series is taking shape.

The NBA Championship odds at FanDuel Sportsbook list the Boston Celtics (+105) as the championship favorites.

Here's an updated look at the title odds -- plus updated series predictions and NBA playoff series betting odds.

Odds and predictions subject to change.

NBA Championship Odds

NBA Championship 2023-24
FanDuel Sportsbook Odds
Boston Celtics+105
Denver Nuggets+290
Oklahoma City Thunder+850
Minnesota Timberwolves+950
New York Knicks+1100
Dallas Mavericks+1400
Indiana Pacers+4600
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Daily NBA Betting Odds (Friday 5/3/24)

Matchup
Home Spread
Away Moneyline
Home Moneyline
Over/Under
Cavaliers at Magic-3.5+142-168200.5
Clippers at Mavericks-8.0+280-350208.5

NBA Playoff Series Updated Predictions

Eastern Conference Playoff Series

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic

Series: Cavaliers lead 3-2

Cavaliers vs. Magic Betting Odds

Series Predictions

  • numberFire: Cavaliers 81.0%
  • ESPN: Cavaliers 83.6%
  • Opta: Cavaliers 69.7%
  • Basketball-Reference: 76.2%

Next Game

Matchup
Home Spread
Away Moneyline
Home Moneyline
Over/Under
Cavaliers at Magic-3.5+142-168200.5

Game 6 tips off at 7:00 p.m. Eastern on Friday on ESPN.

See all Game 6 betting odds at FanDuel Sportsbook.


Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat

Series: Boston Celtics win 4-1


New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Series: New York Knicks win 4-2


Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers

Series: Indiana Pacers win 4-2


Western Conference Playoff Series

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks

Series: Mavericks lead 3-2

Clippers vs. Mavericks Betting Odds

Series Predictions

  • numberFire: Mavericks 73.1%
  • ESPN: Mavericks 89.6%
  • Opta: Mavericks 75.6%
  • Basketball-Reference: Mavericks 72.2%

Next Game

Matchup
Home Spread
Away Moneyline
Home Moneyline
Over/Under
Clippers at Mavericks-8.0+280-350208.5

Tip off for Game 6 is at 9:30 p.m. Eastern on Friday. TV coverage is on ESPN.

See all Game 6 betting odds at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Series: Denver Nuggets win 4-1


Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

Series: Minnesota Timberwolves win 4-0


Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans

Series: Oklahoma City Thunder win 4-0


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