Been a fantastic season this year, the playoffs have somewhat disappointed IMO but this is really the best matchup that we could hope for in the Finals in my book. That being said, here's how I see this thing breaking down.
I anticipate a lot of OVERS in this series for one simple reason -- both of these teams get to the foul line better than any other teams in the league. They are two of the top 8 in the regular season and two of the top five in the playoffs, and I think you will see a ton of Westbrook, Durant, Harden, and James at the line, especially if we get some refs that want to put their stamps on the game. I know the stat about the last 15 years or so regarding Game 1 UNDERS but I'd lean OVER.
When you look at the quality of competition in this series, you see a stark difference between the two. NYK, IND, and BOS do not have the quality personnel of OKC. OKC can do the following better than any team that MIA played this year: (1) Get to the foul line, (2) Attack the rim, (3) Defend the rim, and (4) Close out games with more than one individual. I could go further in depth on each of these but I think that's not really needed here. Think about what gave MIA problems at times -- guys who could guard the rim? Check for OKC. A point guard who can break down the defense and get into the paint? Check for OKC. What happens if Westbrook finally had a light go off in his head during the SAS series that, for OKC to reach its true potential, he needed to run the team instead of becoming an attacking point?
I was ridiculously high on SAS, and OKC wiped the floor with them. I've learned my lesson.
Anyways, here's what I will be playing for this series on a series-long basis:
1. Oklahoma City Thunder to win series 4-0 (+1200), 1 to win 12 2. Oklahoma City Thunder to win series 4-1 (+700),1 to win 7 3. Russell Westbrook Finals MVP (+900), 0.5 to win 4.5 4. James Harden Finals MVP (+2800), 0.5 to win 14
Good luck to everyone this series, curious as to other people's opinions as always
Been a fantastic season this year, the playoffs have somewhat disappointed IMO but this is really the best matchup that we could hope for in the Finals in my book. That being said, here's how I see this thing breaking down.
I anticipate a lot of OVERS in this series for one simple reason -- both of these teams get to the foul line better than any other teams in the league. They are two of the top 8 in the regular season and two of the top five in the playoffs, and I think you will see a ton of Westbrook, Durant, Harden, and James at the line, especially if we get some refs that want to put their stamps on the game. I know the stat about the last 15 years or so regarding Game 1 UNDERS but I'd lean OVER.
When you look at the quality of competition in this series, you see a stark difference between the two. NYK, IND, and BOS do not have the quality personnel of OKC. OKC can do the following better than any team that MIA played this year: (1) Get to the foul line, (2) Attack the rim, (3) Defend the rim, and (4) Close out games with more than one individual. I could go further in depth on each of these but I think that's not really needed here. Think about what gave MIA problems at times -- guys who could guard the rim? Check for OKC. A point guard who can break down the defense and get into the paint? Check for OKC. What happens if Westbrook finally had a light go off in his head during the SAS series that, for OKC to reach its true potential, he needed to run the team instead of becoming an attacking point?
I was ridiculously high on SAS, and OKC wiped the floor with them. I've learned my lesson.
Anyways, here's what I will be playing for this series on a series-long basis:
1. Oklahoma City Thunder to win series 4-0 (+1200), 1 to win 12 2. Oklahoma City Thunder to win series 4-1 (+700),1 to win 7 3. Russell Westbrook Finals MVP (+900), 0.5 to win 4.5 4. James Harden Finals MVP (+2800), 0.5 to win 14
Good luck to everyone this series, curious as to other people's opinions as always
it will never go 4-0 or 4-1!!!!!!!! one team may look overwhelmingly more dominant against the other but its the finals...2 teams w/ all stars!! I don't wanna say nba is fixed, but there is definately some type of corruption...look at that pac man fight!!!! tooo obvious!!! if u were to ask me...since OKC seem to be the pure winner...i would put money on heat for the series...but for gm 1...OKC -5!!!!
I like the fact that..heat are more experienced yet its the OKC that's favored due to their good run!!! that will be the exact story when miami is winning
it will never go 4-0 or 4-1!!!!!!!! one team may look overwhelmingly more dominant against the other but its the finals...2 teams w/ all stars!! I don't wanna say nba is fixed, but there is definately some type of corruption...look at that pac man fight!!!! tooo obvious!!! if u were to ask me...since OKC seem to be the pure winner...i would put money on heat for the series...but for gm 1...OKC -5!!!!
I like the fact that..heat are more experienced yet its the OKC that's favored due to their good run!!! that will be the exact story when miami is winning
To be honest with you I don't like the MVP props. Terrific value but I just feel that if OKC wins it will most likely be in 6 or more, and KD will be the MVP. Just how the NBA does it. In 2009 Pau Gasol was clearly the MVP and they still gave it to Kobe, because well if they didn't they would here a lot of bitching from fans, players, etc.
To be honest with you I don't like the MVP props. Terrific value but I just feel that if OKC wins it will most likely be in 6 or more, and KD will be the MVP. Just how the NBA does it. In 2009 Pau Gasol was clearly the MVP and they still gave it to Kobe, because well if they didn't they would here a lot of bitching from fans, players, etc.
like all of those bets, especially at those odds... although i think the 4-0 possibility is pretty slim...
i didn't bet that one, but i already bet the other 3, although i didn't get odds as good as yours... Harden as MVP is a bit of a longshot, but i don't think Westbrook is a longshot at all... Westbrook will eat Miami alive, and Durant will be defended by Lebron all series... if OKC wins, Westbrook is just as likely to be MVP as Durant... great value on that bet!
like all of those bets, especially at those odds... although i think the 4-0 possibility is pretty slim...
i didn't bet that one, but i already bet the other 3, although i didn't get odds as good as yours... Harden as MVP is a bit of a longshot, but i don't think Westbrook is a longshot at all... Westbrook will eat Miami alive, and Durant will be defended by Lebron all series... if OKC wins, Westbrook is just as likely to be MVP as Durant... great value on that bet!
Been a fantastic season this year, the playoffs have somewhat disappointed IMO but this is really the best matchup that we could hope for in the Finals in my book. That being said, here's how I see this thing breaking down.
I anticipate a lot of OVERS in this series for one simple reason -- both of these teams get to the foul line better than any other teams in the league. They are two of the top 8 in the regular season and two of the top five in the playoffs, and I think you will see a ton of Westbrook, Durant, Harden, and James at the line, especially if we get some refs that want to put their stamps on the game. I know the stat about the last 15 years or so regarding Game 1 UNDERS but I'd lean OVER.
When you look at the quality of competition in this series, you see a stark difference between the two. NYK, IND, and BOS do not have the quality personnel of OKC. OKC can do the following better than any team that MIA played this year: (1) Get to the foul line, (2) Attack the rim, (3) Defend the rim, and (4) Close out games with more than one individual. I could go further in depth on each of these but I think that's not really needed here. Think about what gave MIA problems at times -- guys who could guard the rim? Check for OKC. A point guard who can break down the defense and get into the paint? Check for OKC. What happens if Westbrook finally had a light go off in his head during the SAS series that, for OKC to reach its true potential, he needed to run the team instead of becoming an attacking point?
I was ridiculously high on SAS, and OKC wiped the floor with them. I've learned my lesson.
Anyways, here's what I will be playing for this series on a series-long basis:
1. Oklahoma City Thunder to win series 4-0 (+1200), 1 to win 12 2. Oklahoma City Thunder to win series 4-1 (+700),1 to win 7 3. Russell Westbrook Finals MVP (+900), 0.5 to win 4.5 4. James Harden Finals MVP (+2800), 0.5 to win 14
Good luck to everyone this series, curious as to other people's opinions as always
Been a fantastic season this year, the playoffs have somewhat disappointed IMO but this is really the best matchup that we could hope for in the Finals in my book. That being said, here's how I see this thing breaking down.
I anticipate a lot of OVERS in this series for one simple reason -- both of these teams get to the foul line better than any other teams in the league. They are two of the top 8 in the regular season and two of the top five in the playoffs, and I think you will see a ton of Westbrook, Durant, Harden, and James at the line, especially if we get some refs that want to put their stamps on the game. I know the stat about the last 15 years or so regarding Game 1 UNDERS but I'd lean OVER.
When you look at the quality of competition in this series, you see a stark difference between the two. NYK, IND, and BOS do not have the quality personnel of OKC. OKC can do the following better than any team that MIA played this year: (1) Get to the foul line, (2) Attack the rim, (3) Defend the rim, and (4) Close out games with more than one individual. I could go further in depth on each of these but I think that's not really needed here. Think about what gave MIA problems at times -- guys who could guard the rim? Check for OKC. A point guard who can break down the defense and get into the paint? Check for OKC. What happens if Westbrook finally had a light go off in his head during the SAS series that, for OKC to reach its true potential, he needed to run the team instead of becoming an attacking point?
I was ridiculously high on SAS, and OKC wiped the floor with them. I've learned my lesson.
Anyways, here's what I will be playing for this series on a series-long basis:
1. Oklahoma City Thunder to win series 4-0 (+1200), 1 to win 12 2. Oklahoma City Thunder to win series 4-1 (+700),1 to win 7 3. Russell Westbrook Finals MVP (+900), 0.5 to win 4.5 4. James Harden Finals MVP (+2800), 0.5 to win 14
Good luck to everyone this series, curious as to other people's opinions as always
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