They say there's no place like home, but that hasn't been true to start the second round of the NBA Playoffs.
Road teams — and underdogs — have won each of the first five second-round contests, and because of that, the NBA Championship odds have been bouncing around like a fresh Wilson.
Join me as I break down the latest NBA odds ahead of Wednesday's two-game slate.
Latest NBA Championship odds
Team | Opening Odds | ![]() |
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+950 | +165 |
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+310 | +185 |
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+5000 | +1000 |
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+2000 | +1400 |
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+1000 | +1600 |
+2500 | +1800 | |
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+1000 | +1800 |
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+1600 | +2500 |
Odds as of 5-7.
Latest NBA Championship odds movement
Indiana Pacers (+3300 to +1800)
I don't think I talked to one person who believed in the Indiana Pacers ahead of their Round 2 series vs. the Cavaliers.
While some would call them "lucky" to win both games on the road, I say they showed resistance and a willingness to compete right to the very end.
Because of the 2-0 series lead, the Pacers' NBA title odds have shortened quite a bit, moving them from +3300 to +1800.
With the Celtics and Knicks likely in for a long, gruelling series, Indiana could be the team to watch in the Eastern Conference.
Cleveland Cavaliers (+500 to +1000)
The Cleveland Cavaliers are now in full-blown panic mode.
After dropping Game 1 to the Pacers, the Cavaliers were without three key players in Game 2 — and it showed. They blew a seven-point lead with under a minute left, suffering a brutal loss at home.
While the Cavs have the talent to fight back in this series, their odds of winning the NBA Title have drifted from +500 to +1000 as they hit the road for two games in Indianapolis.
Minnesota Timberwolves (+1100 to +1400)
The Minnesota Timberwolves looked shaky in their opener against Golden State, but they remain -180 favorites to win the series — a number that could shorten if Steph Curry is limited or misses time.
As for their title odds, a slight drift out to +1400 could present value if you are of the Douglas Farmer tree of believing in your team.