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We were still waiting for the Western Conference picture to be finalized Sunday night when BetOnline released the East play-in games of the NBA first-round matchups. The Western Conference first-round matchups do appear below. and, even before those odds were finalized, the Eastern Conference play-in tournament odds had already shifted (as noted below).
BetOnline.ag has opened odds for the 3/6 and 4/5 series in the East, as well as the Magic-Sixers and Heat-Hornets play-in tourney games.
It'll be interesting to see how the bettors react to the Hawks-Knicks as many think New York is prime for an upset. The series odds opened at -260 and +215, so action is already coming in on the underdog.
Opening Odds:
Play-In Tournament Odds
Magic at 76ers (-1, 220)
Heat at Hornets (-5.5, 228)
Odds to Win Series
Raptors +475
Cavaliers -650
Hawks +210
Knicks -255
The East series odds have shifted since these odds were sent a few hours ago, so check out the changes below.
Play-In Tournament Odds
Heat at Hornets (-5.5, 228)
Blazers at Suns (-4, 217)
Magic at 76ers (-1, 220)
Warriors at Clippers (-4, 220.5)
Game 1 Odds
Raptors at Cavs (-7, 218)
Timberwolves at Nuggets (-5.5, 230.5)
Hawks at Knicks (-5, 216.5)
Rockets at Lakers (+5, 207.5)
Series Odds
Raptors +425
Cavaliers -565
(Odds opened Cavs -650, Raps +475)
Timberwolves +265
Nuggets -325
Hawks +235
Knicks -290
(Odds opened Knicks -255, Hawks +210)
Rockets -650
Lakers +475
Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
