This isn't the NBA Finals that anyone expected heading into the 2021 season, but look at that as a blessing in disguise as Game 1 tips off on Tuesday night at 9 p.m. ET.
For once, parity prevailed in the NBA, though injuries had plenty to do with it as the big-time favorites like the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets were ravaged by the injury bug.
So here we are with the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks — the two teams that not only were able to get through the gauntlet of the NBA Playoffs but stayed healthy along the way.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is trying to prove that he can get the job done as a leading man and deliver the Bucks their first title since 1971. Meanwhile, the Suns are looking for their first-ever NBA title in their 53-year history — all while delivering Chris Paul his first ring in his 16th season.
With Paul complementing Devin Booker — one of the most lethal scorers in the game — the Suns are considered the favorites to take the 2021 NBA Finals. But there's plenty more for the betting man to get in on over the next two weeks:
Game 1 Lines
Point Spread: Suns -5.5
Total points: Over 217 -112, Under 217 -109
Moneyline: Bucks +190, Suns -240
Game 1 Props
Odd -110, Even -110
Result at end of 4th quarter: Bucks (+205), Suns (-186), Tie (+1400)
NBA Finals winner
Suns: -182
Bucks: +152
Series Correct Score
Suns win 4-1: +400
Suns win 4-2: +450
Suns win 4-3: +400
Suns win 4-0: +800
Bucks win 4-1: +800
Bucks win 4-2: +500
Bucks win 4-3: +550
Bucks win 4-0: +1600
Total Games Played
Over 4.5: -1000
Under 4.5: +550
Over 5.5: -167
Under 5.5: +130
Over 6.5: +220
Under 6.5: -305
NBA Finals MVP
Chris Paul (PHX) +175
Devin Booker (PHX): +240
Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL): +350
Khris Middleton (MIL): +550
Jrue Holiday (MIL): +900
Deandre Ayton (PHX): +2500
Mikal Bridges (PHX): +10000
Brook Lopez (MIL): +10000
Cameron Johnson (PHX): +15000
Cameron Payne (PHX): +15000
Pat Connaughton (MIL): +25000
Bobby Portis (MIL): +25000
PJ Tucker (MIL): +25000
Courtesy of DraftKings
