NBA Playoff Odds Overview: Who Will Advance?

The NBA postseason is upon us, kicking off with the Play-In Tournament starting Tuesday. Multiple teams are vying for a place in the costly playoff bracket.

Teams to Watch:

Can the Celtics defend their championship title?
Will the revamped Lakers aim for a triumphant return?
Could it be Oklahoma City’s turn to seize control?

Check out the current NBA playoff odds as of April 13.

EAST PLAY-IN

Magic (7) vs. Hawks (8)
April 15
Spread: Magic -5
Moneyline: Magic -205, Hawks +170
O/U: 218.5
Bulls (9) vs. Heat (10)
April 16
Spread: Bulls -1
Moneyline: Bulls -115, Heat -105
O/U: 223.5

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Cavaliers (1) vs. Play-In (8) — TBD
Celtics (2) vs. Play-In (7) — TBD
Knicks (3) vs. Pistons (6)
Season series: DET 3-1
Series winner: Knicks -425, Pistons +330
Game 1 odds: NY -7, ML: NY -290, O/U: 220.5

Notes: Home-court advantage for the Knicks, though the Pistons previously triumphed twice against them in Madison Square Garden.

Pacers (4) vs. Bucks (5)
Season series: MIL 3-1
Series winner: Pacers -190, Bucks +155
Game 1 odds: IND -4.5, ML: IND -192, O/U: 226

WEST PLAY-IN

Warriors (7) vs. Grizzlies (8)
April 15
Spread: Warriors -6.5
Moneyline: Warriors -265, Grizzlies +215
O/U: 232
Kings (9) vs. Mavericks (10)
April 16
Spread: Kings -5
Moneyline: Kings -205, Mavs +170
O/U: 223.5

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Thunder (1) vs. Play-In (8) — TBD
Rockets (2) vs. Play-In (7) — TBD
Lakers (3) vs. Wolves (6)
Season series: Tied 2-2
Series winner: Lakers -195, Wolves +160
Game 1 odds: LA -4.5, ML: LA -185, O/U 218.5

Consideration: The Wolves only played the Lakers once this season, with L.A. prevailing. However, Minnesota missed key players Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle during that matchup.

Nuggets (4) vs. Clippers (5)
Season series: Tied 2-2
Series winner: Nuggets -195, Clippers +160
Game 1 odds: DEN -3.5, ML: DEN -162, O/U 223

Insight: Kawhi Leonard was absent during all encounters against the Nuggets but has performed impressively recently.

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