Welcome to the VSiN NBA Playoffs Hub!
The NBA postseason is finally here, and below you will find everything you need to get ready for the first round of the NBA playoffs. We will have in-depth previews of each first-round series, as well as in-depth analysis of each Play-In game from Zach Cohen. Make sure to check out our special edition of Hardwood Handicappers as well, where Kelley Bydlon and Jonathan Von Tobel preview the first round. Make sure to subscribe as well, as the guys will be releasing episodes regularly throughout the NBA postseason.
This figures to be one of the most wild NBA playoffs in recent history. The defending champion Golden State Warriors are the sixth seed in the Western Conference, but near three dollar favorites in their first round series with the Sacramento Kings. In the Eastern Conference, the reigning conference champion Boston Celtics will likely have to get by Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, but prohibitive MVP favorite Joel Embiid lurks, hoping to ruin the party.
Play-In Tournament Previews
Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat (for the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference)
Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves (for the eighth seed in the Western Conference)
Series Previews
Eastern Conference
#2 Boston Celtics vs #7 Atlanta Hawks
#3 Philadelphia 76ers vs #6 Brooklyn Nets
#4 Cleveland Cavaliers vs #5 New York Knicks
Western Conference
#2 Memphis Grizzlies vs #7 Los Angeles Lakers
#3 Sacramento Kings vs #6 Golden State Warriors
#4 Phoenix Suns vs #5 Los Angeles Clippers
Odds to win NBA title
Via DK Sportsbook as of midnight Monday
Bucks +265
Celtics +320
Suns +425
Warriors +950
76ers +950
Nuggets +1000
Lakers +1800
Grizzlies +1900
Cavs +4000
Clippers +4000
Kings +9000
Knicks +12000
Timberwolves +15000
Heat +20000
Raptors +30000
Pelicans +35000
Hawks +35000
Nets +60000
Thunder +100000
Bulls +100000
Odds to win the Western Conference
Via DK Sportsbook as of midnight Monday
Suns +190
Warriors +350
Nuggets +350
Grizzlies +650
Lakers +700
Clippers +1600
Kings +2500
Timberwolves +6000
Pelicans +13000
Thunder +50000
To win the Eastern Conference
Via DK Sportsbook as of midnight Monday
Bucks +125
Celtics +160
76ers +475
Cavs +1400
Knicks +4000
Heat +6000
Raptors +11000
Hawks +11000
Nets +20000
Bulls +35000
First-Round Series Odds
Via DK Sportsbook as of midnight Monday
Warriors (-290) vs. Kings (+225)
Suns (-600) vs. Clippers (+400)
76ers (-900) vs. Nets (+600)
Cavs (-200) vs. Knicks (+160)
NBA Betting Tools
Bettors will need every weapon in their arsenal to conquer the NBA playoffs, and VSiN has them covered with not just information, but betting tools as well: