NBA Playoffs Standings

Men's NBA Bracket 2023

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Getting Into the NBA PostSeason

The NBA season is back to its traditional calendar, which starts in late October and runs up to early-to-mid June, with the NBA Finals. You can find NBA Playoffs odds available from the sportsbook as early as a few weeks after the previous season ends.

There are odds available on all 30 NBA teams throughout the season, from their regular-season win totals to their odds to make the playoffs. Play-in tournament odds are also available when they begin.

You can bet on the NBA Playoffs even before they start using the “Futures” or “outright” betting odds. Bet on which team you think will win the NBA Championship, or whether a team will qualify for the NBA Playoffs or not. During the playoffs, you can bet on a teams’ point spreads, moneylines, and totals (over/under), as well as on props.

NBA Playoff Bracket Format

Betting on the NBA Playoffs

Remember: NBA Playoffs odds are not static and can change frequently throughout the season. Factors such as suspensions, and changes in team performance can all impact a team’s chances of winning the championship, leading sportsbooks to adjust their odds accordingly. We recommend you to keep an eye on the updated NBA injury report.

Look For The Betting Market

The odds offered by sportsbooks reflect the demand from bettors. As a result, teams with popular players or strong fan bases may have lower odds than they should. For example, the Los Angeles Lakers have long been a popular team among bettors, which could lead to their odds being artificially inflated.

Best Value

When betting on NBA playoff future odds, it’s essential to shop around for the best value. Different sportsbooks offer different odds, and by comparing the odds at multiple sportsbooks, you can find the best value for your bet.

Search For Bonuses

It’s important to take advantage of promotions and bonuses offered by sportsbooks, such as free bets or deposit bonuses, which can increase your potential winnings.

Focus On The Matchups

In the playoffs, matchups between teams can be critical. Look for teams that have a favorable matchup against their opponent, especially in areas like rebounding, defense, or shooting.

Consider Injuries

Injuries can have a significant impact on playoff games, so it’s important to consider the injury status of key players when making your bets. A team missing a star player could struggle, while a team with a healthy roster could have an edge.

NBA playoff future odds offer a great opportunity for basketball fans to get involved in the excitement of the playoffs. To make informed betting decisions, it’s important to consider factors such as team performance, past playoff performances, and the betting market. 

Last Year's Recap 2022 NBA Season

Which Team Made It Through?

Warriors logoGolden State Warriors:

  • The Golden State Warriors emerged as the champions of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, cementing their place among the greatest teams in NBA history.
  • Led by Finals MVP Stephen Curry, the Warriors dominated throughout the playoffs and clinched the championship with a convincing victory over the Boston Celtics in the Finals.
  • This marked the team’s fourth championship in the last six seasons, further solidifying their dynasty status.
  • The Warriors’ playoff run was nothing short of impressive, with the team going 16-3 overall and sweeping the first two rounds of the playoffs.
  • In the Finals, the Warriors faced off against a talented Celtics team, but they ultimately proved to be too much for their opponents.

2022 NBA Playoffs Odds & Line Movements

The 2022 NBA playoffs odds and line movements were constantly changing throughout the course of the series. Initially, the Golden State Warriors were favored to win the championship, with many sportsbooks giving them a significant edge over the Boston Celtics. However, as the series progressed, the odds began to shift in favor of the Celtics, who were putting up a strong fight against the Warriors.

One of the key factors driving the odds and line movements for the 2022 NBA Playoffs Finals was the performance of individual players.

Stephen Curry, the Warriors’ star player and eventual Finals MVP, was a major factor in the team’s success and had a significant impact on the odds and line movements for each game. As Curry put up impressive numbers and helped lead the Warriors to victory in key games, the odds in favor of Golden State increased.

The 2022 NBA Finals saw varying betting odds across regulated sportsbooks. At the time, the odds favored the Phoenix Suns to win the championship, with -200 odds, followed by the Milwaukee Bucks with +190 odds. The Golden State Warriors, despite facing injuries to key players and tough competition in the Western Conference, were surprisingly listed with +900 odds, placing them fourth overall. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics were underdogs with longshot odds of +15000. It should be noted that odds fluctuated among different sportsbooks, but this was generally the trend at the time.

NBA Playoffs Bracket FAQs

What format do the NBA Playoffs have?

The playoffs get the best teams from each of the two conferences, namely East and West. These teams get ranked by their records from the regular season. In other words, the six teams with the most wins from each of these conferences land in the playoffs. The remaining 7-10 teams in each conference play out the remaining spots in the playoffs by means of a play-in tournament.

How many teams qualify for the playoffs?

As of the current format, 16 teams qualify for the NBA playoffs, with the top eight teams from both the Eastern and Western Conferences based on their regular-season record.

How many games are played in each playoff series?

Each playoff series is a best-of-seven series, meaning that the first team to win four games advances to the next round. The playoffs begin with the first round, followed by the conference semifinals, conference finals, and the NBA Finals.

How do the NBA playoffs impact a player’s legacy?

A player’s performance in the playoffs can significantly impact their legacy, as it is the ultimate test of a player’s ability to perform under pressure and in high-stakes situations. Players who consistently perform at a high level in the playoffs, such as Michael Jordan and LeBron James, are often considered among the greatest of all time, while those who struggle in the playoffs may have their legacies diminished.
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