The NBA postseason has reached the conference finals, and four teams remain: the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the New York Knicks, and the Indiana Pacers.
This season has been riddled with ups and downs for many teams, including the Lakers, Celtics, Warriors, and Cavaliers. I don’t think anyone would have bet the Knicks would be poised to make an NBA Finals appearance at the beginning of the year. However, they have been just a few games away from making their first Finals appearance since 1999.
Below, we will discuss the online game line odds, futures, and props for betting on the NBA Playoffs. The current futures for the conference championships indicate the Knicks and the Thunder could face off in the 2025 NBA Finals.
Eastern Conference Winner
- New York Knicks -160
- Indiana Pacers +135
Western Conference Winner
- Oklahoma City Thunder -650
- Minnesota Timberwolves +450
*Odds via Bovada
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Currently, the OKC Thunder has a one-game advantage over the Timberwolves, and after a dominating “game one” victory (114-88), the odds have soared in their favor of winning the West. Game two will also be played in Oklahoma City before the series heads to Minnesota.
Below are the current game line odds for the second game in the series from Bovada’s online sportsbook.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (Game 2)
- Spread: +7.0 (-105), -7.0 (-115)
- Win: +235, -285
- Total: O214.5 (-105), U214.5 (-115)
*Game two will take place on May 22 at 8:30 pm.
NY Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers
To the surprise of many fans, the New York Knicks are favored to reach the NBA Finals. While pulling out a championship will be a hard-fought battle, the Knicks’ return to relevance is the big story.
Game one of the Eastern Conference Finals will occur on Wednesday, May 21, in New York. The Pacers defeated the Cavaliers to earn their spot in the Eastern Conference finals, while the Knicks knocked off last year’s champions, the Boston Celtics.
Below are the line odds for game one of the Eastern Conference finals.
Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks
- Spread: +4.5 (-115), -4.5 (-105)
- Win: +155, -180
- Total: O223.5 (-110), U223.5 (-110)