NBA & NHL Playoffs Provide Quality for Bettors

NBA & NHL Playoffs Have Bettors Salivating With Crowds Returning

Both the NBA & NHL are in the playoffs, and that provides some great betting opportunities.The National Football League is the most popular betting market, but now is a great time for bettors as well.

The National Hockey League is not a popular sport to bet on during the regular season, but the Stanley Cup Playoffs are great theater. Bettors always focus on the playoffs, and the NHL has one of the best postseason tournaments in the sport.

NBA draws in plenty of betting action year-round, but things heat up even more in the playoffs. The results are a bit more predictable, and teams are randomly resting players each night.

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Both NBA Conferences Up For Grabs

For the first time in what feels like years, it seems as if the NBA is wide open in both conferences. There are still some obvious betting favorites, but each conference has some depth.

This not only will create some highly competitive games in each round, but it will extend the series. You won’t see many sweeps in the NBA Playoffs, and that means more quality betting opportunities.

The NBA is back to playing games at the normal home stadiums, and this also creates a great atmosphere. Home court advantage matters once again, and this can play a role in betting.

NBA Championship Odds

The NBA’s future betting odds have changed drastically from the beginning of the year until now. These odds will continue to change as the playoffs move along, especially if there are upsets.

The Brooklyn Nets are the betting favorites at +210 to win the championship. The Los Angeles Lakers (+550) and the LA Clippers (+750) are still second and third on the list at this point.

Both teams from LA suffered a loss in Game 1 of their respective series but have not had their odds change. Now is a great time to get some value on a futures bet. 

NHL Using New Playoff Format

The NHL is using a new playoff format this season, and that has also provided some quality betting options. The top four teams from each division are meeting up in the first two rounds, which adds excitement.

The Stanley Cup semifinals will feature the top four teams, and they will be reseeded. This should create a scenario where the two best teams in the NHL face off in the finals.

Division teams all played each other at least eight times this season, and that has helped to establish trends. Those trends can be easily found and should lead to more success for sports bettors.

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NHL Stanley Cup Odds

Not only can you place bets on each game of the NHL Playoffs, but future betting opportunities are also available. There is some big money to be won, and the odds update as teams are eliminated.

Here is a look at the updated odds to win the 2021 Stanley Cup for the top eight teams:

Colorado Avalanche +250

Boston Bruins +500

Vegas Golden Knights +550

Tampa Bay Lightning +600

Toronto Maple Leafs +800

Carolina Hurricanes +1000

Pittsburgh Penguins +1500

Montreal Canadiens +1900