NBA Betting Lines for the Conference Finals

The NBA Playoffs are at their most intense, with the Conference Finals tipping off soon. The Eastern and Western Conference powerhouses are ready to clash, and for those who want to add another layer of excitement, there’s a thrilling option: analyzing NBA betting lines for the NBA Conference Champions Finals.

NBA Conference Finals Odds to Win

On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics became the first team to notch their ticket to the 2024 NBA Conference Finals. Boston awaits the winner of Knicks versus Pacers.

NBA Eastern Conference Odds

Boston Celtics -950
New York Knicks +800
Indiana Pacers +2500

Why the Celtics will Win the Eastern Conference

No doubt, the Cs have been the best team in the NBA this season. Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, Jaylen Brown and the rest have dominated since day 1, losing 18 games during the regular season and just 2 games in the playoffs.

Although Porzingis will be a game time decision during the Eastern Conference Finals, Al Horford has stepped in nicely. The Celtics are loaded. So the odds make sense.

Why the Knicks will Win the Eastern Conference

Jalen Brunson. JB dropped 43 versus the Pacers in Game 1, 29 in Game 2, 26 in Game 3, and 44 in Game 5. The Knicks will go as far as Brunson takes them.

Luckily for New York and their fans, Brunson projects to take the Knicks far, maybe even to the NBA Finals. The supporting cast is solid enough for help Brunson push the Celtics if the two meet in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Why the Pacers will Win the Eastern Conference

Indiana must win 2 straight versus the Knicks, which won’t be easy, but if the Pacers can pull off the victory, Indiana’s roster matches up well with Boston’s.

Both teams have solid bigs and Boston’s is hurt, which means Myles Turner should have a decent series. Pascal Siakam can hang with Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton will be the best guard in the series.

NBA Eastern Conference Final Analysis

Indiana and New York are solid teams, but there’s a reason oddsmakers and NBA bettors have jumped all over the Celtics. Boston is the class squad of the Eastern Conference. The Cs are much deeper than just Tatum, Porzingis, and Brown.

Also, the Celtics have the postseason experience to get it done. Give Boston the nod to win the Eastern Conference Finals.

NBA Eastern Conference Pick: Boston Celtics

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NBA Western Conference Odds

Denver Nuggets -135
Dallas Mavericks +220
Minnesota Timberwolves +700
Oklahoma City Thunder +850

Why the Nuggets will Win the Western Conference

Case in point? The Minnesota Timberwolves won the first 2 games in the second round best of seven series.

Since then, Jokic has led the Nuggets to 3 straight victories. Jokic is Jordan in a big man’s body. He dishes, rebounds, and scores.

He’s also showing excellent leadership by calling out Jamal Murray after Murray’s frustration blow up in the game 2 loss. As long as Jokic wears a Nuggets uni, Denver will have a shot to win the Western Conference Finals.

Why the Mavericks will Win the Western Conference

Luka Doncic, like Jokic for the Nuggets, does it all. But as fantastic as Doncic is, the reason the Cavaliers Mavericks have a real shot this season of winning the West is because of their suffocating defense.

Luka, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones, P.J. Washington, and Daniel Gafford play excellent team defense. The Mavs held the Thunder to 101 points in a series win and 92 in the key game 5 series victory. The Mavs’ defense is as quality as it gets.

Why the T’Wolves will Win the Western Conference

When the entire Minnesota starting five is healthy, there may not be a better five in the Association. Anthony Edwards is one of the top players in the league. Rudy Gobert and Karl Anthony-Towns make for this generation’s top pair of bigs.

The key, and the reason the T’Wolves have struggled lately versus the Nuggets, is Mike Conley. Conley has been hurt. The steady point guard must get back on the floor if the T’Wolves hope to rally versus the Nuggets.

Why the Thunder will Win the Western Conference

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren make for a devastating 1-2 punch. The Thunder are built to be a long lasting dynasty.

So far, things have worked out okay. But Oklahoma City has displayed it’s youth and inexperience versus Doncic and the Mavericks. If OKC can grow up in a hurry, the Thunder for sure has the talent to beat the Nuggets or T’Wolves and scamper to the NBA Finals.

NBA Western Conference Final Analysis

Oklahoma City’s season feels like next year. The Thunder have the talent and players to match up with a squad like the Nuggets, but they aren’t as deep and the inexperience is showing.

Minnesota ran into bad luck with the Conley injury. Without their starting point the guard, the T’Wolves are a good but not great team. Minny won’t really against Denver unless Conley makes a miraculous comeback.

Dallas can beat anybody in the NBA. But versus the rival Nuggets, the Mavs are in a tough matchup. Denver has gotten it together at the perfect time. So if it comes down to Doncic versus Jokic, the Nuggets take the series.

It’s surprising that Denver offers -135 odds. On paper and visually, no team is playing as well in either conference as the Denver Nuggets. The game 2 defeat to Minnesota lit a fire that Murray and Jokic have flamed throughout the series. Denver finishes off the T’Wolves and then beats the Mavericks in 5.

NBA Western Conference Pick: Denver Nuggets

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