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NBA Playoffs First-Round Series Odds for Every Matchup

By Peter Dewey

Stephen Curry and Nikola Jokic.
Stephen Curry and Nikola Jokic. / Jamie Schwaberow/GettyImages
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Who’s ready for some playoff basketball? 

The NBA’s Play-In Tournament kicks off on Tuesday night, which will determine the final few playoff matchups for this season, but we already have some series odds from WynnBET Sportsbook for the matchups that are set in stone. 

Is anyone on upset alert? Do the Milwaukee Bucks have what it takes to go back-to-back? It all starts in the first round. 

Let’s break down the odds for each first-round series in the NBA: 

Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers Series Odds

  • Toronto Raptors: +150
  • Philadelphia 76ers: -180

This may be the most compelling first-round matchup. The scrappy Raptors are looking to upset Joel Embiid and James Harden. Oddsmakers clearly think this series is going to be close, with the most likely outcome at WynnBET being the Sixers in seven games at +325 odds. 

Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks Series Odds

  • Chicago Bulls: +425
  • Milwaukee Bucks: -600

The Bulls have limped into the postseason, and they won’t have starting guard Lonzo Ball available to play the Bucks. Milwaukee should be able to roll in this series, as the most likely outcome is Bucks in five games at +200.

Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics Series Odds

  • Brooklyn Nets: +125
  • Boston Celtics: -150

Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat Series Odds

  • Atlanta Hawks: +300
  • Miami Heat: -500

Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks Series Odds

  • Utah Jazz: -125
  • Dallas Mavericks: +100

Luka Doncic’s calf strain, as our own Reed Wallach wrote about, could be the deciding factor in this series. The Mavericks have yet to make it out of the first round with Doncic, but if he is unable to play, Dallas is the clear underdog in this matchup.

Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors Series Odds

  • Denver Nuggets: +200
  • Golden State Warriors: -250

This series is going to be close, as we are still unclear on the status of Warriors guard Steph Curry, who is dealing with a foot injury. MVP candidate Nikola Jokic should keep Denver in this series, and he presents a serious mismatch for a Warriors team that loves to play small. 

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzlies Series Odds

  • Minnesota Timberwolves: +280
  • Memphis Grizzlies: -360

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Phoenix Suns Series Odds

  • New Orleans Pelicans: +700
  • Phoenix Suns: -2000

Looking for some NBA playoff picks? Check out the last episode of the Bet & Breakfast podcast!

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