NBA Playoffs Betting – Conference Semifinal Series Prices. There are eight teams remaining in NBA playoffs betting and conference semifinal odds are on the board at the Sbg sportsbook.The Atlanta Hawks face the Chicago Bulls while the Boston Celtics play the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference. In the Western Conference, the matchups for gamblers making their NBA playoffs bet are Memphis vs. Oklahoma City and Dallas vs. the Lakers.
Bulls -800 vs. Hawks
Chicago is the top seed in the Eastern Conference and they are not expected to have any trouble against the Hawks. The Bulls didn’t look that great against Indiana but won in five games while the Hawks upset the Magic. The matchups in this series really favor Chicago and if the Hawks win more than one game it would be a surprise to gamblers making an NBA playoffs bet. The Hawks got one lucky win in the regular season against the Bulls but were blown out in two other losses.
Heat -200 vs. Celtics
The Heat is 2-1 favorites in their best-of-seven series against the Celtics. This was the series price before Game 1 in Miami. This price is surprisingly high considering the Heat had trouble against the Celtics in the regular season. Miami does have the home court edge but they have yet to prove they can beat a good team consistently. This is the marquee series in the second round and the one that everyone wants to see.
Lakers -360 vs. Mavericks
This price in NBA playoffs betting is really surprising considering the Lakers have not been that dominant recently. The Lakers did win two of three vs. the Mavericks in the regular season. This Dallas team is very well coached by Rick Carlisle and this might be the best chance ever for the Mavericks to upset the Lakers. Los Angeles is the two-time defending NBA champion but they have looked vulnerable.
Thunder -350 vs. Grizzlies
The Grizzlies actually won three of four in the regular season from the Thunder. The problem for Memphis will be putting their upset win over the Spurs behind them. Oklahoma City presents more challenges for Memphis and although the Grizzlies dominated the Spurs they will have a lot more trouble against the Thunder. Oklahoma City has too much scoring and the Thunder appear capable of making the NBA finals this year.