04 May, 2023
For Game 2 of the best-of-seven series in the Western Conference Semifinals, the Lakers travel to Golden State tonight. After the Lakers’ unexpected 117–112 road win over Golden State in Game 1, they have risen to second place in the West. It’s simple to overlook the fact that the Lakers were previously out of the postseason picture. They had odds for the title as high as 100 to one in November. In both December and January, they were still 80 to 1 in favor. King James and his supporting cast are now +225 to win the crown and +425 to represent the West (third on the list, only behind Denver).
NBA Playoff Odds
Odds from SportsBetting.ag
Round II Series Odds
Lakers -160
Warriors +140
76ers +220
Celtics -260
Suns +350
Nuggets -430
Heat -120
Knicks -105
Boston Celtics +175
Denver Nuggets +400
Los Angeles Lakers +425
Philadelphia 76ers +700
Golden State Warriors +750
Phoenix Suns +1400
New York Knicks +2000
Miami Heat +2200
Boston Celtics -145
Philadelphia 76ers +300
New York Knicks +625
Miami Heat +675
Denver Nuggets +125
Los Angeles Lakers +225
Golden State Warriors +375
Phoenix Suns +600