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The Indiana Pacers entered as the primary challenge for the Miami Heat despite a lackluster close to the 2013-14 sandwich. Indiana's struggles didn't show up in the betting lines, but a hard fought seven game victory over the Atlanta Hawks has started to cast doubt among whether the Pacers can actually succeed and play into June.
According to Bovada.lv, the Pacers are 12/1 odds for the NBA Championship, twice as long from their 6/1 odds before the first game of the postseason. The Pacers drop to fifth favorite overall, not only behind Miami, but behind San Antonio, Oklahoma City, and LA Clippers. The Pacers are also 11/2 favorites to get out of the East, second among Eastern teams, behind Miami, who is a heavy 1/3 favorite.
If Indiana can right the ship and make an NBA Finals run, the most likely opponent is expected to be the San Antonio Spurs, the odds for that matchup coming in at 12/1. But it might be a bit premature to jump ahead with Indiana set to tip off against the Washington Wizards tonight, the Pacers entering at -180 (5/9) favorites to beat Washington. The favorite outcome? A 4-2 series victory for the Pacers at 4/1.
Individually, the O/U line for Paul George is 23½ points and 8½ rebounds, with 15 points set for David WEst and 14 for Lance Stephenson. John Wall is expected to lead the Wizards with an O/U line of 18½ points per game and 8 assists. What to do with Roy Hibbert? He's given an O/U over 25½ minutes of action this series, no doubt a response to his struggles against the Hawks.
Check out more of the odds for this round of the postseason below:
Odds to win 2014 NBA Championship
Miami Heat
7/5 San Antonio Spurs 3/1
Los Angeles Clippers 15/2
Indiana Pacers
12/1 Brooklyn Nets 16/1
Portland Trailblazers 25/1
Washington Wizards 25/1
Odds to win 2014 NBA Eastern Conference
Miami Heat
1/3 Indiana Pacers
11/2 Brooklyn Nets 7/1
Washington Wizards 9/1
Odds to win 2014 NBA Western Conference
San Antonio Spurs 11/10
Oklahoma City Thunder 11/5
Los Angeles Clippers 3/1
Portland Trailblazers 9/1
2014 NBA Championship Exact Matchup
Miami Heat vs San Antonio Spurs 7/4
Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder 13/4
Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Clippers 4/1
Miami Heat vs Portland Trailblazers
12/1 Indiana Pacers vs San Antonio Spurs 12/1
Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder 18/1
Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Clippers 25/1
Indiana Pacers vs Portland Trailblazers 60/1
Brooklyn Nets vs San Antonio Spurs 15/1
Brooklyn Nets vs Oklahoma City Thunder 22/1
Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Clippers 30/1
Brooklyn Nets vs Portland Trailblazers 75/1
Washington Wizards vs San Antonio Spurs 20/1
Washington Wizards vs Oklahoma City Thunder 30/1
Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Clippers 28/1
Washington Wizards vs Portland Trailblazers 75/1
Series Prices
Washington Wizards (Series Prices) +160 (8/5)
Indiana Pacers (Series Prices) -180 (5/9)
Brooklyn Nets (Series Prices) +400 (4/1)
Miami Heat (Series Prices) -600 (1/6)
Los Angeles Clippers (Series Prices) +170 (17/10)
Oklahoma City Thunder (Series Prices) -200 (1/2)
Portland Trail Blazers (Series Prices) +280 (14/5)
San Antonio Spurs (Series Prices) -375 (4/15)
Miscellaneous Prop
How many Second Round Games will go to Overtime?
Over/Under
2.5
Washington Wizards vs. Indiana Pacers
NBA CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS - SERIES PRICESWashington Wizards (Series Prices) +160 (8/5)
Indiana Pacers (Series Prices) -180 (5/9)
Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards - Exact Series Result
Indiana Pacers win 4-0 17/2
Indiana Pacers win 4-1 7/2
Indiana Pacers win 4-2 4/1
Indiana Pacers win 4-3 7/2
Washington Wizards win 4-0 20/1
Washington Wizards win 4-1 9/1
Washington Wizards win 4-2 11/2
Washington Wizards win 4-3 11/2
Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards - Total Games in Series
4 6/1
5 5/2
6 7/4
7 7/4
Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards - Average Second Round Points Per Game - John Wall
Over/Under
18½
Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards - Average Second Round Assists Per Game - John Wall
Over/Under
8
Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards - Average Second Round Points Per Game - Bradley Beal
Over/Under
16½
Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards - Average Second Round Points Per Game - Marcin Gortat
Over/Under
11½
Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards - Average Second Round Rebounds Per Game - Marcin Gortat
Over/Under
9
Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards - Average Second Round Points Per Game - Paul George
Over/Under
22½
Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards - Average Second Round Rebounds Per Game - Paul George
Over/Under
8½
Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards - Average Second Round Points Per Game - David West
Over/Under
15
Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards - Average Second Rebounds Per Game - David West
Over/Under
7
Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards - Average Second Round Points Per Game - Lance Stephenson
Over/Under
14
Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards - Average Second Round Rebounds Per Game - Lance Stephenson
Over/Under
7
Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards - Average Second Round Points Per Game - George Hill
Over/Under
10½
Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards - Average Second Round Minutes Points Per Game – Roy Hibbert
Over/Under
25½
Brooklyn Nets vs Miami Heat
NBA CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS - SERIES PRICES
Brooklyn Nets (Series Prices) +400 (4/1)
Miami Heat (Series Prices) -600 (1/6)
Miami Heat vs. Brooklyn Nets - Exact Series Result
Miami Heat win 4-0 9/2
Miami Heat win 4-1 9/4
Miami Heat win 4-2 4/1
Miami Heat win 4-3 4/1
Brooklyn Nets win 4-0 30/1
Brooklyn Nets win 4-1 18/1
Brooklyn Nets win 4-2 9/1
Brooklyn Nets win 4-3 11/1
Miami Heat vs. Brooklyn Nets - Total Games in Series
4 15/4
5 9/5
6 12/5
7 12/5
Miami Heat vs. Brooklyn Nets - Average Second Round Points Per Game - Joe Johnson
Over/Under
16½
Miami Heat vs. Brooklyn Nets - Average Second Round Points Per Game - Deron Williams
Over/Under
16
Miami Heat vs. Brooklyn Nets - Average Second Round Assists Per Game - Deron Williams
Over/Under
6
Miami Heat vs. Brooklyn Nets - Average Second Round Points Per Game - Paul Pierce
Over/Under
14½