2012 NBA Finals Odds
(TheSpread) – The 2012 NBA Finals is set to begin Tuesday now that the matchup is set. Here is a look at the odds to win this year’s series.
The 2012 NBA Finals features the Miami Heat facing off with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Both teams were 2 seeds in their respective conference, but the Thunder will have the home court advantage for this 2-3-2 series format. According to oddsmakers, the Thunder are the favorite to win the series, as they have odds of -160. Miami has been given odds of +140 to win the NBA Finals. The series gets started on Tuesday night in Oklahoma City.
The Thunder managed to reach the NBA Finals by beating the San Antonio Spurs in the conference finals. The Thunder also disposed of the Mavericks and Lakers on the road to the Finals. Oklahoma City has yet to lose at home in the playoffs. The Thunder came into the playoffs with 1/1 odds to win the Western Conference.
Miami survived a grueling series with the Boston Celtics that went seven games in the Eastern Conference Finals. Miami also got past the Pacers and the Knicks on their road to the NBA Finals. The Heat came into the postseason with 2/3 odds to win the East.
These two teams split the season series 1-1. On March 25, the Thunder beat the Heat 103-87 at home. Kevin Durant scored 28 points and had 8 assists in the victory. On April 4, the Heat picked up a 98-93 victory at home. LeBron James had 34 points and 10 assists to lead Miami to the win.
2012 NBA Finals Odds To Win
Miami Heat +140
Oklahoma City Thunder -160
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