NBA Finals Game 1: Get +100 Odds On Heavily Favored Phoenix Suns

Written By Dann Stupp on July 6, 2021
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With the exclusive 2021 NBA Finals Game 1 promotion by DraftKings Sportsbook, it becomes challenging to place bets against the Phoenix Suns.

The best-of-seven series for the NBA Playoffs finale commences on Tuesday (9 p.m., ABC).

In a showdown of conference titans, the Suns, reigning champions of the Western Conference, go head-to-head with the Eastern Conference conquerors, the Milwaukee Bucks.

As the series opener approaches, the Suns hold a significant advantage as favorites, with odds of -250 at numerous sportsbooks in Virginia, including DraftKings.

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If you choose to bet on the moneyline, you will have to place a significant wager on -250 Phoenix in order to win a small amount. For instance, if the Suns emerge victorious, you would have to bet $25 to earn a profit of $10. However, thanks to DraftKings’ NBA Finals promotion, you have the opportunity to receive an equal payout on the Suns with exclusive +100 odds.

Even money on Suns in NBA Finals Game 1

On Tuesday, the Suns (51-21, 12-4) will face off against the Bucks (46-26, 12-5) at the Phoenix Suns Arena in Arizona.

The Suns being 6-point favorites in Game 1 can be attributed to their home-court advantage. Additionally, the initial total of 217 has gradually increased to 219 at most sportsbooks.

DraftKings has shifted its focus to the moneyline in Game 1, despite point spread bets being the typical choice for basketball bettors.

Are you choosing the Suns, who triumphed over the Los Angeles Clippers in six games to claim the Western Conference? Or are you favoring the Bucks, who secured victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 to win the Eastern Conference?

Instead of the original odds of the Suns being favored at -250 and the Bucks as underdogs at +205, the updated odds are now the Suns as slight favorites at +100 and the Bucks as slight underdogs at +210.

There are multiple approaches to betting Game 1 in order to avoid any potential losses, especially when there are two favorable betting options available.

A no-lose NBA Finals Game 1 bet?

Even with the enticing boosted Suns odds, what if you still have a desire to support the Bucks?

There is a method to guarantee that you place a bet on Game 1 without any risk of losing money. Furthermore, even if the Bucks emerge victorious, you will still be a winner.

If you bet on the Suns in the DraftKings promo, your maximum betting limit is $25. If the Suns win, your winnings will amount to $25. However, there is an option to place a bet on both the Suns and the Bucks simultaneously.

On Tuesday morning, the Bucks were listed at +210 odds by both FanDuel and William Hill. Placing a $25 bet on these odds would result in a $62.50 profit if the bet is successful.

If you have placed moneyline bets on both sides of Game 1 and have also availed the DK boost, here’s what you can expect to occur:

Put simply, if the Suns are victorious, you neither gain nor lose any money. However, if the Bucks emerge as the winners, you make a profitable sum of $37.50.

Although it may not be considered pure arbitrage, it is a risk-free opportunity.

Certainly, if you’re a fan of the Milwaukee team, it might seem blasphemous to place any bets on the Suns, especially if it slightly decreases your expected value. However, with the enhanced odds offered by DraftKings, it presents a great opportunity to either emerge victorious or suffer no loss at all. Such favorable prospects in sports betting rarely arise.

Other Suns vs. Bucks promotions

Make sure to stay vigilant and monitor your preferred VA sportsbooks throughout this week.

Given the high likelihood of the NBA Finals attracting significant attention from the sports world, the books will aim to seize this opportunity and benefit from the heightened interest.

An example of this is FanDuel, which is currently providing “NBA Playoffs Enhanced Odds” exclusively for new users. By placing a $5 bet on any NBA single-game moneyline, you will receive odds of +3000. This implies that if your prediction turns out to be correct, your $5 wager will yield a substantial $150 payoff.

All FanDuel users can take advantage of the “Taco Bell 2021 NBA Finals Comeback Bonus.” Simply place a pre-game moneyline bet of $25 or more on the NBA Finals. If your selected team manages to overcome a halftime deficit and emerge victorious, you will receive a $10 bonus in site credit.

Game 1 of BetMGM offers a “Lion’s Boost” where both teams must score a minimum of 25 points in the first quarter. Normally, the bet carries +120 odds, but with the boost, the odds are raised to +145.

For every NBA Finals game, BetMGM offers “Finals OT Insurance” to all users. In the event that your team loses in overtime, you will receive your bet back, up to $20, in the form of free bets.

Unibet offers a unique opportunity called the “Suns/Bucks 3-pt Frenzy” option. If the Suns and Bucks collectively make a total of 30 three-pointers, you have a chance to win with favorable +150 odds. It’s worth noting that the teams had an average of 22.6 three-pointers per game during the regular season.

On Tuesday, William Hill offers a variety of special NBA options, such as the Suns having a victory margin of 20 or more points (+650).

At BetRivers, there are unique NBA betting markets available as well. One of these is the option to bet on the “Bucks vs. Suns Finals to reach Game 7” with odds of +220.

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Dann Stupp, a seasoned sports journalist, has contributed his writing and editing skills to various outlets including The Athletic, USA Today, ESPN, MLB.com, and more. Currently, he resides in Lexington, Virginia.

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