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NBA Finals: Celtics (-210) vs. Mavs
This year's NBA Finals will never foster 'David vs. Goliath' analogies, but it does pit the team with the best record that has been the betting favorite all season against a team that opened the year as a solid longshot.
PGA Preview: RBC Canadian Open
With Scottie Scheffler taking the week off, McIlroy is the +360 favorite as he tries to repeat at a familiar course. The Northern Irishman headlines a watered-down field that includes the likes of Tommy Fleetwood (+1600), Sahith Theegala (+1800) and defending champion, Nick Taylor (+8000).
Tatum new ECF MVP favorite (-200)
Tatum shifted from +115 to -200 at DraftKings to become the new favorite, following a 36-point near triple-double in a comeback win.
Wide open WCF Rebounding prop
Dereck Lively's Game 3 injury has turned a particular rebound prop for the entire Western Conference Finals into a wide open race with five or six players now available to cash.
Celtics role reversal from 2023
One year after facing a 3-0 series deficit in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics lead this year's conference finals by the exact same margin.
WNBA Rookie award odds shift 🎥
Women's basketball star Caitlin Clark remains a sizable favorite (-650) to win the WNBA Rookie of the Year award, but her odds have adjusted enough to suggest two other players have a viable chance.
Tatum’s 3-pointer prop saga
In every playoff game, Jayson Tatum has had a prop of 2.5 made three-pointers. The over has only cashed twice in 13 playoff games.
Oilers slight ‘dogs to reach Cup Final
The betting market indicates Canada's Stanley Cup drought is likely to continue but the Edmonton Oilers do have more than a puncher's chance. The Oilers are slight +110 underdogs in the Western Conference Finals, as they face the Dallas Stars.
Cup favorite Panthers face Rangers in ECF
Florida is the +235 favorite of the four remaining teams and opens the Eastern Conference Finals as a -150 favorite against the New York Rangers, despite being the road team.
Scheffler: historic +270 favorite at Charles Schwab
After a wild major championship weekend that saw the world's top-ranked golfer get arrested hours before his tee time, the schedule thankfully moves on with much less hoopla. And Scottie Scheffler is the +270 betting favorite.