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NBA Betting Ideas for the Finals: Prop Bets

Written by on June 8, 2015

When it comes to NBA betting on the Finals, there are some players who are content to simply bet on the winner of an individual game or the overall series. That is all perfectly fine, but if you really want to get in on the action and cover all your bases, you need to take a look at the prop bets that are still available for this current series.

Total Game Points 

Given the way that LeBron James has been playing in the Finals, you might want to consider betting on his total points or rebounds in a single game. You can also go head to head with individual players, perhaps pitting James against Stephen Curry. Speaking of prop bets regarding players, now might be the time to get your money on the playoff MVP. This usually goes to a player who plays on the championship winning team, so with the series in the balance, you might still get some pretty good prices on guys like James, Curry, or Thompson.

Quarter Totals

Points totals are always a fun bet, but why just go with total points in a game when you can bet on the totals of each quarter. The great thing about these types of bets is that it makes the game interesting even if it turns into a blowout. You can also look at the points scored by a team or an individual player by quarter, with the latter being a particularly fun bet. For example, Stephen Curry was not at his best in the second game of the series, so you might expect him to come out blazing in Game 3. That might make the over on his first quarter point total a pretty good bet. Kyrie Irving

Series Final Score

Another good prop bet that you might consider giving a look is the final score of the series. The feeling was that the Warriors might get this one over quickly after Kyrie Irving was lost for the year in Game 1. The series now look as though it might be more competitive than anyone expected, with a 6- or 7-game series now looking pretty likely. Do you like the Warriors to win it in 6, or perhaps the Cavaliers to spring the upset and win it in 7? If you feel good about your predictions, why not bet on them?