In the road to the NBA Finals, history has proven that no matter how much talent you bring to the playoffs, timing is everything. And just in time for the postseason, the Miami Heat found the proper mix.
With an ugly 0-3-1 start against the spread (2-2 straight-up) in the first four games against the Chicago Bulls, Antoine Walker helped the Heat survive by emerging as the team?s third offensive weapon, behind Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O'Neal. Despite Wade's prowess and the Heat's cohesion into a unit, they still open as +130 underdogs in the NBA Finals. That underdog status has plenty to do with their opponents.
Over the years the Dallas Mavericks seemed to have the stars, leadership and depth to reach the NBA Finals. This year they finally achieved that goal. The Mavs opened the playoffs with a stampede, sweeping the Memphis Grizzlies and starting the playoffs 5-0 ATS. Mavs coach Avery Johnson proved his worth as the league's coach of the year by giving the usually soft squad the grit needed to contend deep into the playoffs. With a record of 12-5 ATS in the playoffs and impressive victories over powerhouses like the Spurs and Suns, the Mavs have opened as -150 favorites to take home the NBA crown.
NBA Basketball Betting, 2006 NBA Playoff Lines at Bodog Sportsbook
Miami Heat +5
vs Dallas Mavericks -5
And then there were two! Who will be the world champions of basketball? Get all your NBA Finals odds in the Bodog Sportsbook!
With an ugly 0-3-1 start against the spread (2-2 straight-up) in the first four games against the Chicago Bulls, Antoine Walker helped the Heat survive by emerging as the team?s third offensive weapon, behind Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O'Neal. Despite Wade's prowess and the Heat's cohesion into a unit, they still open as +130 underdogs in the NBA Finals. That underdog status has plenty to do with their opponents.
Over the years the Dallas Mavericks seemed to have the stars, leadership and depth to reach the NBA Finals. This year they finally achieved that goal. The Mavs opened the playoffs with a stampede, sweeping the Memphis Grizzlies and starting the playoffs 5-0 ATS. Mavs coach Avery Johnson proved his worth as the league's coach of the year by giving the usually soft squad the grit needed to contend deep into the playoffs. With a record of 12-5 ATS in the playoffs and impressive victories over powerhouses like the Spurs and Suns, the Mavs have opened as -150 favorites to take home the NBA crown.
NBA Basketball Betting, 2006 NBA Playoff Lines at Bodog Sportsbook
Miami Heat +5
vs Dallas Mavericks -5
And then there were two! Who will be the world champions of basketball? Get all your NBA Finals odds in the Bodog Sportsbook!
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