As the NBA postseason approaches, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics are seen as front-runners for the championship, with +180 and +190 odds, respectively. The Los Angeles Lakers, bolstered by their recent trade for Luka Doncic, are generating considerable buzz and drawing significant betting interest from the public, despite odds of +1300. Adrian Horton from ESPN BET noted the Lakers as a top liability for sportsbooks due to the increasing wagers in their favor. While the Thunder concluded the season with the best record, Celtics continue to attract betting activity, showing the competitive nature of the playoffs.
The Lakers, after trading for Luka Doncic, have become the betting public's favorite team, attracting a significant percentage of bets and handle leading into the playoffs.
"In terms of liability, it's the Lakers and then everyone else," noted ESPN BET's Adrian Horton, highlighting the high public interest in the L.A. team this postseason.
Despite the Thunder securing the league's best record, the Celtics still lead in betting action, capturing more wagers than any other team heading into the playoffs.
The Cavaliers enter the postseason with the third-best odds, showcasing the competitive landscape heading into the NBA playoffs, alongside favorites Celtics and Thunder.
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