The Golden State Warriors opened as substantial favorites over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2017 NBA Finals, listed at -260 odds to win the series (a price that requires a $260 wager to win $100). The Cavaliers opened at +220 to win the best-of-seven series, meaning a winning $100 bet would net a $220 profit.
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The Warriors are a perfect 12-0 in the NBA playoffs and are listed at 7-to-1 odds at SportsBetting Dime to sweep the Cavs and finish the postseason 16-0.
NBA Finals odds: Game 1 line, total
In Game 1, set for Thursday, June 1, Golden State opened as a 7-point home favorite. It marks the first time all postseason that the Cavaliers are betting underdogs.
The Game 1 total is a lofty 225.5.
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Both teams have been excellent bets so far this postseason. The Warriors are 8-4 against the spread and have covered five of their last six. The Cavs are 8-4-1 ATS in the 2017 playoffs.
The "over" has cashed at a healthy clip for both clubs as well. Nine of Golden State’s 12 games have gone "over" the total, including five in a row and six of the last seven. Cleveland is 9-4 O/U in the postseason. Neither team, however, has seen a total as high as Game 1's opening number.
NBA Finals odds for MVP
Meanwhile, William Hill earlier this week became the first sports book in Nevada history to post odds on the NBA Finals MVP Award, installing Kevin Durant as the 7-to-5 favorite. Stephen Curry is the second betting choice at 8/5, while LeBron James opened at odds of 2/1.
Here's the full list of odds to win NBA Finals MVP, courtesy of William Hill:
| Player, Finals MVP odds |
| Kevin Durant (GS), 7-5 |
| Stephen Curry (GS), 8-5 |
| LeBron James (CLE), 2-1 |
| Draymond Green (GS), 17-2 |
| Kyrie Irving (CLE), 10-1 |
| Kevin Love (CLE), 15-1 |
| Klay Thompson (GS), 25-1 |
| Tristan Thompson (CLE), 60-1 |
| J.R. Smith (CLE), 150-1 |
| Kyle Korver (CLE), 150-1 |
| Andre Iguodala (GS), 300-1 |
| Deron Williams (CLE), 500-1 |
| Iman Shumpert (CLE), 500-1 |
| Channing Frye (CLE), 500-1 |
| Patrick McCaw (GS), 500-1 |
| David West (GS), 500-1 |
| Shaun Livingston (GS), 500-1 |
| Field, 500-1 |
| Javale McGee (GS), 1,000-1 |
| Zaza Pachulia (GS), 1,000-1 |