NBA Finals Series Odds
The 2010 NBA Finals is set with the past two league champions meeting in a rematch of the 2008 Finals as the Boston Celtics take on the Los Angeles Lakers.
In this matchup, L.A. is the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference while Boston is the No. 4 seed out of the Eastern Conference.
Oddsmakers from online sports book Sportsbook.com have given Los Angeles a betting line of -140 to win this series while Boston has been given an even money line.
The Lakers reached the finals by defeating Phoenix 4-2 in the conference finals. Los Angeles closed the series out with two straight wins. Los Angeles disposed of Oklahoma City in six games to start the playoffs while also sweeping Utah in the second round.
Boston reached the finals by defeating defending conference champion, Orlando, 4-2. The Celtics took a 3-0 lead in the series before losing two straight. Boston closed things out at home in game six by double figures. Boston also defeated Miami 4-1 to open the playoffs, then defeated top-seeded Cleveland in the second round 4-2.
During the regular season, the two teams split a pair of games, but both were decided by a single point.
The first game of the Lakers vs. Celtics series begins on Thursday, June 3 at 9PM ET. For a complete list of odds to win the series, see below.
2010 NBA Finals Series Odds:
Boston Celtics even
Los Angeles Lakers -140
Lakers vs. Celtics Series Schedule:
Thursday, June 3 at L.A., 9PM ET on ABC
Sunday, June 6 at L.A., 8PM ET on ABC
Tuesday, June 8 at Boston, 9PM ET on ABC
Thursday, June 10 at Boston, 9PM ET on ABC
*Sunday, June 13 at Boston, 8PM ET on ABC
*Tuesday, June 15 at L.A., 9PM ET on ABC
*Thursday, June 17 at L.A., 9PM ET on ABC
*If Necessary
Posted: 5/30/10 9:29AM ET
