Suns reclaim the number one position in NBA championship odds on Arizona sportsbooks
Arizona sports betting apps are buzzing with excitement following the impressive showing by the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against Dallas on Monday night.
The Suns regained their status as the frontrunners for betting on the 2022 NBA Championship after a dominant 121-114 victory in Game 1.
Throughout the season, Phoenix has consistently held the leading position, setting a new franchise record with 64 wins, surpassing the second-place team, Memphis, by eight victories.
On Monday, Phoenix emerged as a strong contender for the title with six players scoring at least 10 points, including all five starters who played a key role in the team’s success.
Chris Paul finished the game with 19 points, five rebounds, and three assists, stressing that the team’s victory was anything but effortless, highlighting the difficulties of sealing the deal in the high-pressure playoff environment.
Paul expressed satisfaction with the victory, acknowledging that there were moments of imperfection but overall a strong performance. He mentioned plans to analyze the game film and make necessary changes for the next game.
Schedule for the Suns vs. Mavericks Series
- The Suns took an early lead in the series by beating the Mavericks 121-114 in Game 1.
- The next game is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. on TNT in Phoenix.
- The third game is scheduled for May 6 at 6:30 p.m. in Dallas and will be televised on ESPN.
- The fourth game is scheduled for May 8th at 12:30 p.m. at ESPN in Dallas.
- If necessary, Game 5 will occur on May 10 at a venue yet to be decided, broadcasting on TNT in Phoenix.
- The broadcast of Game 6 on May 12 will be on ESPN, with the date and location still to be determined. The game will be held in Dallas only if needed.
- If needed, Game 7 is scheduled to be held in Phoenix on May 15th.
The Suns are once again the top choice for betting on the NBA title.
The Suns became the favorite to win the NBA title in Arizona sports betting on Tuesday after defeating the eighth-seeded New Orleans in six games in the first round.
DraftKings Sportsbook in Arizona has the best odds for the club, with Phoenix having a +235 chance to win their first franchise title, just slightly ahead of Golden State at +270.
Phoenix is the favorite to win it all, with odds of +250 from BetMGM Arizona and FanDuel Sportsbook Arizona. The Warriors follow closely behind with odds of +260 and +270.
On the big board at Caesars Sportsbook, both the Suns and Warriors are listed as favorites with odds of +260.
Phoenix is the consensus favorite over Dallas in Game 2.
The Suns and Mavericks have a game scheduled at the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Arizona time. Oddsmakers are expecting this game to have comparable results to Game 1.
In the second game, three sportsbooks are offering the Suns at -6, while BetMGM Arizona has Phoenix listed at -5.5.
If you want to place a bet on the moneyline, Phoenix is listed at -250 on BetMGM Arizona, and -255 on DraftKings Sportsbook and FanDuel Sportsbook Arizona.
The game highlights from Monday underscored to Suns coach Monty Williams the critical need for a cohesive team in order to secure wins in the postseason.
In Game 1, Williams asserted that his team, despite losing in the NBA Finals to the Milwaukee Bucks the previous year after winning the Western Conference championship, demonstrated their ability to handle their duties.
Williams explained that in order to perform at your best during competition, you must have the appropriate level of fear. This fear should come from a deep respect for the game. Moving forward, they have had to begin anew.
Author
For more than seven years, Peterson Christopher has been reporting on sports and sports betting in Arizona. He has a background in journalism from ArizonaSports.com, the Tucson Weekly, and the Green Valley News. Currently, he serves as the lead writer at yengols.com.
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