The Knicks defeated the 76ers 2-0 in the series and are climbing up the Eastern Conference odds board.
After Monday night’s thrilling come-from-behind victory, the Knicks currently have the second-best odds (+650) to win the conference at BetMGM Sportsbook, trailing the NBA at -250 to advance out of the East. They trail only the Celtics, who are favorites to win the Finals.
Tom Thibodeau’s club has been on the rise lately.
About two weeks ago, the Knicks were +2000 to win the East, which was the sixth-best odds in the conference at the time.
A few days later, they jumped to +1200, putting them behind the Celtics, 76ers, and Bucks.
The Knicks are now two wins away from the second round, leapfrogging the latter two teams.
eastern conference odds
| team | odds |
|---|---|
| celtics | -250 |
| knicks | +650 |
| bucks | +700 |
| 76ers | 14/1 |
| cavaliers | 16/1 |
| Pacers | 50/1 |
| magic | 126/1 |
| heat | 150/1 |
Philadelphia fell from +800 about a week ago to +1400 after two losses to the Knicks and Joel Embiid’s continued injury problems.
Despite winning Game 1 against the Pacers on Sunday, the Bucks’ health also caused them to fall in the standings.
Milwaukee is at +700, finishing last behind the Knicks and clinching a spot in the Finals.
The Knicks and Bucks are both tied for +1600 to win the title, which is fifth in the NBA behind the Celtics (+140), Nuggets (+260), Clippers (+1300), and Thunder (+1400). This is a low number.
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The Knicks have always been one of the most popular teams among sports bettors this season.
As of Monday, the Knicks had 23.4 percent of tickets and 14.1 percent of handles at BetMGM, both trailing only the Celtics.
They also have 4.1 percent of tickets and 3.1 percent of handles to win the final.
