The overall inclination to partake in laying their bets seems to be waning in terms of the NBA finals, where sports bettors are concerned, due to a lack of interesting and popularly viewed marquee matchups. For such a game, the bettors would have expected something like the Boston Celtics being pitched against the Los Angeles Lakers. However, for that matter, it could have been the boisterous Boston Bruins opposing the Edmonton Oilers in terms of the Stanley Cup final. However, unfortunately, that is not to be, as all four teams are not going to be anywhere in the picture. On the part of the NBA, it will be Miami Heat up against the Denver Nuggets.
According to the BetMGM trading manager, Christian Cipollini, there would have been a lot more interest if the lineup involved the Celtics being pitched against the Lakers. This would have made a perfect scenario for bettors. However, in this case, it was not to be so, as too many bettors got themselves involved in laying their bets for such a match. He, however, feels that there could have been a bit of sunshine in the case of the Golden Knights, but of late, it is also a fact that their overall popularity seems to be waning more or less. As for the opinion of David Lieberman, who looks after the betting scene for Caesars, he strongly feels the Celtics were unable to draw the crowds.
As per Alex Smith, who is one of the highly respected NHL handicapping experts, in the case of NHL betting, bets are laid on predictions being made regarding the time limit of the games. The inclination for bettors is always towards the possibility of overtime being declared. As an example, he mentioned the game in which the odds were 320+, in the case of a regulation draw, and could have reached a height of 345+. In the case of overtime betting, there is a possibility of it rising to 300-305+.
In the case of South Florida, the Miami Hurricanes managed to reach the top fourth position. However, at the present moment in time, it is the NBA and NHL teams that are taking part in the league championships. In this setup, it would seem better to suggest some mode of further thrills to rope in the bettors, but unfortunately, there is no such thing as legalized betting in the state.
In the opinion of Lieberman, the days when betting was legalized only in Nevada, it was a different situation altogether. Now, with legalization happening all over the U.S., the timing and the teams themselves seem to matter the most in the case of the bettors, so more calculated planning needs to go into everything.
