The Warriors are a minus-260 series favorite over the Cavaliers (plus-220) in the NBA Finals, which start Thursday at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. Here’s a survey of opinions from Review-Journal staff members, other media, oddsmakers and professional handicappers.
Former Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps was at the Rio Convention Center on Wednesday to play in the World Series of Poker’s $10,000 buy-in Tag Team No-limit Hold ’em tournament.
After blowing a 3-1 lead last year and adding a former MVP, the pressure is squarely on the Warriors. As an underdog after finally bringing a banner home to Cleveland, LeBron James is playing with house money.
The 48th annual World Series of Poker kicked off Wednesday at the Rio Convention Center.
NBA Finals series price: Cleveland Cavaliers plus-220, Golden State Warriors minus-260.
The Casino Employees event is the first of 74 tournaments at the World Series of Poker and is open to worldwide casino employees with a valid employee ID or current pay-stub verification.
The Westgate Superbook has opened Jon Jones as a favorite over champion Daniel Cormier at UFC 214 in Anaheim, California.
The 48th annual WSOP begins Wednesday at the Rio Convention Center and features 74 tournaments over the next 7½ weeks that officials believe will appeal to pros and amateurs alike.
“The public will always take the perceived worst teams and bet them under. It worked for them last year,” Westgate sports book manager Ed Salmons said. “I’m on the opposite end of that. I think teams like Cleveland can always get better.”
Handicapper Alex Smith (AxSmithSports.com) is backing the Predators at plus-140 on the money line Monday over the Penguins in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
