The 2023 NBA Finals are delivering all the drama and intensity we could ask for. Down-to-the-wire matchups, a Warriors squad looking to avoid a Western Conference series loss for the first time since 2014 and the Lebron James-Dillon Brooks beef we all saw coming.
As things stand, the Sixers are the only team to wrap up their first round, with a series sweep of the Brooklyn Nets, though not without a cost, as likely MVP Joel Embiid sustained a knee sprain in their Game 3 win. Coach Doc Rivers gave the superstar “a 50% chance” to be ready for Round 2 against the Celtics, or Hawks should they pull off the improbable.
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With every series at Game 4 or beyond in Round 1, we're looking at the chances of a possible NBA Finals rematch from each of the past three seasons. We'll break down the best odds, as well as the probability for each based on our AI model's predictive analytics. Utilizing 1000s of simulations, we can determine if there's any value to be had in betting these matchups.