SI NBA Gambling analyst Corey Parson has been making his best bets both leading up to and through the NBA season. Today, he's focusing on each of the upcoming first round matchups, breaking down his top bets for each series.
Five months after the coronavirus pandemic shut down the NBA season, the playoffs have finally arrived. On paper, it may seem that little has changed, but look closer: Everything is different, and the NBA's most prized award is up for grabs.
Seven of the eight match-ups in the NBA playoffs are set but the Lakers are waiting for their opponent based on which team claims the eight seed in the Western Conference.