NBA Finals prop bets that don't exist, but should...
After a month of preseason, the six-month regular season gauntlet and a dramatic playoff campaign, the 2016 NBA Finals are finally here.
As you may or may not be aware, you are allowed to legally wager on the games and certain player propositions at a legally sanctioned casino -- for example, the LVSuperbook in Las Vegas:
There is plenty of wagers here to keep you busy, but let's be honest: If you could bet on how many times J.R. Smith is going to launch a 3-pointer while being double-teamed with at least ten seconds on the shot clock, you would totally do it.
Whether you want to make serious wagers with your friends or just want a reason to watch the NBA Finals, here are several faux player propositions and future bets that you can bet on at your leisure.
(For those new to the sports gambling world, an odd such as '+150' means the proposition is a 1.5:1 underdog -- if you bet $1 you will be paid back $2.50 total for a $1.50 net profit.
An odd such as '-150' means the proposition is a 1:1.5 favorite -- to win a $1 net profit, you will be required to bet $1.50.)
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Does Draymond Green receive a one-game suspension this series?
YES (+150)
NO (-180)
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How many triple-doubles will LeBron James record during the NBA Finals?
OVER 2 (-110)
UNDER 2 (-110)
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How many games until LeBron James is shown screaming at J.R. Smith?
OVER 2.5 or NONE (-250)
UNDER 2.5 (+210)
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Will Matthew Dellavedova be ejected from any game?
YES (+300)
NO (-420)
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Will Sonya Curry be shown at least once per game?
YES (-110)
NO (-110)
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If the Warriors win, will Riley Curry be brought to the podium during Steph's postgame press conference?
YES (+150)
NO (-180)
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Will someone get posterized at least once in the series?
YES (-170)
NO (+140)
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Will a legal OR illegal shot from half court or further be made at least once during the Finals?
YES (+150)
NO (-180)
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Will Draymond Green leg kick someone to the extent it forces the victim out of the game?
YES (+120)
NO (-150)
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How many times will Jeff Van Gundy be heard saying "What. Is. He. DOING?" regarding the play of J.R. Smith?
OVER 1.5 (-110)
UNDER 1.5 (-110)
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If the Cavaliers win the series, will the national guard be called in by President Obama to help stifle the celebration in the city of Cleveland?
YES (+5000)
NO (-8000)
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Does David Stern make an appearance to at least ONE game and get shown on TV by any broadcast partner?
YES (-110)
NO (-110)
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Is Anderson Varejao spying for the Cavaliers and will he celebrate with Cleveland if they win the title?
YES (+2000)
NO (-4000)
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Will Mike Breen unleash a triple "BANG! BANG! BANG!" at least once during ABC's broadcast of the series?
YES (+180)
NO (-220)
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If the Cavaliers win the championship, what will J.R. Smith's tab at the club (must be reported by TMZ) be the night of the final victory?
OVER $35,000 (-110)
UNDER $35,000 (-110)
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Will someone air ball a free throw at least once during the series?
YES (+120)
NO (-150)
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Will Timofey Mozgov start at least one game for the Cleveland Cavaliers?
YES (+500)
NO (-800)
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Will J.R. Smith record AT LEAST four assists in any game?
YES (-110)
NO (-110)
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Will Jeff Van Gundy say the word "stupid" on air at least once during the series?
YES (-150)
NO (+120)
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Will LeBron James commit an egregious flop at any point in the Finals?
YES (-220)
NO (+160)
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Will Klay Thompson bleed and require a game stoppage at any point?
YES (-110)
NO (-110)
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Will Kyrie Irving make Steph Curry fall over at least once at any point this series?
YES (-110)
NO (-110)
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Will a fan run on to the court during live play?
YES (+270)
NO (-350)
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Will there be a stoppage of play due to a power outage at any point in the series?
YES (+1800)
NO (-3000)
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Will Ed Malloy make a controversial call that ultimately decides the fate of a game?
YES (+130)
NO (-160)
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Will J.R. Smith refer to himself as "Jumpshot Jesus" at any point either during a game or at a televised postgame press conference?
YES (-110)
NO (-110)
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Number of times Riley Curry is shown in the crowd during the course of the series?
OVER 7.5 (+150)
UNDER 7.5 (-210)
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Will Draymond Green record at least one triple-double before series end?
YES (-110)
NO (-110)
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Who will win MVP?
Steph or Klay (-200)
LeBron, Kyrie, or Love (+150)
Field (+1000)
J.R. Smith (+6900)
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Does a buzzer beater determine the result of any game?
YES (+500)
NO (-800)
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Will Andre Iguodala foul out at least once before the series concludes?
YES (+150)
NO (-180)
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Will Matthew Dellavedova intentionally or unintentionally injure Steph Curry at any point?
YES (+200)
NO (-250)
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Will Steph Curry, at any point in the series, shoot a 3 and run away before it goes in?
YES (+120)
NO (-150)
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Total number of games played in the series?
OVER 5.5 (-265)
UNDER 5.5 (+205)
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Will any player score at least 40 points in a game?
YES (-420)
NO (+300)
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Will any player score at least 50 points in a game?
YES (+300)
NO (-420)
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Will Pitbull make an appearance at any point during the live telecast of every game played?
YES (-110)
NO (-110)