The unexpected trade that transpired overnight between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers has significantly enhanced the Lakers’ prospects of clinching the NBA championship in June. BetMGM swiftly revised the odds for Los Angeles from +4000 to +1400 following the trade revelation, which involved Luka Doncic moving from the Mavericks to the Lakers, as officially announced by Dallas on Sunday morning. Anthony Davis was another prominent figure in the elaborate six-player, three-team transaction, making his way from Los Angeles to Dallas in the process.
As a result of the trade, the Mavericks’ odds of capturing the coveted Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy shifted from +2000 to +3000. On Sunday morning, DraftKings listed the Lakers at +1700 and the Mavericks at +3500. Over at BetMGM, the Lakers saw their odds of winning the Western Conference slashed from +2000 to +900, while the Mavericks’ odds rose from +1200 to +1400.
Since the news of the trade surfaced early on Sunday, BetMGM reported that 64 percent of bets and 57 percent of the total money wagered were placed on the Lakers. Despite the Lakers’ surge in popularity, the Boston Celtics and the Oklahoma City Thunder continue to be viewed as robust contenders for the NBA title. Both teams are currently listed at +225 on BetMGM and +240 on DraftKings. – Field Level Media
