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NBA Finals Top Scorer Prop Betting: Recent Scoring Trends for the Nuggets and Heat
The NBA Finals begin on June 1st, and there's a clear favorite to win the title.
The Denver Nuggets are -470 to win the series against the Miami Heat based on the NBA Finals odds at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Just because there is a heavy favorite, though, doesn't mean we can't get excited about the series.
There are a lot of NBA player props, NBA parlays, and other various ways to bet the NBA Finals.
An intriguing market for this series is for the NBA Finals scoring leader.
| NBA Finals Scoring Leader | FanDuel Sportsbook Odds | Playoff PPG | Conference Finals PPG | Semifinals PPG | Quarterfinals PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | +110 | 29.9 | 27.8 | 34.5 | 26.2 |
| Jimmy Butler | +170 | 28.5 | 24.7 | 24.6 | 37.6 |
| Jamal Murray | +260 | 27.7 | 32.5 | 24.8 | 27.2 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | +6500 | 14.6 | 15.0 | 12.8 | 16.4 |
| Caleb Martin | +6500 | 14.1 | 19.3 | 10.5 | 11.2 |
| Aaron Gordon | +20000 | 13.0 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 13.4 |
| Bam Adebayo | +20000 | 16.8 | 14.9 | 18.7 | 17.4 |
| Gabe Vincent | +20000 | 13.1 | 15.8 | 10.3 | 13.0 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | +20000 | 11.7 | 14.8 | 10.7 | 10.4 |
| Max Strus | +20000 | 10.3 | 9.4 | 14.7 | 6.4 |
There has been a clear top trio in scoring in the playoffs, and the odds reflect that.
Nikola Jokic (+110 to lead the NBA Finals in points) is averaging 29.9 points per game in the playoffs to lead all remaining players, and he maxed out at 34.5 per game in the semifinals.
Jimmy Butler (+170) is averaging 28.5 per game in the playoffs but has been below 25.0 points per game in each of his past two series after an elite showing in the quarterfinals (37.6 per game).
Jamal Murray (+260) dropped 32.5 points per game in the Western Conference Finals and actually outscored Jokic (27.2 to 26.2) in Denver's opening-round series.
Caleb Martin (+6500) has been scoring well lately and averaged 19.3 per game in the Eastern Conference Finals. However, the team should be getting Tyler Herro back for the NBA Finals at some point, which could impact the scoring trends we've seen from Miami's rotation.
The above author is a FanDuel employee and is not eligible to compete in public daily fantasy contests or place sports betting wagers on FanDuel. The advice provided by the author does not necessarily represent the views of FanDuel. Taking the author's advice will not guarantee a successful outcome. You should use your own judgment when participating in daily fantasy contests or placing sports wagers.
