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June 1 is finally here, which means it\u2019s the start of the NBA Finals<\/em>. The Miami Heat stunned the Boston Celtics<\/em><\/strong> in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and T<\/strong>he Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers<\/strong><\/em> in four games. Nikola Joki\u0107 was the statistical leader for Denver, while Jimmy (Himmy) Butler led the Heat to the finals. With the finals starting tonight, who will lead the NBA Finals in scoring?<\/strong> If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:<\/em><\/p>\n

NBA Finals Scoring Leaders Odds:<\/h2>\n

Nikola Joki\u0107: +115<\/span><\/h4>\n

\u00a0Nikola Joki\u0107<\/strong><\/em> was the statistical\u00a0leader in the series against the Timberwolves, the Suns, and the Lakers.<\/em>\u00a0 Joki\u0107 was an MVP candidate<\/a> for a reason this season and makes everyone around him play better. He can attack inside, hit outside the perimeter, creates plays for his teammates, and is a staple for Denver on the daily.<\/strong><\/em> He is playing elite basketball and is an unstoppable force. During the NBA Finals, everyone will be looking at his matchup against big man Bam Adebayo. The question is, can Adebayo stop\u00a0Joki\u0107?<\/em><\/p>\n

Postseason Stats:<\/strong> 29.9 Points, 1.1 Steals, 10.3 Assists., and 13.3 Rebounds in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. In addition, Joki\u0107 is shooting 47.4 Percent from the three, and 53.8 percent from the field this post season.<\/em><\/p>\n

Jimmy Butler: +650<\/span><\/h4>\n

There\u2019s no doubt in our minds that Jimmy Butler is HIM, <\/strong><\/em>and he is\u00a0known as \u2018Playoff Jimmy\u2019<\/strong> <\/em>for a reason. In fact, according to Bleacher Report, Butler recently filed trademark for \u2018Himmy Buckets,\u201d in which he plans to use on clothing and more.<\/em> Butler is the heart and soul of this team and put the Heat on his back even through injuries. Like Nikola Joki\u0107, he was the leading scorer in the series against the Celtics, Knicks, and Bucks.<\/strong> <\/em>It\u2019s important to note, Butler is shooting 80 percent from the free-throw line. He\u2019s an aggressive player that plays tough on both sides of the ball and will do whatever he can to help.<\/em><\/p>\n

Postseason Stats:<\/strong><\/em> 28.5 Points, 2.1 Steals, 5.7 Assists, and 7 Rebounds. He\u2019s shooting 35.6 percent from the three, and 48.3 percent from the field.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Jamal Murray: +250<\/span><\/h4>\n

Jamal Murray<\/strong> <\/em>suffered a torn ACL in the 2021 season,<\/em> and Denver felt the effects of his absence. Much like Nikola Joki\u0107, Murray is an integral part of this Nuggets team.<\/strong><\/em> Murray had monstrous games this postseason and can be clutch in certain situations<\/em>. We saw him perform in the bubble, and since then, Murray has taken his game to a new level<\/em>. Known to go off in the 4th quarter, Jamal Murray has established himself as an outstanding three-level scorer<\/strong><\/em>. He can hit beyond the arc, the mid-range, and can drive to the basket and finish.<\/em> Nikola Joki\u0107 may be the \u201cguy\u201d in Denver, however, Jamal Murray could arguably be the best man on the court this series against Miami.<\/em><\/p>\n

Postseason Stats:<\/strong> 27.7 Points, 1.7 Steals, 6.1 Assists, and 5.5 Rebounds. He\u2019s shooting 92.5 Percent from the line, 39.8 Percent from the three, and 48 percent from the field.<\/em><\/p>\n

Bam Adebayo: +2500<\/span><\/h4>\n

Although quiet on the offensive front in the final two games against the Celtics, Bam Adebayo has been proficient throughout the playoffs<\/em>. Adebayo is an elite rim protector and is considered of the NBA\u2019s best defensive guys.<\/em><\/strong> Standing at 6 foot 9, Bam is slightly undersized for a Center and is not an outside shooter.<\/strong><\/em> However, Adebayo is a force in the paint.<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 Even though Adebayo didn\u2019t have a big offensive Game 7, he was a presence down below, and was a huge defensive player for Miami. T<\/strong>he Biggest question heading into the NBA Finals will be his matchup against MVP Candidate Nikola Joki\u0107.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Bam averaged 20.5 Points, 1.5 Blocks, and 4.5 Rebounds in 2 games against Denver this season, in which <\/em>he was held to 42.9 percent field goal shooting.<\/strong><\/em> There\u2019s no doubt Nikola Joki\u0107 will give Adebayo a hard time in the paint this series. However, I do believe Bam Adebayo will eat down low as well, considering the Nuggets will want to keep Nikola Joki\u0107 out of foul trouble.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Postseason Stats:<\/strong><\/em> 16.8 Points, 1 steal, 3.8 Assists, and 9.2 Rebounds. He\u2019s shooting 79.7 percent from the free-throw line, and 49.2 percent from the field.<\/em><\/p>\n

Michael Porter Jr.: +3000<\/span><\/h4>\n

\u00a0Michael Porter Jr<\/strong><\/em>. is one of my x -factors<\/strong> <\/em>in the NBA Finals<\/a>, and one of Denver\u2019s top role players.<\/strong> <\/em>Once riddled with Injuries, Porter Jr. is one of the most important players on this Nuggets team. Although Porter Jr. is a tremendous player, he\u2019s been inconsistent, especially in this year\u2019s playoffs.<\/strong><\/em> Standing at 6 foot 10, it\u2019s hard to imagine who will cover Porter Jr., given Adebayo will have the matchup with Nikola Joki\u0107. Besides Caleb Martin, the next man up to guard MPJ would be Kevin Love, who is not the best defensively. Porter Jr. had some big games against Minnesota and Phoenix; however, he will be an x factor in this next test.<\/p>\n

If Nikola Joki\u0107 and Jamal Murray are clamped up, can Michael Porter Jr. shoot as well as he did against the Timberwolves and Lakers?<\/em> It will be vital for him to attempt as many three-point shots,<\/em> and hopefully make them in key situations. I don\u2019t see him leading the team in points. However, I believe his shooting volume will increase against Miami,<\/strong> in <\/em>which he attempted 13 threes last game against the Heat. Look for his matchup against Caleb Martin, who has a huge size disadvantage.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Postseason Stats:<\/strong><\/em> 14.6 Points, 1.8 Assists, and 7 Rebounds. Porter Jr. is shooting 81 percent from the free-throw line, 40.8 percent from the three, and 45.5 percent from the field.<\/em><\/p>\n

Caleb Martin: +3500<\/span><\/h4>\n

\u00a0I saw Caleb Martin destroy the Boston Celtics in Game 7 with my own two eyes<\/strong><\/em> at the TD Garden in Boston<\/em>. Once an undrafted player<\/em>, Martin has risen to an NBA star who was the best player on the floor in Game 7<\/em>. Caleb Martin showed his speed and ability to get open, especially from the three-point line against the Celtics. In fact, Martin shot 66.7 Percent from the three, and shot 4-6 against the Celtics last game<\/strong><\/em>. Although he only averaged 6.6 Points in April, Martin stepped up in the absence of Tyler Herro and Victor Oladipo. <\/em><\/p>\n

In addition, Martin averaged 19.3 Points, 6.4 Rebounds, and shot 60 Percent from the field in the Eastern Conference Finals.<\/strong> <\/em>To me, Caleb Martin is one of the biggest x-factors for Miami,<\/em> and some considered him to be the Eastern Conference Finals MVP. Also, his playing time increased following teammates injuries. Can he sustain his numbers and step up, especially if Jimmy Butler is hampered by injuries? Look for the matchup with Michael Porter Jr here.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Postseason Stats:<\/strong><\/em> 14.1 Points and 9.2 Rebounds. He\u2019s shooting 79.7 percent from the free-throw line, and 49.2 percent from the field.<\/em><\/p>\n

Gabe Vincent: +6000<\/span><\/h4>\n

\u00a0Gabe Vincent<\/strong> <\/em>is another undrafted player<\/em>, who\u2019s seen his stock rise<\/strong><\/em>, especially with injuries in the NBA Playoffs. Vincent found himself with increased minutes,<\/strong> <\/em>due to the decline in play by point guard Kyle Lowry. In the Heats Game 2 win against the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals<\/a>, Vincent finished with 29 Points, and shot nearly 80 percent from the field, and 66.7 percent from the three<\/strong><\/em>. If you look at those numbers, they are incredible. Not only is Gabe Vincent a force on the defensive end, but he\u2019s also become a player that can handle high volume shooting.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Although Vincent was offensively absent in the last three games against the Knicks in the 2nd round, he showed up big in Game 5 against the Bucks. I expect Vincent to bring his defensive presence and could be that x-factor if Butler is clamped up.<\/em><\/p>\n

Postseason Stats:<\/strong> 13.1 Points, 2.3 Assists, and 1.7 Rebounds. He\u2019s shooting 89.3 percent from the free-throw line, 39 percent from the three, and 40.8 Percent from, the Field.<\/em><\/p>\n

Max Strus: +7000<\/span><\/h4>\n

\u00a0Max Strus<\/strong><\/em> may have a little chip on his shoulder now that Miami beat the team who once let him go (Boston).\u00a0 He can get hot at any time, and when he\u2019s hot, there\u2019s no stopping Strus.<\/strong><\/em> Although Strus was inconsistent in the Eastern Conference Finals against Boston,<\/strong><\/em> we saw what he could against the Chicago Bulls in the Play-In Tournament.<\/em> In that single game, Strus shot 7-12 from the three, and added 31 points.<\/em><\/p>\n

Strus had his best numbers against the New York Knicks in the second round, in which he averaged 14.7 Points Per Game.<\/em> Strus is being talked about as one of the best undrafted free agents, and will have a huge test against the Nuggets, who more than likely watched film on their role players. With Strus averaging under 30 minutes in the playoffs, I don\u2019t see him being the top scorer in this series.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Postseason Stats:<\/strong><\/em> 10.3 Points, 1 Assist, and 3.3 Rebounds. He\u2019s shooting 81 percent from the free-throw line, 35.9 percent from the three, and 45.2 Percent from, the Field.<\/em><\/p>\n

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: +10000<\/span><\/h4>\n

\u00a0Kentavious Caldwell-Pope<\/strong><\/em> is not a stranger to the NBA Finals and is another x-factor in the Finals. In fact, he was an important player when the Los Angeles Lakers won the Championship in 2020 against the Heat<\/strong><\/em>. Not only does he have experience in the Finals, but this is also his second matchup against Jimmy Butler and Head coach Erik Spoelstra in the Finals. The addition of both him and Aaron Gordon helped shape this Nuggets team into championship contenders throughout the league.\u00a0 Caldwell-Pope is known for his corner threes and thrives when he\u2019s left open to make the shot. He is an incredible shooter and is a player that is not afraid to take shots in big moments.<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n

We saw Caldwell-Pope have a massive Game 6 against Phoenix, and Game 1 against the Lakers.<\/em> In addition to his shooting, Caldwell-Pope is arguably Denver\u2019s best defensive guard, which will vital against a Heat team that can shoot.<\/strong> He\u2019s averaging 33 minutes per game this postseason<\/em>, and I like his NBA odds<\/a> better than Michael Porter Jr. I truly believe KCP will be an important x-factor<\/strong><\/em> for this Nuggets team. Along with his defense, KCP may need to take more shots to keep up with Miami\u2019s shooting guards.<\/p>\n

Postseason Stats:<\/strong><\/em> 11.7 Points, 1.3 Steals, 1.6 Assists, and 3.2 Rebounds. He\u2019s shooting 86.4 percent from the free-throw line, 41.1 Percent from the three, and 48.1 percent from the field.<\/em><\/p>\n

Aaron Gordon: +100000<\/span><\/h4>\n

There\u2019s no question Aaron Gordon is one of Denver\u2019s best role players,<\/strong><\/em> and the trade with the Orlando Magic was a successful one. Although Gordon\u2019s offensive numbers dipped slightly from the regular season to the playoffs,<\/em> he\u2019s an impactful player. It\u2019s important to note Gordon had a career year with the Nuggets<\/strong><\/em>. Not only does Gordon possess tremendous size at 6 foot 8, 235 pounds, he can attack and finish at the rim. In addition, he hits outside shots and steps up when he needs to.<\/p>\n

Considering the Nuggets are healthy, I expect his role to remain the same in the playoffs. Gordon\u2019s had some big games against the Lakers and Phoenix. Otherwise, his performance has been underwhelming offensively. So far, Aaron Gordon is averaging 35.6 Minutes in the playoffs, and I expect him to have a tough matchup, especially if he\u2019s matched up with Jimmy Butler.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Postseason Stats:<\/strong><\/em> 13 Points, 2.5 Assists, and 5.5 Rebounds. He\u2019s shooting 70.4 percent from the free-throw line, 35.1 Percent from the three, and 49 percent from the field.<\/em><\/p>\n

Stay tuned for more odds, stats, and predictions for the NBA Finals.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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