Online sportsbook releases various NBA postseason props

NBA fans are dealing with three days without action on the court, but an online sportsbook is ramping up its NBA offerings with a variety of postseason prop bets centered on some of the league's top teams.

Toronto leads the Eastern Conference by two games, following by Boston (2 GB) and then Cleveland (6.5 GB). Four other squads are still within 10 games of the top spot. 

It's more of a two-team race out West with the Rockets in first place, but by just a half game with Golden State looming directly behind them. 

BetDSI is offering prop bets on who takes those top spots and much more. Here are the lines with picks from SportsLine handicapper Adam Thompson:

No. 1 seed in 2017-18 Eastern Conference Playoffs

Toronto Raptors +150 (Wager $100 to win $150)
Boston Celtics +265
Cleveland Cavaliers +550
Washington Wizards +670
Field +275

The pick: The Raptors are the hottest team in the NBA, and the only team ranked in the top 10 in points per game and points allowed. Toronto is 6-3 against Boston, Cleveland, Washington and Philadelphia, including a 34-point win over the Cavs and 20-point win over the Celtics, their top two challengers.

No. 1 seed in 2017-18 Western Conference Playoffs

Houston Rockets +150
Golden State Warriors -105 (Wager $105 to win $100)
Field +200

The pick: Houston's won 10 straight and is a half-game ahead of the Warriors with roughly 25 to go. But how does one pick against the team that has four All-Stars and has been-there, done-that three years in a row?

The Rockets beat the Warriors in two of three meetings and they have the roster to keep the roll going. But betting on the Rockets means betting on the health of Chris Paul (groin), Trevor Ariza (hamstring) and Eric Gordon (knee). I'm going with Golden State here – but we'll see what each rotation looks like in April before picking the NBA Finals.  

Cleveland Cavaliers seed in 2017-18 Eastern Conference Playoffs

1 (+400)
2 (+315)
3 (+135)
4 (+750)
5 or worse (+275)

The pick: I keep waiting for Boston to come back down to earth. The Celtics have overachieved in some respects after losing Gordon Hayward in Game 1. Brad Stevens is Coach of the Year and Kyrie Irving is having an All-NBA season. Irving was right: He was ready to lead a team on his own.

But they've lost four of five, and see a surging Cavaliers team in their rear-view mirror. I think Toronto holds onto the No. 1 overall seed, but the Cavs catch the Celtics for No. 2.

Round of Eastern Conference Playoffs Cavaliers eliminated

1st (+500)
2nd (+365)
Conference Finals (+175)
Not Eliminated (-110)

The pick: I'd love to go see Toronto in the NBA Finals, and the loyalty of DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry to the North pay off.

But LeBron James is rejuvenated. The trade deadline moves have surrounded him by a young and motivated cast. The Cavs haven't lost since the roster upheaval, and Kevin Love will eventually return healthy and fresh. I'm going with the Cavs "Not Eliminated" in the East.

Round of Western Conference Playoffs Thunder eliminated

1st (-115)
2nd (+165)
Conference Finals (+550)
Not Eliminated (+700)

The pick: The Thunder are 8-11 without defensive stopper Andre Roberson in the lineup, but I still think they hold onto a middle seed in the West.

If they secure a 4/5 seed, they'll likely face the Timberwolves, a team that's beaten OKC in three of four already. If OKC somehow climbs up to No. 3, well, it will likely face the Nuggets or Trail Blazers. The Thunder are 1-2 vs. Denver and 0-2 vs. Portland so far.

OKC went all-in this year, but it's looking more and more like a one-round-and-done postseason.

Will the Los Angeles Lakers make the 2017-18 NBA Playoffs?

Yes +400
No -550

The pick: The Lakers are eight games out of the final spot in the West. Even if they get on a roll -- and I'm not seeing that happening – they'd still need to pass over the Clippers and Jazz, and usurp the Nuggets, Blazers or Pelicans. The Lakers are a year (or two) away from competing in the West. Take the easy money and Yes.

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