It’s an NBA dynasty vs. a first-time finalist.
It’s America vs. O Canada!
It’s Durant vs. wanting to be needed.
It’s Drake vs. the sideline.
That’s right — it’s Warriors vs. Raptors in the 2019 NBA Finals.
Game 1 tips off tonight in Toronto, and the Golden State Warriors — who are going for a 4th title in 5 years — are the heavy favored to beat the Toronto Raptors in the best-of-7 series.
The Warriors were heavily favored to win the NBA championship before the 2018-19 season began while the Raptors were among the top 5 most likely teams in the NBA to win it all at pretty much every sportsbook.
Odds To Win The 2019 NBA Finals
| Team | Opening | Finals Opening | % Chance | Bovada | BetOnline | MyBookie |
| Warriors | -195 | -300 | 73.22% | -280 | -265 | -290 |
| Raptors | +1400 | +250 | 26.78% | +230 | +225 | +235 |
However, when it comes to tonight’s Kevin Durant-less (and Boogie-less too, I guess) game, there isn’t a clear consensus on which team is more likely to win.
The Warriors opened as a 1-point favorite for the Game 1 point spread, but public money has caused the betting line to flip to the Raptors being favored at sportsbooks, like BetOnline.
The money line mirrors the spread for the most part, and oddsmakers are predicting roughly around 213.5 to 214 total points scored from both teams on the over/under.
Game 1 Betting Line
| Line | Bovada | BetOnline | MyBookie |
| Spread | Warriors -1 | Raptors -1.5 | Warriors -1 |
| Money Line | Warriors -115 Raptors -105 | Raptors -119 Warriors -101 | Warriors -115 Raptors -105 |
| Totals O/U | 214.0 (-105/-115) | 213.5 (-105/-115) | 213.5 (-110/-110) |
Prop Bets
There are hundreds of prop bets available for the Raptors-Warriors, so be sure to check the prop section at the betting sites we recommend.
Here are a few of the proposition wagers you can make on what will happen during the series or individual games during the 2019 NBA Finals.
Who will win the 2019 NBA Finals MVP?
- Stephen Curry -175
- Kawhi Leonard +225
- Draymond Green +700
- Klay Thompson +800
- Kevin Durant +1200
- Pascal Siakam +2000
- Andre Iguodala +2500
- Kyle Lowry +2500
- Demarcus Cousins +3300
- Fred VanVleet +3300
- Serge Ibaka +3300
- Marc Gasol +5000
- Kevon Looney +6600
- Norman Powell +6600
Series: Who will score the most points?
- Kawhi Leonard +150
- Stephen Curry +150
- Klay Thompson +500
- Kevin Durant +700
- Pascal Siakim +1000
- Kyle Lowry +1400
- DeMarcus Cousins +3300
- Andre Iguodala +5000
- Danny Green +5000
- Draymond Green +5000
- Fred VanVleet +5000
- Marc Gasol +5000
- Serge Ibaka +5000
Series: Who will score the most 3-point field goals?
- Stephen Curry -225
- Klay Thompson +250
- Kyle Lowry +600
- Fred VanVleet +1200
- Danny Green +1400
- Kawhi Leonard +1400
- Kevin Durant +1400
- Marc Gasol +1600
- Pascal Siakim +2500
- Draymond Green +5000
Series: Who will have the most rebounds?
- Draymond Green +125
- Kawhi Leonard +225
- Pascal Siakim +500
- DeMarcus Cousins +600
- Marc Gasol +600
- Serge Ibaka +600
- Stephen Curry +1400
Series: Who will have the most assists?
- Draymond Green +100
- Kyle Lowry +200
- Stephen Curry +275
- Kawhi Leonard +800
- Klay Thompson +1000
- Marc Gasol +1000
- DeMarcus Cousins +1400
Series: Who will have the most steals?
- Draymond Green +150
- Kawhi Leonard +150
- Andre Iguodala +700
- DeMarcus Cousins +700
- Marc Gasol +700
- Pascal Siakim +800
- Klay Thompson +1000
- Kyle Lowry +1400
- Stephen Curry +1400
Series: Who will commit the most personal fouls?
- Kyle Lowry +250
- Draymond Green +275
- Klay Thompson +300
- Marc Gasol +300
- Pascal Siakim +400
- Serge Ibaka +500
- Stephen Curry +500
- Kawhi Leonard +700
- Andre Iguodala +1000
Drake Props
Oh, you thought team and player statistics were the only props you could bet on?
For those who don’t know, Drake is one of the biggest and best-selling rappers in the world and was born in Toronto.
Drake also happens to be a Raptors courtside season ticket holder who is known for having fun on sidelines. Some even call him the team’s “unofficial global ambassador.”
But recently, he caused some “controversy” when he gave Raptors head coach Nick Nurse a shoulder massage during a game in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Fortunately for all of us, oddsmakers decided to take advantage of this and have some fun with Drake and the Raptors first-ever trip to the finals.
Below you’ll find all the Drake-related prop bets you can put money for the NBA Finals.
How many times will ABC broadcast team say “Drake” during Game 1?
- Over 3.5 times “Drake” is said -120
- Under 3.5 times “Drake” is said -120
Will Drake not attend any Finals games in Toronto?
- Yes +575
- No -1500
Will Drake attend any Finals games at Golden State?
- Yes -300
- No +200
Will Drake watch any Finals games at Jurassic Park?
- Yes -250
- No +170
Will Drake wear a hooded shirt during Game 1?
- Yes -300
- No +200
How many games will the Raptors win with Drake in attendance?
- Over 1.5 -120
- Under 1.5 -120
Will Drake get a tattoo of Kawhi Leonard’s name, nickname or number by the end of 2019?
- Yes -250
- No +190
Will the ABC broadcast show image of Drake’s 30 (Curry) and 35 (Durant) tattoos?
- Yes -200
- No +150
Will the ABC broadcast show Drake give any player a high five during Finals?
- Yes +110
- No -150
Will the ABC broadcast show Drake and Nick Nurse contact each other during Finals?
- Yes -120
- No -120
Will the ABC broadcast show Drake and Kevin Durant contact each other at Game 1?
- Yes -140
- No +100
Will Drake say “Kawhi” in any track on his next album?
- Yes -500
- No +300
Will either Drake or Kevin Durant message the other on Twitter or Instagram during the Finals?
- Yes -300
- No +200
Will Drake troll Steve Kerr on Twitter or Instagram during Finals?
- Yes +150
- No -180
Will Smash Mouth message Drake on Twitter or Instagram during NBA Finals?
- Yes -250
- No +190
Everything You Need To Know
Finally, to help with your bets — and so you don’t miss a second of the NBA Finals action — we’ve included a brief breakdown of where you can watch or stream the game, a look at the series head-to-head this season, stats from both teams in the playoffs, and the full schedule for the Raptors-Warriors matchup.
Also, be sure to check out our 2019 NBA Finals preview, so you can head into tonight’s game with all the pregame info you need to make an educated bet.
Best of luck on your bets, and hopefully your bankroll goes from 0 to 100, real quick!
- Game 1: Tonight at 9pm ET
- TV: ABC
- Stream: WatchESPN
- 2018 Champion: Golden State Warriors
- Trophy: Larry O’Brien
- Arena:
- Raptors – Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
- Warriors – Oracle Arena, Oakland
- 2018-19 Head-to-Head: Raptors 2-0
- Thu, Nov 29 – Raptors won 131-128 OT
- Wed, Dec 12 – Raptors won 113-93
2019 NBA Playoffs – Team Stats
| Team | PPG | PA | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
| Warriors | 117.3 | 110.5 | 48.7% | 37.0% | 81.9% | 44.4 | 28.5 | 7.6 | 6.0 | 14.3 |
| Raptors | 104.9 | 99.6 | 44.1% | 34.5% | 81.8% | 42.8 | 22.4 | 8.0 | 4.5 | 11.8 |
Schedule: Golden State Warriors vs. Toronto Raptors
| # Series | Matchup | Date/Time |
| Game 1 | Golden State Warriors @ Toronto Raptors | Thu., May 30 @ 9pm ET |
| Game 2 | Golden State Warriors @ Toronto Raptors | Sun., June 2 @ 8pm ET |
| Game 3 | Toronto Raptors @ Golden State Warriors | Wed., June 5 @ 9pm ET |
| Game 4 | Toronto Raptors @ Golden State Warriors | Fri., June 7 @ 9pm ET |
| Game 5* | Golden State Warriors @ Toronto Raptors | Mon., June 10 @ 9pm ET |
| Game 6* | Toronto Raptors @ Golden State Warriors | Thu., June 13 @ 9pm ET |
| Game 7* | Golden State Warriors @ Toronto Raptors | Sun., June 16 @ 8pm ET |
*Game 5-7 if necessary
