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**Let me preface this Post by saying I have no affiliation with any sports betting organizations and this post is not intended to encourage gambling, just inform Suns fans on the "Experts" Opinions on our chances this season**

Okay that being Said, I was looking at the odds on a sports gambling site I occasionally visit and my jaw dropped, according to the experts we have the same chance of winning the title as Charlotte and less of a chance than Washington and New York (Must be that possible Addition of Sessions that put them over the top). I know we have declined but I don't think we're the Bobcats quite yet, I guess we'll see. I'll put 10 bucks on us like I always do with the suns, d'backs and cards(almost paid off HUGE last year).

Here are their full odds, also put up the MVP and ROY odds, funny to see Shaq & Arenas ahead of Amare & Nash if you ask me.

NBA Championship - Outright

* L A Lakers 3.50
* Cleveland 4.00
* Boston 5.00
* Orlando 8.00
* San Antonio 11.00
* Denver 13.00
* Utah 17.00
* Houston 19.00
* Portland 21.00
* Chicago 34.00
* Atlanta 36.00
* Miami 41.00
* Detroit 41.00
* Dallas 51.00
* New York 51.00
* New Orleans 51.00
* Washington 61.00
* Philadelphia 61.00
* Phoenix 81.00
* Toronto 81.00
* Charlotte 81.00
* New Jersey 101.00
* Indiana 101.00
* Oklahoma 101.00
* Golden State 101.00
* Minnesota 126.00
* Milwaukee 151.00
* L A Clippers 151.00
* Memphis 151.00
* Sacramento 151.00

NBA MVP - Outright

* LeBron James 3.75
* Kobe Bryant 4.00
* Dwyane Wade 6.00
* Chris Paul 9.00
* Dwight Howard 9.00
* Carmelo Anthony 11.00
* Dirk Nowitzki 13.00
* Tim Duncan 13.00
* Brandon Roy 17.00
* Tony Parker 17.00
* Deron Williams 23.00
* Shaquille ONeal 23.00
* Gilbert Arenas 26.00
* Amare Stoudemire 31.00
* Carlos Boozer 31.00
* Chris Bosh 31.00
* Kevin Durant 31.00
* Kevin Garnett 31.00
* Pau Gasol 31.00
* Paul Pierce 31.00
* Steve Nash 31.00
* Danny Granger 34.00
* Joe Johnson 51.00
* Field (any other player) 13.00

NBA Rookie of the Year- Outright

* Blake Griffin 2.00
* Stephen Curry 6.00
* Tyreke Evans 7.00
* James Harden 9.00
* Gerald Henderson 11.00
* Jonny Flynn 11.00
* Ricky Rubio 11.00
* Hasheem Thabeet 14.00
* DeMar DeRozan 16.00
* Tyler Hansbrough 16.00
* Earl Clark 19.00
* James Johnson 19.00
* Jeff Teague 19.00
* Jordan Hill 19.00
* DeJuan Blair 21.00
* Terrence Williams 21.00
* Toney Douglas 23.00
* Wayne Ellington 26.00
* Sam Young 29.00
* Jrue Holiday 31.00
* Austin Daye 34.00
* Brandon Jennings 34.00
* DeMarre Carroll 51.00
* Field (any other player) 13.00

Sounds about right, NY is a bit high i think

Actually these odds are a sad reality....

100 bucks on San Antonio

I still dont think we are in Charlotte, NYK territory yet, I'm fine with our odds just not with them being where they are I guess.

Also I know we are better than Toronto, Philly(especially w/o miller) and Washingotn but I can see the Odds-makers not thinking so.

Yeah, cant believe they think we're in line with Philly and Toronto, that's disgraceful. Although, I do think a healthy Arenas puts Washington way ahead of us (their squad can score better than us with all the scorers they have, but they have a much worse defensive squad than we do, and that's saying something).

There's a lot of eyebrow raisers if you ask me.

How is houston in contention when they lost artest and ming?

New york has the same odds as Dallas and New Orleans?

Detroit is above Dallas, New orleans, Philly and Us?

MVP looks like some sure money
place equal amount on LeBron and Kobe, or 65% on LeBron and 35% on Kobe since LeBron is more likely

Baron Davis MVP

Clippers win 54 games


hahaha

you guys have to remember its not that phoenix is as bad as toronto, but when you factor in how much easier it would be for toronto to get that far compared to phx is evens out.

TheMoochinator wrote:Baron Davis MVP

Clippers win 54 games


hahaha

Can the Clips finish 3rd in the Pacific this year? Look at their roster, they have talent...

Wait...81 bucks to win the championship? So if I put down 10 bucks, I'd get 810 back?

Phoenix is a 5 or 6 seed in the West right now. I'll take that chance.

Zarko wrote:you guys have to remember its not that phoenix is as bad as toronto, but when you factor in how much easier it would be for toronto to get that far compared to phx is evens out.

You might be right. I mean ur reasoning in principle is right. But I actually think that right now the Eatern Conference is tougher to win. In the West, apart from the Lakers everyone else is pretty much at the same level. In the East Orlando, Boston and Cleveland are a big step ahead of the rest of the competition.

I'm putting 10k on the suns to win. If I happens, parties on me guys.


Yeah right. Even if we were good enough to win the championship, SSOL days, Stern would find a way to screw us over.

It's a pointless bet to make.

WTFsunsFTW wrote:100 bucks on San Antonio

Thats the bet.

In fact, I'd put 10 on LA and Boston, 20 on San Ant.

Exactly, mine's going on SA

Because you KNOW they'll make moves around the deadline to get the guys they need to win it...

TASTIC wrote:Exactly, mine's going on SA

Because you KNOW they'll make moves around the deadline to get the guys they need to win it...

It would be hard to bet on the enemy to win it all lol.
But really, I would probably bet on the Spurs too, but Manu has been getting injured alot...

If the spurs are healthy(big if) and do their regular season roller coaster that ALWAYS ends on the upside for them, something as random as a broken face or crazy suspension would be the only thing that would keep them from winning it all...

I'd bet on SA.

If they win, at least you get money out of it.

If they lose and you lose money, think of it as paying for them to lose, which I would GLADLY do.

If I could ensure that the Lakers would never make the Finals again, I'd pay all the money I have in the bank. Seriously.

Zarko wrote:you guys have to remember its not that phoenix is as bad as toronto, but when you factor in how much easier it would be for toronto to get that far compared to phx is evens out.

Toronto has an easier path to actually making the playoffs so I see your point, but actually advancing to the finals and winning will be much tougher for them.