Spurs emerging as popular betting choice for NBA title

The Spurs’ 18-game winning streak apparently has caught the attention of the wise guys out in Las Vegas.

Heading into Thursday’s playoff game between Miami and Indiana, the Spurs are the popular betting choice to claim their fifth NBA title in odds provided by .

The Spurs currently are 17-to-10 favorites to claim their fifth title, slightly ahead of Miami at 7-to-4.

Here’s a look at the current odds from Bovada.lv, along with some odds on proposition bets for the upcoming series against Oklahoma City and beyond.

Odds to win 2012 NBA Championship

San Antonio Spurs 17/10

Miami Heat 7/4

Oklahoma City Thunder 5/2

Boston Celtics 12/1

Philadelphia 76ers 33/1

Indiana Pacers 50/1

Will the San Antonio Spurs win the NBA Championship with a playoff record of 16-0?

Yes 75/1

Series Price

Oklahoma City Thunder (Series Prices) 9/5 (+180)

San Antonio Spurs (Series Prices) 10/21 (-210)

Exact Series Result

Oklahoma City Thunder 4-0 18/1

Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1 15/1

Oklahoma City Thunder 4-2 4/1

Oklahoma City Thunder 4-3 7/1

San Antonio Spurs 4-0 10/1

San Antonio Spurs 4-1 7/2

San Antonio Spurs 4-2 21/4

San Antonio Spurs 4-3 12/5

Total Games in Series

4 15/2

5 9/4

6 9/5

7 8/5

Where Will the Series be Decided?

Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City 13/10 (+130)

ATT Center, San Antonio 5/8 (-160)

Player Props

Average 3rd Round Points Per Game – Tony Parker

Over/Under 18½

Average 3rd Round Assists Per Game – Tony Parker

Over/Under 7½

Average 3rd Round Points Per Game – Tim Duncan

Over/Under 15½

Average 3rd Round Rebounds Per Game – Tim Duncan

Over/Under 9

Average 3rd Round Points Per Game – Manu Ginobili

Over/Under 13

Average 3rd Round Points Per Game – Kevin Durant

Over/Under 27½

Average 3rd Round Points Per Game – Russell Westbrook

Over/Under 23½

Average 3rd Round Assists Per Game – Russell Westbrook

Over/Under 5

Average 3rd Round Points Per Game – James Harden

Over/Under 16

Average 3rd Round Blocks Per Game – Serge Ibaka

Over/Under 3½

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