- The Hawks have -5000 odds to make the playoffs. They could miss the playoffs by falling into the Play-In Tournament and losing two games.
- The Magic (-260), 76ers (-205), and Hornets (-120) all have fairly close odds to make the playoffs.
- The Suns (-500) are heavy favorites to make the playoffs out of the West play-in, followed by the Clippers (-135) and Trail Blazers (+120).
ATLANTA – The NBA regular season ends on Sunday and each team has exactly two games left on the schedule. Here’s where the current Play-In Tournament picture lies.
Odds To Make The Playoffs In The East
| Team | Record (GB) | To Make Playoffs | To Miss Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 45-35 (-) | -3000 | +1400 |
| Orlando Magic | 44-36 (1) | -260 | +200 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 43-37 (2) | -205 | +165 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 43-37 (2) | -120 | -110 |
| Miami Heat | 41-39 (4) | +350 | -500 |
As it currently sits, the Hawks are the sixth seed in the East and have -3000 odds to make the playoffs, although they are just one game ahead of the Magic for the top spot in the Play-In Tournament.
The Magic have -260 odds to make the playoffs, currently holding the seven seed. If they were to hold onto that position, they could win their first play-in game to clinch the seven seed or if they lose the first game, they can win their second game to earn the eight seed.
The 76ers and Hornets have the same record, but Philadelphia has slightly better odds to beat out Charlotte for a playoff spot.
Charlotte has been one of the hottest teams in the league over the past few months, but has to face the Pistons and Knicks to close out the season, while the 76ers get the Pacers and Bucks.
Finally, the Heat are listed with +350 odds to make the playoffs at legal sports betting sites. and are the only team remaining in the picture that cannot earn a playoff spot outright.
Miami will have to win two play-in games to make the playoffs if they end as the nine or ten seed.
Odds To Make The Playoffs In The West
| Team | Record (GB) | To Make Playoffs | To Miss Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | 44-36 (-) | -500 | +350 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 41-39 (3) | -135 | +105 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 40-40 (4) | +120 | -150 |
| Golden State Warriors | 37-43 (7) | +300 | -400 |
The field for the Play-In Tournament is locked in, but the seeding can still have some movement in the coming days.
The Suns have secured their spot as the seven seed in the West, meaning they’ll have to win just one game to earn a playoff spot, giving them -500 odds at NBA betting sites.
The Clippers and Trail Blazers are neck and neck for the eight seed and are slated to face each other tonight.
If Portland manages to pull out a win tonight, the two would be tied at 41-40 with one game remaining for each. The Trail Blazers would own the tie breaker with the season series tied at two games apiece, meaning their superior conference record would give them a leg up on LA.
Whichever team comes away with the eight seed would also need just one win in the Play-In Tournament to earn a playoff spot.
The Warriors are locked into the ten seed, so they’ll have to win both of their play-in games to make the playoffs.
The good news for Golden State is that Steph Curry recently returned from his right knee injury on Sunday, so he should be good to go for the play-in.
