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After an intense postseason that has left all of us on the edge of our seats, the NBA Finals have finally arrived with a highly anticipated matchup between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors! It is time to check out our NBA odds series with a 2022 NBA Finals MVP prediction for this upcoming series.
The moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived, as tonight will mark the opening contest of the NBA Finals between two squads that are deservingly playing for all of the marbles. While it takes a collective effort to bring home the Larry O'Brien trophy, there is always one name every year that rises to the occasion and is responsible for etching his squad's name in the basketball history books forever.
With more than enough players to choose from on either side to take home MVP honors, there is no reason why you can't make some bang for your buck looking ahead at Game 1 tonight at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
Here are the 2022 NBA Finals MVP odds for the 2022 NBA Finals, courtesy of FanDuel.
2022 NBA Finals: MVP Odds
Stephen Curry: (-115)
Jayson Tatum: (+175)
Jaylen Brown: (+1100)
Klay Thompson: (+2200)
Draymond Green: (+2200)
Marcus Smart: (+4100)
Jordan Poole: (+4600)
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Why Bettors Should Consider These MVP Picks
To begin, the highest odds to capture the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award is none other than Warriors point guard Stephen Curry, who has accomplished just about everything in his career other than winning a Finals MVP. Already a three-time NBA champion in 2015, 2017, and 2018, the greatest shooter to ever live no doubt cares more about his group winning am NBA Championship, but it is impossible to believe that deep down Curry doesn't want a Finals MVP trophy next to his name.
During the regular season, Curry averaged 25.5 PPG while dishing out 6.2 assists per game including shooting 38% from downtown. As season play winded down and the intensity of postseason basketball reared its ugly head, Curry has seen nearly identical numbers throughout the playoffs by dropping 25.9 PPG and averaging 6.3 assists per game. The former Davidson star has also remained consistent with an exact three-point-percentage in his 16 postseason games played. At -115 odds, chances are high that Curry is named the Most Valuable Player of the 2022 NBA Finals.
Another intriguing selection to win MVP is Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, who has quickly established himself as the next superstar among the upcoming younger generation of NBA talent. At only 24 years of age, the Duke product has become a certified assassin on the basketball court, as he does not mess around with the ball in his hands. On the season, Tatum clearly should've been considered a top-ten regular-season MVP finalist, as his 26.9 PPG and 8.0 rebounds per game demonstrated his ability to leave an impact in multiple facets of the game. After going toe-t0-toe with Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokoumnpo, and Jimmy Butler, Tatum is now ready to take that next step in what should be a very promising career in years to come. Tatum is currently +175 to win Finals MVP.
With Curry and Tatum being the clear favorites to win MVP if their respective teams can bring home all of the marbles, there are plenty of sneaky picks to put your money on in this Finals matchup. No player may be as sneaky as Warriors guard Jordan Poole, who has already showcased a track record of scoring 30+ in a game. Easily the best player on the team when Curry was building himself up from an injury during a first-round matchup versus the Nuggets, Poole has averaged 18.4 PPG on 53% shooting including shooting a near 40% clip from three-point range. With Poole's slashing ability and quick first step off the dribble, his low odds at +4600 are definitely worth a shot if bettors really want a chance to make some big bucks in this series.
Other possible MVP picks include Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and even Jaylen Brown, as all three playmakers could make a run at the prized individual trophy barring some impactful play on their way to helping their squads win a ship. With Brown's ferocious athletic ability, Green's unusual influence in the passing game, and Thompson's lethal shooting prowess, all three could end up being popular MVP picks before tip-off this evening.
2022 NBA Finals MVP Prediction
The best bet is between Curry and Tatum for MVP, as the two best players on each side will give it everything they've got on the biggest basketball stage in the world. However, my pick is that the Warriors shooting ways will prove to be too much for the Celtics' defense, thus wrapping up 2021-2022 as champions out west in the City by the Bay. Put your money on Curry winning his first-ever Finals MVP trophy!
2022 NBA Finals MVP Prediction: Stephen Curry to win Finals MVP: (-115)
