In the lead-up to the NBA Finals, sportsbooks prioritize efficiency over reaction. The goal is not prediction, but balance. By adjusting NBA odds to reflect incoming action, sportsbooks aim to attract money on both sides of a wager. This process explains why odds can shift without new on-court developments.

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Kick off your weekend in style with a four-leg parlay courtesy of NBA expert Jon Metler. Moneyline picks for the Celtics, Knicks, Timberwolves, and Trail Blazers.

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