Playoff odds: What does a Game 1 upset mean?
David Richard / USA Today Sports
Five of eight road teams won Game 1 this past weekend, meaning that five supposed underdogs shifted the dynamic of their series.
But did Vegas react at all? ESPN revealed on Monday that of the 22 road teams to win Game 1 of a first round series since 2003, only 10 have gone on to win the series. It matters, but it's not a death knell to the favorites by any means.
Here's a look at how the series prices have changed since Thursday, with one game in the books.
| High Seed | Opening Line | New Line | Low Seed | Opening Line | New Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana (0-1) | -560 | -180 | Atlanta (1-0) | +430 | +155 |
| Miami (1-0) | -2000 | -3000 | Charlotte (0-1) | +1100 | +1500 |
| Toronto (0-1) | even | +250 | Brooklyn (1-0) | -120 | +305 |
| Chicago (0-1) | -190 | +135 | Washington (1-0) | +162 | -160 |
| San Antonio (1-0) | -675 | -1300 | Dallas (0-1) | +495 | +810 |
| Oklahoma City (1-0) | -350 | -800 | Memphis (0-1) | +290 | +565 |
| LA Clippers (0-1) | -350 | -180 | Golden State (1-0) | +290 | +155 |
| Houston (0-1) | -190 | +125 | Portland (1-0) | +165 | -145 |
Also of note is that the three home teams that won also happen to be the three top favorites to win the NBA Finals, and the divide between them and the rest of the field has widened.
| Team | Opening Odds | New Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | +200 | +180 |
| San Antonio | +300 | +300 |
| Oklahoma City | +400 | +375 |
| Indiana | +600 | +900 |
| LA Clippers | +900 | +1200 |
| Houston | +2000 | +2200 |
| Brooklyn | +2500 | +2500 |
| Golden State | +2800 | +3000 |
| Portland | +4000 | +3300 |
| Chicago | +4000 | +6600 |
| Toronto | +6600 | +8000 |
| Memphis | +6600 | +10000 |
| Washington | +15000 | +10000 |
| Dallas | +6600 | +12500 |
| Atlanta | +25000 | +12500 |
| Charlotte | +25000 | +50000 |
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