Authored by Darren Cooper
DraftKings customers in Illinois have the opportunity to support their team throughout the NBA Finals and earn exciting rewards along the way.
The Illinois sports betting leader is offering a unique promotion for the NBA’s return after the All-Star break, allowing you to choose the team you think will win the Larry O’Brien trophy as champions.
To become a champion in the NBA, simply place a minimum bet of $25 on a team. The following day, you can participate in an NBA Single Game Parlay for an additional $10.
So let’s give a round of applause to that group.
You will earn money towards your reward wager based on the number of wins your title choice receives. Moving forward, if you bet between $25 and $49.99, you will earn $1 for each regular season victory. If you bet between $50 and $99.99, you will receive $2 for each win. And if you bet $100, you will get $5 for every victory.
You have until February 28th to place your NBA finals bet. Each individual is limited to one wager. The winnings for your chosen teams will be credited to your account on April 11th. This bet is exclusive to NBA events.
Who & rsquo, is your favorite title?
DraftKings has listed the Phoenix Suns as the favorites to win the NBA championship. The Suns, who are currently leading the league, have won seven straight games and have a record of 48-10. They are given odds of +380 to win their second NBA championship.
With the Bulls currently leading the Eastern Conference at the All-Star break, the odds are surprisingly lower than expected.
What’s up with the Bulls, What & rsquo?
The Bulls, under Coach Billy Donovan, have shocked the NBA with their success this season. After finishing 31-41 last year, they head into the All-Star break with a strong 38-21 record. Tied with the Miami Heat, they sit atop the Eastern Conference and lead the Central Division.
On Thursday night, the Bulls will be playing against the Atlanta Hawks at home. DraftKings has listed the Bulls as 3.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 234.5 points.
DeMar DeRozan, the Bulls’ All-Star forward, has been a standout player in the NBA, averaging 33.4 points in his last seven games before the all-star break, helping the team secure five consecutive wins. DeRozan has caught the attention of the NBA MVP committee at DraftKings, with odds of +2200 making him the seventh favorite to win the award.
DeRozan guided Team LeBron to a win in the All-Star Game on Sunday in Cleveland, contributing 10 points. Meanwhile, Chicago Bulls’ All-Star Zach LaVine played for Team Durant, scoring 12 points in the game.
The Bulls have 23 regular-season games remaining, with 10 of them taking place at the United Center. A key matchup to watch out for is against the Miami Heat.
The time for online membership is about up.
Illinois residents can now register online for the DraftKings Sportsbook starting on March 5, just in time to wager on the Bulls Playoff and March Madness games. Make sure to download the app ahead of time to be prepared for betting once registration opens.
