| | |  | Last Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 |  | | | Props Gambling
- Sunday, 6 Nov 2005
The gambling options available at sports gambling sites these days are simply mind boggling. Other than gambling on the games, punters can wager on all sorts of topics relating to their favorite sports. For example, one of these so called sports gambling sites called Bodog offers bettors the chance to wager money on who they think will win the award for most valuable player (MVP) in the NBA. This type of gambling is commonly referred to as Props Gambling, and it’s available at most online gambling sites.
The betting line featured on Bodog lists Shaquille O'Neal of the Miami Heat as the most likely candidate to win the award this season with 3 to 1 odds. This means that you stand to win $1 for every $3 you wager. The small return reflects the fact that Shaq’s team will probably go deep into the playoffs this season, thanks to all the moves they made in the summer. However, the MVP is announced before the conclusion of the Finals. This means that whether or not the Heat win the title or not has no bearing on Shaq’s chances of winning the award.
The player’s stat line factors into his consideration as an MVP candidate. Shaq was and still is the most dominant force in the game today. This means that he will be stacking up a lot of points and rebounds for his team. However, the MVP award is never handed to a player who has phenomenal personal statistics, while his team has a losing record. The team’s regular record is a deciding factor when gambling on the next MVP. Miami is expected to lead the Eastern Conference this season.
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