The pro basketball regular season is in the books, but the playoff picture is not yet finalized. NBA Play-In Tournament odds are available to bet on now, with teams jockeying for the final playoff spots in both conferences.
The Heat will square off with the Hawks in Atlanta on Friday night. This game will determine the 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. In the West, the Mavs will face the Grizzlies in Memphis. That game will determine the 8 seed in the Western Conference.
NBA Play-In Tournament odds
Here are NBA Play-In Tournament odds.
| Game | Point Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat at Atlanta Hawks | Heat (+1) at Hawks (-1) | Heat (-110) at Bulls (-110) | 219.0 |
| Dallas Mavericks at Memphis Grizzlies | Mavericks (+6.5) at Kings (-6.5) | Mavericks (+210) at Kings (-260) | 221.0 |
NBA Play-In Tournament schedule
The SoFI NBA Play-In Tournament will run from Tuesday, April 15 through Friday, April 18.
| Date | Matchup (time ET) |
| Tuesday, April 15 | Magic 120, Hawks 95 |
| Tuesday, April 15 | Warriors 121, Grizzlies 116 |
| Wednesday, April 16 | Heat 109, Bulls 90 |
| Wednesday, April 16 | Mavericks 120, Kings 106 |
| Friday, April 18 | Heat vs. Hawks (7 p.m. ET, TNT) |
| Friday, April 18 | Mavericks vs. Grizzlies (9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) |
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What is the NBA Play-In Tournament?
The NBA Play-In Tournament is a relatively new wrinkle in the league's playoff format. Instead of the Top 8 teams all being guaranteed playoff spots, the 7-through-10 seeds in each conference are entered into a mini-tournament, taking place shortly after the regular season's conclusion, determining the East and West's final two playoff spots.
NBA Play-In Tournament format
Here's how the Play-In Tournament works:
For each conference, the 7 and 8 seeds earn double-elimination status and play each other, while the 9 and 10 seeds play in a single-elimination game. The winner of the 7-8 game earns the No. 7 seed, while the loser of the 7-8 game then plays the winner of the 9-10 games for the No. 8 seed.
From there, the playoffs begin in earnest, following the traditional bracket format.
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When was the NBA Play-In Tournament introduced?
The Play-In Tournament was introduced, in a beta concept form, for the 2020 season as part of the league's plans for a bubble re-launch during the heights of the COVID-19 pandemic — originally just with the 8 and 9 seeds playing.
After positive initial impressions from both fans and media, the Play-In Tournament was expanded to its current format and introduced, however unideal the timing, for a 2020-21 season that was already marred by pandemic absences and injuries.
NBA Play-In Tournament trends
- 2023 marked the first upsets in the opening round of games, with the lower seed taking three of the four games.
- 2023 was fruitful for the eventual success of play-in teams, with the 7-seed Los Angeles Lakers going on a run to the Western Conference Finals, and the 8-seed Miami Heat making it all the way to the NBA Finals.
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NBA Play-In Tournament Odds FAQ
The SoFI NBA Play-In Tournament features the Nos. 7-10 seeds in each conference to decide the No. 7 and 8 seeds for the playoffs.
The Nos. 7 through 10 seeds in each conference are entered into the play-in.
The Magic, Warriors, Bulls and Kings are favored to win their respective NBA Play-In Tournament games in 2025.
