The NBA Playoffs would be starting Saturday, but unfortunately for basketball fans around the world the pandemic has delayed one of sport's finest postseasons.
What is fortunate, however, with nothing but time on the bookies' hands they've set odds for the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
These series odds are for the current standings, and exact matchups must occur before the end of the year for wagers to have action.
The only matchup where a lower seed is favored over a higher seed comes in the Western Conference where Houston is a slight favorite against the Nuggets.
In the East, the higher seed in every opening round series is basically at least a 3-1 favorite over the lower seed.
NBA Playoffs - First Round Series Odds
Bucks -5000
Magic +1550
Raptors -1400
Nets +825
Celtics -290
76ers +245
Heat -280
Pacers +235
Lakers -2000
Grizzlies +750
Clippers -275
Mavericks +230
Nuggets +105
Rockets -125
Jazz -165
Thunder +145
Game 1
Clippers at Lakers (-1.5)
Game 2
Clippers at Lakers (-1.5)
Game 3
Lakers at Clippers (-2)
Game 4
Lakers at Clippers (-2)
Game 5
Clippers at Lakers (-1.5)
Game 6
Lakers at Clippers (-2)
Game 7
Clippers at Lakers (-2)
If you're interested in current MVP or Rookie of the Year odds, here they are:
MVP
Giannis Antetokounmpo -1000
LeBron James +550
ROY
Ja Morant -2200
Zion Williamson +800