The Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks will square off in this season’s NBA Finals, which you can read all about in our preview for Game 1. It’s been a wild postseason and everyone looks forward to what they can bring. After a lengthy absence in the playoffs, Chris Paul and the rest of the Suns now have the chance to bring the franchise to its first NBA Championship. On the other hand, the Bucks now have a shot at the title following multiple trips to the playoffs in recent years.

As it stands, the Suns are currently the favored team to close the series. However, the Finals are anticipated to go the distance. Mike Budenholzer and company will not make it easy for the Suns, and they are just as capable of winning the trophy when they get in the zone.

While we look forward to the Bucks vs. Suns odds, Nitrobetting makes things more exciting with this 2021 Finals MVP odds and preview. With that, we bring you a list of the favorites, sleepers, and the dark horse of the award.

2021 NBA Finals MVP Favorites

Chris Paul (Phoenix Suns)

• 2021 NBA Finals MVP Odds: +170

It’s almost impossible to hate Paul. His personality and performance bring him favorable attention in the media. This is his 16th season in the NBA and his first trip to the Finals. Despite becoming a journeyman for some time, he was able to find stability in Phoenix and now plays a pivotal role in the team’s roster. At 36-years-old, he brings invaluable experience to a young Phoenix Suns lineup.

More than that, the veteran guard has enough left in the tank to carry his team to victory. We witnessed the ‘Point God’ send the Clippers home with a 41-point performance to close the series 4-2, and we expect him to deliver similar numbers as he tries to secure his first ring.

Khris Middleton (Milwaukee Bucks)

• 2021 NBA Finals MVP Odds: +550

Middleton is a player that can deliver results day in and out, and his consistency has been critical for the Bucks’ race to the NBA Finals. Giannis Antetokounmpo might not be available in every game in the series, which means the Bucks will look at Middleton to close out games.

The shooting guard continues to put up significant numbers and his postseason stats don’t lie, averaging 23.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. There’s still room for improvement here, but if he steps up when the ‘Greek Freak’ sits out games, he is the Bucks’ best hope.

2021 NBA Finals MVP Sleepers

Cameron Johnson (Phoenix Suns)

• 2021 NBA Finals MVP Odds: +10000

Johnson adjusted well to the pressure of the playoffs and is now a sneaky Finals MVP candidate for bettors looking for sleeper picks. The forward is showing quality work on both ends of the floor and plays a significant role for the Suns’ impressive bench squad.

This is his debut playoff appearance and averages respectable numbers with 8.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game. He brings plenty of value on the floor and is a dependable shooter sporting a 50.7% field goal percentage and 88% on the line.

Brook Lopez (Milwaukee Bucks)

• 2021 NBA Finals MVP Odds: +10000

Another pillar of the Bucks goes by the name of Brook Lopez. This was further established when he took charge in Game 5 of the Bucks vs. Hawks series when the big man ended his night with 33 points and 7 rebounds in 38 minutes of play. He is the perfect role player and can guarantee efficient rotation for the team. Despite not having the services of Giannis available for the last two NBA Conference Finals games, Brook Lopez proved to us that he can fill the gaps and help his team get the win.

2021 NBA Finals MVP Dark Horse

Cameron Payne (Phoenix Suns)

• 2021 NBA Finals MVP Odds: +20000

Payne is one of the breakthrough players for the Suns and makes it to our NBA Finals MVP dark horse pick. He was able to showcase his talent as soon as the postseason took off and has been an important part of their run since. He’s had playoff experience with the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Chicago Bulls several years ago, but it was only until he joined the Suns when he gathered significant playing time. As of this writing, the guard records an average of 10.1 points, 3.8 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game in 20.3 minutes.

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