The Phoenix Suns playoff run has come to an end. The Suns had entered the 2022 NBA Playoffs as the NBA Finals betting favorite and the number one seed in the West. After winning their opening series against the New Orleans Pelicans and going up 2-0 against the Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix lost to Dallas in the final game of the series.
From a sports betting standpoint, it’ll be interesting to see what happens to the wager totals at the Footprint Center with the Suns’ season coming to an end. Thanks to their partnership with FanDuel Sportsbook, a retail sportsbook was built inside the Suns’ home court. From September 2021 through February 2022, fans have wagered over $21 million at the Footprint Center.
As of this writing, only DraftKings has odds for next year’s NBA Finals, which gives the Suns the fifth-shortest odds to win the 2023 NBA Finals at +700.
There’s still plenty of betting action to get in on for this season, however, with the 2022 NBA Finals matchup set between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics.
2022 NBA Finals Odds
If Arizona’s (short) betting history is any indication, wagers won’t be slowing down despite the Suns’ early playoff exit. According to reports from the Arizona Department of Gaming, over $1 billion in wagers have been placed just through the first two months of 2022. Below are the 2022 NBA Finals odds via FanDuel Sportsbook.
Updated 6/01/2022
| Team | FanDuel Odds to Win the 2022 NBA Finals |
|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | -115 |
| Boston Celtics | -105 |
In addition to placing a futures bet on who you think will win the 2022 NBA Finals, each sportsbook offers different futures markets, with some going much deeper and providing more variety than others.
Where Can You Bet On The Phoenix Suns?
You can bet on the Phoenix Suns at any legally-licensed online sportsbook in Arizona. Every platform has lines on the Phoenix Suns, including moneyline, points spread, and totals bets as well as futures markets. All Arizona sports betting apps also allow NBA parlay wagers, and some offer single-game parlays for Phoenix Suns games.
Online Sportsbooks In Arizona
Thanks to a number of partnerships that formed in the lead-up to the official Arizona sports betting launch, bettors have access to these top-tier Arizona online sportsbooks and more:
- DraftKings – Offers new users $50 free with $5 deposit + 20% match bonus up to $1,000. Click to claim.
- Caesars – Offers first bet insurance worth up to $1,250 for new users. Use Caesars promo code: SHARPBETFULL
- BetMGM – Offers a risk-free bet up to $1,000 for new users. Use BetMGM Arizona promo code: SHARP
- BetRivers – Offers a match bonus of up to $500 – Use BetRivers Arizona promo code: SHARPRIV
- Betfred – Click to claim a risk-free first bet worth up to $111
- FanDuel – Offers a risk-free bet up to $1,000 for new users. Click to claim.
- Unibet – Offers a risk-free bet up to $100 for new users. Use Unibet Arizona bonus code: BETBONUS
With a total of 18 mobile sportsbooks available to Arizona bettors, there’s no shortage of bonus offers to take advantage of.
Retail Sportsbooks In Arizona
With Arizona sports betting live for several months now, more and more retail sportsbooks will be opening throughout the state.
As mentioned, FanDuel’s parternship with Phoenix Suns brought a luxurious sportsbook lounge inside the Footprint Center along with the FanDuel mobile app.
Just down the road, Caesar’s will be opening a sportsbook right next to Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Betting windows are now available at Caesars Chase Field while renovations are completed at what used to be Game 7 Grill.
In Scottsdale, DraftKings has partnered with TPC Scottsdale to open a retail sportsbook on the 19th hole of the golf course in early 2023.
BetMGM opened sportsbooks inside the three Gila River Hotels and Casinos in the Phoenix area and will open one at State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals, in the fall of 2022.
The Mazatzal Hotel and Casino in Payson is home to the TwinSpires retail sportsbook.
You can follow this link for a full list of Arizona retail sportsbooks.
How To Bet On The Phoenix Suns in Arizona
To bet on the Phoenix Suns, start by finding one of the legal and licensed sportsbooks in Arizona, such as FanDuel or BetMGM. You can register an account from anywhere in the US, but you must be physically located in Arizona (or another state with legalized betting) to place real-money wagers.
- Find the app, such as BetRivers Sportsbook, in the Google Play Store or the App Store and download it to your mobile device.
- Register with the sportsbook by providing basic information and verifying your age and location.
- Deposit funds using a debit card, online bank transfer, or an e-wallet like PayPal. Credit card deposits usually count as cash advance charges, which come with fees.
- Place your bet on the Phoenix Suns. Always be sure to check for any bonus offers available by the app. Many sportsbooks offer welcome bonus offers to new users. If you win, you can cash out easily via online bank transfer or PayPal. You can also leave the funds in your account to continue betting.
How To Bet On The NBA Finals In Arizona
Sports bettors in Arizona can bet on the 2022 NBA Finals right now through their favorite legally-licensed online sportsbook. While some sportsbooks offer more NBA Finals markets than others, all of them take bets on both singular playoff games as well as futures wagers.
Bettors can place NBA Finals wagers via one of the 18 Arizona mobile apps as well as retail sportsbooks. Not all retail sportsbooks are created equal, however. Some are full-service luxury experiences, like the FanDuel sportsbook found at the Footprint Center, while other casinos simply offer self-service betting kiosks. As sports betting in Arizona continues to grow, you can expect more full-service retail sportsbooks to be built.
The Phoenix Suns And FanDuel Partnership
The bill legalizing sports betting in Arizona allows for sportsbooks to create a partnership with a local sports team or tribal entity to open a retail sportsbook and offer online sports betting. The Arizona Department of Gaming approved 20 sports betting licenses in the bill that brought betting to the state. These licenses were split evenly between Arizona’s tribes and local sports franchises, 10 and 10.
FanDuel is one of the leading sports betting competitors, and the brand inked a deal with the Phoenix Suns to create a long-term partnership that includes a sportsbook at the Footprint Center. The sportsbook lounge is now open and is over 7,000 square feet complete with seating and will be open daily, not just during game days. Self-service and full-service kiosks are also available, making it easy to place a bet.
You can also use the FanDuel app inside the arena, as they have partnered with Verizon Wireless to give 5G network access to make the app as reliable and efficient as possible.
Phoenix Suns Sports Betting FAQs
Yes. All sportsbooks in Arizona allow bets on the Phoenix Suns. This includes moneyline bets, points spreads, totals, parlays, futures, prop bets, and live betting.
Betting on the Phoenix Suns is extremely popular due to their recent success. The Suns have been one of the top teams in the NBA for each of the last two years.
Footprint Center, home of the Suns, has a sportsbook right inside. FanDuel offers a spacious sportsbook lounge inside the arena, which is open daily as well as during games and other events.
Yes. FanDuel and the Phoenix Suns created a partnership in 2021. FanDuel offers online sports betting through its app and its retail sportsbook inside the Footprint Center.
You can bet on the 2021-2022 NBA Finals in Arizona via sportsbook apps such as FanDuel, BetMGM, DraftKings, and Caesars. Retail sportsbooks, like the FanDuel Sportsbook at the Footprint Center, also offer NBA Finals betting.
Yes. FanDuel Sportsbook is one of the legal sports betting apps licensed in Arizona. FanDuel Sportsbook inside the Footprint Center also takes in-person wagers every day.
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