Miami did what it was supposed to do; Mavericks overachieved

If you go simply by preseason expectations, the Mavericks
already have won big this season.
 
Before the season, they were 20-to-1 longshots to win the
NBA championship. That made them the No. 7 choice, as far as odds are
concerned.
 
Miami? The Heat was the favorite to win it all when the
season began at 17-to-10, according to the Bodog.com listings.
 
As for the odds and the Finals, the Mavericks are slight
underdogs. You have to risk $180 to win $100 on the Heat. If you bet $100 on
the Mavericks, you would win $160.
 
Here’s the odds on the exact outcome of the series.
 
Heat 4-0---------9/1

Heat 4-1---------6/1

Heat 4-2---------13/4

Heat 4-3---------11/4

Mavericks 4-0----18/1

Mavericks 4-1----7/1

Mavericks 4-2----15/2

Mavericks 4-3----6/1

 
Eddie Sefko