2009 NBA Finals: Magic vs. Lakers Series Odds: So here we go, it’s finally time for the 2009 NBA Finals: Magic vs. Lakers Series Odds . After witnessing one of the most exciting NBA Playoffs in recent history two worthy opponents will battle it out for the 2009 NBA Championship. These teams could not have had more contrasting roads to the Finals.

For the Lakers, everyone expected them to be here, as anything less than a championship would be a huge disappointment.

On the other hand, expectations have already been superseded for the Magic. Nevertheless, this young group seems hungry and far from being satisfied with their effort.

Thanks to 2009 NBA Finals Odds makers at SBGglobal.com, you don’t have to wait for Thursday night for the debates to begin, as they have predicted their 2009 NBA Finals Champion.

According to the experts, the Los Angeles Lakers [-260 ML] have been listed as the Sports Odds favorites to win the best-of-seven 2009 NBA Championship series by defeating a relentless Orlando Magic [+210 ML] team.

On Sunday, the Magic received some news that might tilt the odds a bit in their favor, as All-Star point guard Jameer Nelson’s shoulder is being re-evaluated for a possible return in the 2009 NBA Finals.

Magic spokesman Joel Glass said Nelson’s rehabilitation has been ahead of schedule but his status remains uncertain. Nelson was sidelined on February of this year, in what was initially called a season-ending shoulder tear.

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