Take a look at this Friday’s NBA 2K Players Tournament bracket and you’ll pick your “must watch” (it’s live on ESPN) match-ups. While there are some high interest pairings, including Kevin Durant vs Derrick Jones Jr., Trae Young vs Harrison Barnes, and even the big man battle between Andre Drummond vs DeMarcus Cousins, there have been fewer “clicks” of the betting ticket for the Devin Booker matchup against Michael Porter Jr.. Why? Most consider a Booker win in the First Round to be a foregone conclusion. So instead of doing our usual pick and prediction piece, we’re simply going to look at the odds on the young Phoenix Suns phenom himself. This is one player you want to back when betting on the eSports tournament, just be sure to register to make your picks first, then keep reading.
Betting Preview for Devin Booker’s Chances in the NBA 2K Players Tournament Beginning April 3 2020
Where: Virtual (online)
When:
First Round: Friday, April 3, 7:00 PM ET
Quarterfinals: Tuesday, April 7, 7:00 PM ET
Semifinals and Final: Saturday, April 11, TBD
Live Broadcast: ESPN and ESPN2
DEVIN BOOKER ODDS IN THE FIRST ROUND
Betting on Devin Booker (-220) vs Michael Porter Jr (+166)
Devin Booker NBA 2K20 Ratings
Overall Rating: 86
3-Point Rating: 82
Dunk Rating: 50
Michael Porter Jr NBA 2K20 Ratings
Overall Rating: 81
3-Point Rating: 87
Dunk Rating: 75
No.5 seed Devin Booker squares off against the Denver Nuggets No.12 seed Michael Porter Jr. in the first round of the tournament. They certainly seem pretty evenly matched when it comes to NBA 2K20 Ratings, so why does Booker have such a solid edge in Vegas sportsbooks? Classified as an absolute Scoring Machine by the game, Booker has maintained a steady rating all season long, never veering by more than one-point. He had a stronger mid-season, rated at 87 between Week 3 and Week 19, but even though he dropped by just one point he is one of the most consistent offensive threats in both the virtual and real game. That said, his opponent has been on steady climb, increasing his rating from 76 to 81 through the season. Some may choose to back Porter Jr for this reason, but Booker is just too damn dependable to ignore. Plus, he’s a big gamer, playing Call of Duty on the regular in addition to NBA 2K20.
Writer’s Prediction
Devin Booker wins the first round game against Michael Porter Jr, 88-81.
DEVIN BOOKER ODDS TO WIN THE TOURNAMENT
OK, Booker gets through the first round. Will he make it through the Quarters, Semis, and Final to claim the $100,000 prize for his chosen charity? According to Vegas odds he has a very good shot at doing so. At press, the sportsbook prices Booker at +300 to win the entire tournament, and this writer agrees. View our complete predictions for NBA 2K Players Tournament here.
