Chris Paul, Phoenix Suns point guard, has been voted MVP of the NBA Finals by U.S. sportsbooks.Paul is listed at Caesars Sportsbook, William Hill as the MVP of the Finals series against Milwaukee Bucks. The game starts Tuesday (9 p.m.). ET, ABCPaul, who was 40-1 when he entered the playoffs, has attracted more MVP bets than any other player at multiple betting sites. He is the top-ranked player at FanDuel in terms of money wagered and bets placed. He also accounts for 45% on the MVP market at Caesars/William Hill."There has been significant activity on Chris Paul to win Finals MVP," Darren Darby (BetMGM's sports trader) stated in a company statement. "Any other player receiving the award would be a positive outcome for the book."Paul is responsible for almost 20% of all the money bet on the Finals MVP Market at BetMGM Sportsbooks. Only Giannis Antetokounmpo has attracted the most money, but the Bucks star has had shorter odds and is listed as questionable for the first game of the Finals MVP market at BetMGMGMG sportsbooks.Devin Booker, Suns' guard, is second behind Paul at +260 to win MVP award at Caesars/William Hill. Antetokounmpo's +375 is followed by his teammates Khris Middleton (+650), and Jrue holiday (+1,000). Deandre Ayton of Phoenix is 20-1.Paul will make his 17-year-old career's first Finals appearance. He averages 18.1 points per game and 8.7 assists in the postseason.BetMGMGM books are very popular for the Suns' win in four games at 9-1 odds. Paul won MVP. BetMGM reported that one bettor placed $11,000 on the Suns winning in four games.The Suns are 6.5 points favorites in Game 1.
