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NBA MVP Predictions & Expert Picks to Win Award in 2024-25
Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic opened as the favorites to win next year's NBA MVP award. Who do our experts like in the early market?
by C Jackson Cowart
NBA Best Bets
Mavericks vs. Celtics Player Props & Odds: Monday's NBA Finals Game 5 Prop Bets
Check out our top NBA player props for Monday's NBA Playoffs Round 5 matchup between the Mavericks and Celtics based on the best odds.
by Shane Jackson
Jayson Tatum Odds & Player Props for Game 5: Closeout Time for Tatum and Co.
Jayson Tatum will look to lead the Boston Celtics to victory and the NBA championship over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on the final, as we look at our top player props for the star forward.
by Shane Jackson
Luka Doncic Odds & Player Props for Game 5: Can Mavericks Star Avoid Elimination Again?
Luka Doncic will look to lead the Dallas Mavericks to another day of survival against the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, as we look at our top player props for the star guard..
by Shane Jackson
Mavericks vs. Celtics Parlay Today: SGP Odds, Predictions for Game 5
The Boston Celtics couldn't finish the Mavericks in Game 4, but they head back to TD Garden with a chance to take home the title as we look at our top SGP for Game 5.
by Rob Paul
NBA Futures Picks
NBA MVP Odds 2025: Jokic Favorite for 4th, Followed by Doncic, Embiid, and SGA
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is the favorite by the 2025 NBA MVP odds after winning three of the last four awards.
by Rob Paul
NBA MVP Predictions & Expert Picks to Win Award in 2024-25
Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic opened as the favorites to win next year's NBA MVP award. Who do our experts like in the early market?
by C Jackson Cowart
2024 Men's Olympic Basketball Odds & Favorites: Who Can Beat Team USA?
We're looking ahead to the 2024 Paris Olympics with Team USA dealing as the prohibitive favorite with a roster featuring LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and others.
by C Jackson Cowart
NBA Finals Predictions & Best Bets for Celtics Fans
The Boston Celtics are back in the NBA Finals just three seasons after losing to the Golden State Warriors, and we look at the best bets for Celtics fans ahead of the series against the Dallas Mavericks.
by Rob Paul
NBA Finals Predictions & Best Bets for Mavericks Fans
The Dallas Mavericks are in the NBA Finals for just the third time in franchise history as Luka Doncic looks to lead them past the Boston Celtics. We make our best Mavericks predictions and best bets ahead of the series.
by Rob Paul
NBA Rookie of the Year Odds 2025: Sarr, Risacher, Castle Open as Favorites, Bronny Joins Fray
Following the 2024 NBA Draft's first round, Alexandre Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher, and Stephon Castle opened as the favorites to be named the NBA Rookie of the Year.
by Rob Paul
2025 NBA Rookie of the Year Predictions & Odds: UConn Duo in Best Situation to Win Open Race
Unlike last year, the NBA Rookie of the Year race for the 2024-25 season is wide open. We look at our favorite players to back for the award this year.
by Rob Paul
NBA In-Season Tournament Odds 2023: Lakers Win Inaugural Title
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers in the final to win the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament.
by Thom Cunningham
2024 NBA Play-In Tournament Odds & Schedule: Lakers, Warriors, 76ers Among Teams in Play-In
The NBA Play-In Tournament field is set with the Warriors, Lakers, and 76ers among the eight teams taking the court for a chance at the playoffs.
by Rob Paul
NBA Clutch Player of the Year Odds 2024: Stephen Curry Wins as Closing Favorite
Stephen Curry outlasted DeMar DeRozan in a tense battle to win the second-ever NBA Clutch Player of the Year award.
by C Jackson Cowart
NBA Defensive Player of the Year Odds 2024: Gobert Wins Award for Record Fourth Time
Rudy Gobert closed as the runaway favorite to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year before ultimately taking it for a record fourth time.
by Rob Paul
NBA Coach of the Year Odds 2024: Daigneault Wins as Heavy Favorite Over Mosley, Finch
Oklahoma City head coach Mark Daigneault closed as the heavy favorite before ultimately winning the NBA's top coaching honor.
by C Jackson Cowart
NBA Sixth Man of the Year Odds 2024: Naz Reid Upsets Favorite Monk to Win Award
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid won the award as a slight underdog to Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk.
by Rob Paul
NBA Most Improved Player Odds 2024: Tyrese Maxey Wins as Favorite Over Coby White
First-time All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey was named the NBA Most Improved Player after closing as the betting favorite over Coby White.
by C Jackson Cowart
2024 NBA Draft Betting Odds: Lakers Heavy Favorites to Select Bronny James
The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft is behind us, but one prominent name remains on the board. When will Bronny James be drafted?
by Rob Paul
FIBA World Cup Odds & Favorites 2023: Germany and Serbia Clash for FIBA World Cup Gold Medal
Get our latest 2023 FIBA World Cup odds with a look at the favorites, contenders, and long shots worth backing.
by Jon Metler
NBA Betting Picks & Best Bets Today
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2023-24 NBA Season
Opening night of the regular season kicks off Oct. 24 with the defending champion Denver Nuggets raising a banner to the rafters before facing off against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Those teams will also be featured on the league's marquee Christmas Day schedule, which includes matchups between the Warriors and Nuggets, Lakers and the Celtics, and the Knicks playing the Milwaukee Bucks.
The first in-season tournament will begin on Nov. 3. All-Star Weekend will be held Feb. 16-18 in Indianapolis. As you begin to make bets for the upcoming season, don't forget to take advantage of the best sportsbook promos available, such as bet365 promo codes and DraftKings promo codes.
2024 NBA Playoffs
The season will again wrap up with a Play-In Tournament that will include the teams with the 7th-highest through the 10th-highest winning percentages in each conference. The seven seed in each conference will host the eight seed, while the nine seed will welcome the 10th seed.
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