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2024 NBA Championship Odds & Favorites: Celtics Heavy Favorites Ahead of Game 3 in Dallas
The latest 2023-24 NBA championship odds see the Celtics as the consensus title favorite with the Mavericks set as their final hurdle.
by Rob Paul
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Celtics vs. Mavs Last Minute Predictions, Picks & Odds: Today's NBA Finals Game 3 Player Props
The Celtics have handled business against the Mavericks through two games of the NBA Finals, and we're diving into our top player props for Game 3.
by Rob Paul
Celtics vs. Mavericks Player Props & Odds: Wednesday's NBA Finals Game 3 Prop Bets
The Celtics have looked like the far better team through two games of the NBA Finals, and we're looking at our best prop bets for Game 3 on Wednesday.
by Rob Paul
Jayson Tatum Odds & Player Props for Game 2: Can Boston’s Leader Deliver Dimes?
We're examining the Jayson Tatum player props for Game 2 of the NBA Finals after the Celtics' dominant Game 1 win.
by Shane Jackson
Luka Doncic Odds & Player Props for Game 2: Will Dallas Star Bounce Back in NBA Finals?
After mixed results in his NBA Finals debut, Luka Doncic will look to shake off that Game 1 loss with a better effort in Sunday's Game 2.
by Shane Jackson
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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
LeBron James Next Team Odds & Prediction for 2024-25 Season: Lakers Favorites as Suns Rumors Swirl
With the Los Angeles Lakers' season over, LeBron James is staying quiet on if he'll be back with the team next season, and we're looking at where else he may end up.
by Rob Paul
2024 NBA Draft Odds: Sarr Favorite to go No. 1, Lakers Front-Runners to Land Bronny James
The 2024 NBA Draft is approaching rapidly with French big man Alexandre Sarr the favorite to go No. 1 to the Atlanta Hawks, and the Los Angeles Lakers the favorites to draft Bronny James.
by Rob Paul
NBA MVP Odds 2024: Jokic Makes History With 3rd Award While Winning Over SGA, Doncic
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic made history with his third NBA MVP award, outlasting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic to win the league's top individual award.
by C Jackson Cowart
2024 NBA Championship Odds & Favorites: Celtics Heavy Favorites Ahead of Game 3 in Dallas
The latest 2023-24 NBA championship odds see the Celtics as the consensus title favorite with the Mavericks set as their final hurdle.
by Rob Paul
NBA Rookie of the Year Odds 2024: Wembanyama Wins as Big Favorite Over Holmgren
Victor Wembanyama (-5000) was the runaway favorite by the 2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year odds prior to the odds being pulled.
by C Jackson Cowart
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 Men's Olympic Basketball Odds & Favorites: Canada Closing In on 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 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
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
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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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