Free NBA Picks: Predictions & Best Bets
![Jaylen Brown (7) of the Boston Celtics defends Luka Doncic (77) of the Dallas Mavericks, as we offer our best NBA Final expert picks for Mavericks vs. Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/914389db-a239-4723-bb1f-46eb663b7a6a.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=200&w=356&fit=crop&crop=faces,top,left)
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NBA Finals Expert Picks: Mavericks vs. Celtics Series Predictions
The Boston Celtics enter the 2024 NBA Finals as sizable favorites over the Dallas Mavericks, and our experts are split on the best way to bet this series.
by C Jackson Cowart
NBA Best Bets
![Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum reacts after a basket against the Indiana Pacers during the second quarter of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals in the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as we look at our Jayson Tatum player props.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/c831153d-6174-44b6-b378-3713b2c1b3fa.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
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
![Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) controls the ball as we offer our best Luka Doncic player props and expert picks for Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday at TD Garden in Boston.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/a76823d9-2eb6-48a9-985f-2a89392fe8c6.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
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
NBA Futures Picks
![Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the second round of the NBA playoffs. We're making our NBA Finals Predictions & Best Bets for Mavericks Fans.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/58250a3c-81c9-411c-9152-673f84652694.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
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 (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers gathers himself as we explore the latest LeBron James next team odds and predict where he might sign in NBA free agency ahead of the 2024-25 season.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/76028ccf-1399-4400-a1ac-ad4690ffdffd.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
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
![French basketball player Alexandre Sarr of the Perth Wildcats practices before playing against the Tasmania Jackjumpers during an Australian National Basketball League game. Sarr is the favorite to go No. 1 by the 2024 NBA Draft Odds.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/5d8bf7b6-5e32-4fc1-957d-6786bc291ac5.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
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
![Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks and Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets talk as we break down the latest 2024 NBA MVP odds.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/91f52801-f635-4194-be1f-0a3272c691e2.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
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
![Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic controls the ball against Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday as we look at the best 2024 NBA Finals odds](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/9f3c344e-fe69-483c-9378-f077f3b78339.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
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
![Forward Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs guards Oklahoma City Thunder Forward Chet Holmgren #7 as we look at the closing NBA Rookie of the Year odds for the 2023-24 NBA season.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/9949077b-ad1c-49ee-a59e-83c4fac393c3.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
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
![LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The Lakers lead the NBA Play-In Tournament odds.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/ff036577-6849-4785-abf1-33fe39d7b0f3.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
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
![Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors celebrates as we look at the NBA Clutch Player of the Year odds.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/195852ca-8ae1-4cd3-bce1-4b431086ac8a.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
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
![Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts after drawing a technical foul as we look at amendments to sports betting legislation in Minnesota.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/d3846a8f-2d06-40d8-95f6-77b23f09fca0.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
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
![Head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder directs his team as we look at the latest NBA Coach of the Year odds following the All-Star break.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/7bb43d30-35f4-479a-81a8-f4b47c7dcb45.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
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
![Naz Reid (11) of the Minnesota Timberwolves watches his shot as we look at the 2024 NBA Sixth Man of the Year odds after Reid won the award on Wednesday.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/53ec67a4-3644-4959-971d-59d9ed47af22.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
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
![Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts as we look at the latest 2024 NBA Most Improved Player award odds at the end of the regular season.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/c088e80f-49cc-4b5c-9822-765f0f09bead.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
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
![USA’s Anthony Edwards (10) and Canada’s RJ Barrett (9) vie for the ball as we look at the latest Men's Olympic Basketball odds in Paris, France.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/7458777e-92d5-4d75-be62-1b47c01eba4c.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
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
![LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers runs down the court as we look at the NBA In-Season Tournament odds](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/d1252c07-5d41-4774-9992-e429bb5bd984.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
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
![Franz Wagner of the Orlando Magic brings the ball up the court during the first quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 2022 in New York City.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/9cd8ad13-ec8e-4b37-a758-eb6e49105b89.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
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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NBA betting can differ between states. Keep informed about the state of online sports betting in legalized states:
Vermont sports betting will be going live on January 11 with pre-launch offers avilable now! Get the scoop on the latest Vermont sportsbook promo codes and top Vermont sports betting apps.
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