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NBA Championship Odds & Favorites 2025: Celtics, Thunder Lead the Pack
The Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder sit as favorites to win the 2024-25 NBA championship over a month into the season.
by Matthew Winick
NBA
NBA Rookie of the Year Odds 2025: McCain the Favorite; Edey Falling After Injury
The NBA Rookie of the Year odds feature a new contender at the top after a blistering run from Jared McCain and the ankle injury to preseason favorite Zach Edey.
by Matthew Winick
NBA
NBA Clutch Player of the Year Odds 2025: Nikola Jokic Becomes New Favorite For Award
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic's flaming hot start to the season vaulted him to first place for the NBA's Clutch Player of the Year award
by Matthew Winick
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Rockets vs. Warriors NBA Player Prop Picks & Odds Tonight
There's plenty of uncertainty on the injury report ahead of the Rockets visiting the Warriors, so who steps up?
by Shane Jackson
Lakers vs. Heat NBA Player Prop Picks & Odds Tonight
Zachary Hanshew makes his early Lakers vs. Heat player prop bets and picks, which include Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell.
by Zachary Hanshew
Timberwolves vs. Clippers NBA Player Prop Picks & Odds Tonight
The dominant Timberwolves' defense might be back, and they'll look to contain James Harden and the Clippers tonight.
by Shane Jackson
Warriors vs. Nuggets NBA Player Prop Bets & Odds Tonight
Shane Jackson makes his Warriors vs. Nuggets player prop picks and predictions for Tuesday with a focus on Stephen Curry and Russell Westbrook.
by Shane Jackson
Magic vs. Knicks NBA Player Prop Bets & Odds Tonight
The Magic and Knicks clash with the East Group A title on the line in the NBA Cup.
by Zachary Hanshew
Lakers vs. Timberwolves NBA Player Prop Bets & Odds Tonight
We're offering our top Lakers vs. Timberwolves NBA player prop bets for their game on Monday night.
by Shane Jackson
Celtics vs. Cavaliers NBA Player Prop Bets & Odds Tonight
The Cavaliers host the Celtics in another battle of top-tier Eastern Conference contenders as we make our best player prop bets for tonight's matchup.
by Zachary Hanshew
Thunder vs. Lakers NBA Player Prop Bets & Odds Tonight
The Lakers still hold an outside shot of winning their NBA Cup group, but they're in tough while needing to knock off the Thunder.
by Shane Jackson
Knicks vs. Mavericks NBA Player Prop Bets & Odds Tonight
The Mavericks are facing plenty of injury concerns heading into the Knicks' Wednesday visit, so who do we target for our best player props?
by Esten McLaren
Thunder vs. Warriors NBA Player Prop Bets & Odds Tonight
Draymond Green could be poised for a productive night as the surging Thunder visit the slumping Warriors.
by Zachary Hanshew
NBA Futures Picks
NBA MVP Odds 2025: Jokic Surges to Reclaim Favorite Status
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is the favorite to win his fourth NBA MVP Award after more than month of the season.
by Matthew Winick
NBA Cup Odds 2024: Knicks New Favorites for 2nd In-Season Tournament
The New York Knicks stand as the favorites by the 2024 NBA Cup odds with the NBA's second in-season tournament into the knockout stage.
by Matthew Winick
NBA Rookie of the Year Odds 2025: McCain the Favorite; Edey Falling After Injury
The NBA Rookie of the Year odds feature a new contender at the top after a blistering run from Jared McCain and the ankle injury to preseason favorite Zach Edey.
by Matthew Winick
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 Clutch Player of the Year Odds 2025: Nikola Jokic Becomes New Favorite For Award
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic's flaming hot start to the season vaulted him to first place for the NBA's Clutch Player of the Year award
by Matthew Winick
NBA Defensive Player of the Year Odds 2025: Wembanyama Running Away With Award
Victor Wembanyama remains as the favorite for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award, with a huge lead over the rest of the field.
by Matthew Winick
NBA Coach of the Year Odds 2025: Redick Surges To Become Among New Favorites
Though standing as the least experienced coach in the NBA, Lakers bench boss JJ Redick has become one of the early favorites for 2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year.
by Matthew Winick
NBA Sixth Man of the Year Odds 2025: Pritchard Surges Ahead of the Pack
Celtics guard Payton Pritchard has gone from off the board in the preseason to clear top option for the 2024-25 NBA Sixth Man of the Year
by Matthew Winick
NBA Most Improved Player Odds 2025: Wagner Atop Crowded Field
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner's excellent all-around play has led to him pacing the long list of capable candidates for Most Improved Player.
by Matthew Winick
NBA Finals MVP Odds 2025: Celtics Co-Stars Tatum, Brown Open as Favorites
After the Boston Celtics won the championship last season and Jaylen Brown took home NBA Finals MVP, both Brown and Jayson Tatum opened as the favorites for the award this season.
by Rob Paul
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
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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2024-25 NBA Season
Opening night of the regular season kicks off Oct. 22.
The second edition of the NBA Cup in-season tournament will begin Nov. 12 with the finals held on Dec. 17.
The NBA Playoffs are scheduled to begin April 19 following the conclusion of the play-in tournament (April 15-18).
2025 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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