As the NBA season heads down the home stretch, the banged-up Brooklyn Nets (+250 odds) and LA Lakers (+350 odds) continue to lead the pack in the NBA championship futures market. The Denver Nuggets saw the biggest change in market prices when their championship odds tanked after they lost Jamal […]
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Fade Away: Oklahoma City Thunder Losing Streak Hits 10 Without SGA
With a healthy Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder were a bubble team jockeying for a spot in the playoffs. Without their top scorer, the Thunder are one of the worst teams in the NBA. The Thunder (20-37) are the coldest team in the NBA right now after they recently […]
NBA High Guys: Will a Twisted Ankle Slow Down a Hot-Shooting Steph Curry?
Steph Curry has been on fire for the Golden State Warriors, averaging nearly 40 points per game over his last nine games since the start of April. However, the hot Curry might finally cool down after spraining his ankle in the fourth quarter in a loss against the Boston Celtics. […]
With Four Early Picks, Dallas Wings Set to Dominate WNBA Draft
Thursday’s WNBA draft will provide all 12 teams in the league with an opportunity to reload their rosters, find new talent, and build for the future. But if you only tune in for the first round or so, it will be easy to come away with the impression that the […]
How Does the NBA Play-In Tournament Work? A Guide to the Changes for the 2021 Playoffs
Luka Doncic says he doesn’t understand it. Mark Cuban says it’s “an enormous mistake.†But like it or not, the NBA play-in tournament will make its debut this year, giving more teams one last chance to make the playoffs. If you’re wondering what all the fuss is about, you’re not […]
NBA Top Shot: Legendary Holo Icons Return, Rebound Packs Improve Access
Collectors had the opportunity to pick up a legendary pack on NBA Top Shot for the first time in two months on Monday, though even those who weren’t among the lucky few with good queue positions were able to pick up a consolation prize. NBA Top Shot released its second […]
Nuggets Star Jamal Murray Done for Season After Tearing ACL in Left Knee
Jamal Murray will miss the remainder of this season – and possibly most or all of the 2021-22 campaign – after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during the Denver Nuggets’ 116-107 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday. Murray went down in pain while clutching his left […]
NBA Weekend Betting Preview: Grizzlies/Knicks, Hawks/Hornets, Heat/Blazers
With fewer than 20 games remaining in the 70-game NBA schedule, numerous bubble teams are in must-win situations this weekend, including the New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Memphis Grizzlies, Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors, San Antonio Spurs, New Orleans Pelicans, and Golden State Warriors. Plus, the Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Hawks […]
Denver Nuggets Surge After Aaron Gordon Trade and With a Red-Hot Michael Porter, Jr.
The Denver Nuggets won seven games in a row since they pulled the trigger on a trade with the Orlando Magic to bring Aaron Gordon to Colorado. With the addition of Gordon, along with a sizzling-hot Michael Porter, Jr, the Nugs are the hottest team in the NBA at the […]
NBA Most Improved Player Odds: Julius Randle and Jerami Grant MIP Coin Flip
The NBA Most Improved Player is a prestigious honor that recognizes the player who had a remarkable season compared to their previous season. With 20 games or so remaining on the schedule, Julius Randle of the New York Knicks has the inside track to win the 2021 NBA MIP at […]
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report: James Harden Out, Kevin Durant In
It’s the tale of two hamstrings. The Brooklyn Nets eagerly awaited the return of Kevin Durant back to the lineup after missing 23 games with a hamstring injury, but now they have to deal with James Harden missing time with a hamstring issue of his own. Harden tweaked his right […]
Gonzaga Returns as March Madness Betting Favorite in 2022 After Championship Game Loss
The Gonzaga Bulldogs suffered a heartbreaking end to their season, losing to Baylor in the national championship game to end their quest for a perfect season. But oddsmakers still see the Zags as the team to beat when it comes to picking the winner of the 2022 NCAA Tournament. BetMGM […]
NBA Top Shot: Is the Era of Free Money Over for Investors?
By any objective measure, prices for NBA Top Shot moments are still high. As I’ve talked about before, opening a new pack still guarantees investors a profit, something that can rarely be said about sealed product for physical collectibles. But there’s no doubt that prices on the Top Shot marketplace […]
North Carolina Tar Heels Tap Hubert Davis to Replace Roy Williams as Head Coach
Hubert Davis, a former UNC player and assistant coach, will replace Roy Williams as the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels. Williams, who won his 900th game just before the season ended, abruptly and unexpectedly retired last week. The move shocked UNC fans and sent shockwaves through the […]
Baylor Wins 2021 March Madness, Derails Gonzaga’s Perfect Season
The Baylor Bears jumped out to a 9-0 lead against Gonzaga and never looked back. Gonzaga trailed by as many as 19 points in the first half and cut the lead to 10 points heading into halftime. However, Gonzaga couldn’t slow Baylor down in the second half, and the Bears […]
NBA Injury Report: Buzz City Bummed with Gordon Hayward Out 4 Weeks
It was only a matter of time before the injury bug caught up to Gordon Hayward. The Charlotte Hornets forward sprained his foot in a game against the Indiana Pacers and will miss approximately four weeks. The Charlotte Hornets are in the thick of a three-way fight with the Atlanta […]
March Madness Championship Preview: Don’t Sleep on the Trey-Happy Baylor Bears
The Baylor Bears are one victory away from winning their first-ever March Madness men’s college basketball championship, but face a tough challenge against the undefeated Gonzaga Bulldogs. Baylor won every March Madness game this year by double digits, and didn’t break a sweat in their Final Four matchup against #2 […]
March Madness Championship Betting Preview: Gonzaga on Verge of Perfect Season
The top two teams in the country will meet in an inevitable showdown between undefeated Gonzaga and Baylor to determine tonight’s 2021 March Madness champion. Gonzaga (31-0) is attempting to become the first team since the 1976 Indiana Hoosiers to punctuate an undefeated season with a national championship. Gonzaga advanced […]
Women’s Final Four Odds: UConn, Stanford Favored in Semifinal Matchups
The UConn Huskies (28-1) will make their 13th straight appearance in the Women’s Final Four on Friday when they take on the upstart Arizona Wildcats (20-5) with a spot in the national championship game on the line. UConn enters the game as a substantial 14.5-point favorite, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. […]
Final Four Preview: Can UCLA Continue Their Cinderella Story?
UCLA is only two wins away from winning their record-leading 12th March Madness championship, but Johnny Juzang and the Cinderella Bruins face their biggest challenge of the season with undefeated #1 Gonzaga awaiting them in the Final Four. No one expected #11 UCLA would make it this far after their […]