Here’s your chance to predict the future and try to figure out how many points your favorite players will score next season. We like the under scoring average season totals for Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Trae Young, and Dejounte Murray. We like the over scoring average season totals for James […]
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2023 NBA MVP Odds: Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid, Greek Freak Betting Favorites
DraftKings updated the odds in its NBA Awards categories and Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks is the betting favorite to win the 2023 MVP at +450, followed by Joel Embiid from the Philadelphia 76ers at +650, and Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo at +700 odds. Nikola Jokic from the Denver […]
76ers Injury Report: Joel Embiid (Orbital Fracture) Doubtful for Game 3
Bettors and fans want to know if Joel Embiid will play for the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 against the Miami Heat. The 76ers listed Embiid as out with an orbital fracture, but updated him to doubtful and hope his status and availability can change before tip-off of Game 3 […]
76ers Injury Report: Joel Embiid Could Return for Game 3
The Philadelphia 76ers lost Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Miami Heat without Joel Embiid in the lineup while the MVP-candidate nurses an orbital fracture injury and a concussion. But, the Sixers could get Embiid back in the lineup as early as Game 3 when the series […]
76ers Injury Report: Joel Embiid Out Indefinitely with Orbital Fracture
It’s been a rough news cycle in the City of Brotherly Love after the Philadelphia 76ers announced big man Joel Embiid is out indefinitely after suffering a concussion and orbital fracture injury in the fourth quarter of the series-clinching victory against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday evening. Orbital fractures are […]
2022 NBA Finals MVP: Early Odds on Booker, Greek Freak, Durant, Curry, Tatum
DraftKings updated its futures market for the 2022 NBA Finals MVP, with Devin Booker the betting favorite at +400 odds, followed by Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo (+500), Chris Paul (+550), Steph Curry (+800), Jayson Tatum (+900), and Kevin Durant (+1100). If you watch “Winning Time” about the rise of the […]
NBA High Guys: Embiid, Jokic Post MVP Numbers on Penultimate Sunday (VIDEOS)
As the NBA regular season heads into its final week, the leading two MVP candidates — Joel Embiid from the Philadelphia 76ers and reigning winner Nikola Jokic — were the league’s top two scorers on Sunday. Embiid posted a monstrous game in a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers with 44 […]
2022 NBA MVP Odds: Nikola Jokic Slight Fave Over Joel Embiid After Straw Poll
With less than two weeks remaining in the NBA regular season, it’s a close two-way race to determine this year’s MVP with Joel Embiid from the Philadelphia 76ers at -105 odds and Nikola Jokic from the Denver Nuggets as the slight favorite at -125 odds to win the MVP in […]
NBA MVP Odds: Joel Embiid Betting Favorite with 21 Games to Go
With 21 games remaining in the regular season for the Philadelphia 76ers, Joel Embiid is the consensus betting favorite to win the 2022 NBA MVP at +120 odds even though the Sixers added James Harden in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets for Ben Simmons. Embiid holds a slight edge […]
76ers Dismantle the Knicks with a Triple-Double by James Harden
The Philadelphia 76ers shut down the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter and pulled away to a victory to help celebrate the triumphant return of James Harden to New York City after the Brooklyn Nets shipped him to the 76ers before the trade deadline in exchange for Ben Simmons. […]
NBA High Guys: DeRozan Outguns Embiid, 76ers Beat Da Bulls
In one of the most exciting games of the season featuring two of the NBA’s top scorers, Joel Embiid dropped 40 points and the Philadelphia 76ers held off a late rally from the Chicago Bulls, despite a season-high 45 points from DeMar DeRozan. Embiid, the NBA’s leading scorer and the […]
NBA Weekend Betting Preview: Embiid vs Doncic, 76ers/Bulls, Hollywood Freak
Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers head to Dallas to take on Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavs on Friday, and then the 76ers have a big showdown against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. The banged-up Brooklyn Nets are in the middle of a six-game skid and are looking to […]
2022 NBA MVP Odds: Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic New Favorites
Although Steph Curry led the 2022 NBA MVP race for most of this season, two elite big men emerged as the new betting favorites with Joel Embiid at the top of the board at +200 odds, and Nikola Jokic at +300 odds to win the MVP in back-to-back seasons. Just […]
NBA All-Star Game: Fans Vote for LeBron James, Kevin Durant as Captains
The people have spoken and LeBron James from the Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets received the most fan votes to be named captains of the 2022 NBA All-Star Game slated for Thursday, Feb. 10 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. Ja Morant and Andrew Wiggins […]
NBA MVP Race: Joker and Greek Freak Chasing Steph Curry
After a week into the second half of the NBA season, Steph Curry is the betting favorite to win the MVP at +180 odds, but Giannis ‘Greek Freak’ Antetokounmpo (+250), Nikola Jokic (+550), Joel Embiid (+600), and Ja Morant (+1000) are trying to chase him down. Kevin Durant was the […]
NBA High Guys: Joel Embiid Drops 50 Points in 27 Minutes (VIDEO)
The boos were heard, but they didn’t deter the Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, who tied a career-high with 50 points in a 123-110 victory over the Orlando Magic. The Magic led 57-47 at halftime, which was surprising considering they’re the worst team in the NBA with only eight wins through […]
NBA High Guys: Joel Embiid with 43 Points in OT (Video)
The Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid unleashed 43 points in an overtime victory against the COVID-riddled Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. The Hornets were down five players while struggling to contain a COVID-19 outbreak, but Kelly Oubre almost led them to an upset victory over the visiting 76ers. In the end, […]
NBA High Guys: Joel Embiid Returns with 42 Points After Beating COVID
Joel Embiid scored 42 points for the Philadelphia 76ers in a double-overtime loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves, which spoiled his return after missing nine games with a nasty bout of COVID-19. Embiid scored 42 points in 45 minutes of action. He shot 12-for-23 from the floor, including 2-for-4 from 3-point […]
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report: Joel Embiid Out Due to COVID
Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers tested positive for COVID-19 and will sit out the next 10 days due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols. Embiid wasn’t scheduled to play in tonight’s game against the New York Knicks. With the 76ers facing back-to-back games on Monday and Tuesday, the […]
Sixers Suspend Sullen Ben Simmons After Practice Spat
In today’s latest Ben Simmons drama, the Philadelphia 76ers’ disgruntled point guard was kicked out of practice by head coach Doc Rivers for refusing to participate in a workout session, and as a result of the incident, the Sixers suspended Simmons for one game. Simmons won’t suit up for the […]