If you’re a numerologist, then betting NBA divisional futures could be up your alley. The Miami Heat are -180 odds to win the Southeast Division in back-to-back years while the Atlanta Hawks, at +165 odds, are trying to win their second divisional title in three seasons. The Heat tend to […]
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2023 NBA Central Division Odds: Five in a Row for the Milwaukee Bucks
Once again, the Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are the team to beat in the Central Division, coming into this season as a huge favorite at -500 odds to win a fourth-straight divisional crown. The Chicago Bulls (+450 odds) and Cleveland Cavaliers (+700) are the closest competitors, […]
2023 NBA Atlantic Division Odds: Boston Celtics Seeking Back-to-Back Titles
Despite the uncertainty over the status of Kevin Durant — who requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets — the Boston Celtics are the betting favorite at -150 odds to win the Atlantic Division in consecutive seasons. The Philadelphia 76ers are +270 odds to win the Atlantic Division for the […]
2023 NBA Southwest Division Odds: Grizzlies vs Mavericks in High-Noon Showdown
Two of the most exciting players in the NBA — Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies and Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks — call the Southwest Division their home. The Grizzlies are at +100 odds to win the Southwest Division in consecutive seasons with the Mavs (+120) not far […]
2023 NBA Northwest Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves Overcome the Denver Nuggets for First Division Title?
The Denver Nuggets are the current betting favorite to win the 2023 NBA Northwest Division at -150 odds, but the Minnesota Timberwolves aren’t far behind at +165 odds after they added three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert in a trade. Since the creation of the Northwest Division at […]
2023 NBA Pacific Division Odds: Clippers or Warriors Challenge a Suns Three-Peat
The Phoenix Suns won the NBA Pacific Division in each of the past two seasons, and they’re the betting favorite to win a third-straight crown at +145 odds, according to DraftKings. The Los Angeles Clippers and defending champion Golden State Warriors are +230 odds to win the Pacific Division this […]
Boston Celtics, LA Clippers Early Favorites in 2022-23 NBA Win Totals
The NBA Summer League just ended and some bookies have already released win totals for the 2022-23 season. The Boston Celtics are at the top of the board at 55.5 over/under wins, along with the Los Angeles Clippers at 53.5 o/u, and the Phoenix Suns at 52.5 o/u. The current […]
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 […]
Colorado Sports Betting: Tour de France, Wimbledon, F1, NBA Summer League, Sunday Night Baseball
I recently moved from California to Colorado — or in betting terms — from a state where there’s no legalized online gambling to a state that legalized online gambling, including sports betting. As a sportswriter and so-called sports junkie, I had the rare and amazing opportunity to have a successful […]
NBA Finals Prop Bets: Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s ‘Game 6 Klay’ Thompson
The Boston Celtics find themselves in a do-or-die elimination game, but at least they get to host the visiting Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals. DraftKings posted player scoring prop bets and totals for all of the big guns, including Jayson Tatum, Steph Curry, Klay […]
Game 6 Betting Preview: Celtics Playing to Stave Off Elimination, Warriors 1 Win from Title
The NBA Finals shifts to TD Garden in Boston for Game 6 with the Celtics on the brink of elimination and down 3-2 against the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors are just one win away from clinching the championship, yet enter Game 6 as a +4 road dog. The Celtics […]
Game 6 Prop Bets: 3-Point Totals by Curry, Thompson, Tatum
The Boston Celtics trail the Golden State Warriors 3-2 and are facing elimination heading into Game 6 tomorrow night in Boston. As a result, Game 6 offers some great individual player prop bets on Steph Curry, Jayson Tatum, and Klay Thompson for shooting 3-pointers to lock up a title, or […]
Game 5 Betting Preview: Warriors Favored to Break 2-2 Tie at Home
The Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors are deadlocked at 2-2 in the NBA Finals, with the Warriors returning home for Game 5. The Warriors opened as -3.5 favorites, but the point spread is currently -4. The Warriors won Game 4 to tie the series after an insane 43-point output […]
Game 4 Betting Preview: Golden State Warriors in Trouble Down 2-1 in Boston
The 2022 NBA Finals continue with the Boston Celtics ahead 2-1 in the series, and with a chance to pad their lead in Game 4 at home on Friday night against the Golden State Warriors. Jaylen Brown has been the most consistent scorer for the Celtics in the NBA Finals […]
NBA Finals MVP Odds Update: Curry, Tatum Still Betting Faves After Game 2
The 2022 NBA Finals are tied up a 1-1 after both teams split the first two games at Chase Center in San Francisco. It’s no surprise that the best player from each team sits at the top of the NBA Finals MVP betting board, with Steph Curry the slight favorite […]
NBA Finals Game 3 Scoring Prop Bets: Klay Thompson Slump Buster or Al Horford Reprise?
The Boston Celtics host the Golden State Warriors on their home court for the next two games, with the 2022 NBA Finals tied at 1-1. DraftKings posted player scoring props for key players in Game 3, such as Jayson Tatum (27.5 o/u), Jaylen Brown (23.5 o/u), Steph Curry (28.5 o/u), […]
The Biggest Bets in NBA Finals History
The NBA Finals is one of the biggest annual events on the American sports calendar. And with the rapid growth of legal, regulated sports betting across the United States, the Finals have also become a busy time for the nation’s sportsbooks. Hundreds of millions of dollars in bets are placed […]
Warriors/Mavs Game 3 Scoring Prop Bets: Doncic, Curry, Thompson
The Golden State Warriors hold a 2-0 lead over the Dallas Mavs heading into Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Sunday, and DraftKings posted numerous player prop bets on scoring totals and made 3-pointers for all the key players like Luka Doncic, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Jordan Poole, […]
Heat/Celtics Game 3 Scoring Prop Bets: Tatum, Brown, Butler, Herro
Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics has plenty of individual player scoring prop bets including over/under on made 3-pointers. We targeted 3-pointers totals for Grant Williams and Tyler Herro, and scoring prop bets for Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Jimmy Butler. The […]
2023 NBA Championship Odds: Brooklyn Nets Title Favorite Next Season
The Brooklyn Nets were swept in the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs, but oddsmakers at DraftKings have still installed them as the favorite to win the 2023 NBA Championship at +500 odds. We like the Los Angeles Clippers at +600 odds to win the 2023 championship because Kawhi […]