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The NBA Coach of the Year odds for the 2024-25 season are bunched up near the top. Mark Daigneault of Oklahoma City is the most recent winner, as he took the Thunder to the #1 seed in the Western Conference. As of late March, Cleveland's Kenny Atkinson is favored as his Cavaliers are fighting Daigneault's Thunder for the top overall seed in the league! There are three candidates worth a lo...

The NBA MVP odds for the 2024-25 season have the usual suspects at the top of the list. Denver’s Nikola Jokić has won the award in three of the last four years. However, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has caught the “Joker” at NBA betting sites and is the favorite to win his first MVP! I’ll provide my analysis of the NBA odds for MVP, focused on the two options left. Read until the end for my NBA MVP...

We have some Shaquille O’Neal props and betting odds centering on one of the greatest big men in NBA history. O’Neal is a legend in the NBA, with four league titles, three Finals MVPs, and one regular-season MVP (which seems outlandish). O’Neal has also had his number retired by three teams: the Los Angeles Lakers, the Orlando Magic, and the Miami Heat (and at his alma mater, LSU, if you count th...

As the top women’s basketball players converge on Phoenix, I review the odds and make my 2024 WNBA All-Star Game prediction! The best WNBA betting sites have released a variety of lines for this highly anticipated event at the Footprint Center on July 20. It has been an incredible year for women’s basketball and sports in general. The WNBA All-Star Game provides an opportunity for the most tal...

We’ve had Bronny James prop bets for the NBA Draft that have now been replaced with odds for the upcoming season. The top NBA betting sites offer markets on how the younger James will do in the NBA as he’s been drafted by his father’s team, the Los Angeles Lakers. BetUS features a slew of Bronny James prop bets, including how many points he’ll score in a game, how many three-pointers he’ll mak...

As one of the most entertaining tournaments of Paris 2024 approaches, the 2024 Olympic 3x3 women’s basketball odds are now live at the best Olympic betting sites. The world’s most talented women’s 3x3 basketball players will converge in Paris to vie for gold on the court. Continue reading to check out the best odds, comprehensive analysis, and my Olympic 3x3 women’s basketball predictions! ...

As the clock ticks down to Paris 2024, the best Olympic betting sites have released Olympic 3x3 men’s basketball odds for this highly anticipated tournament! 3x3 basketball was officially introduced to the Olympic Games at Tokyo 2020. It was a welcome addition for basketball fans and returns to the Olympics in Paris. In this article, I explore the latest odds, dissect the favorites to win gold...

As the temperatures soar, it’s time to make your 2024 NBA Summer League picks at the best NBA betting sites! The annual NBA Summer League is scheduled across three states in Nevada, Utah, and California this year.  In this article, you can find free NBA Summer League best bets daily for the duration of the tournament until the finale! We also explain what our strategy for these is under t...

Several NBA players need to retire ahead of this upcoming season, mostly because they are not on the same level anymore. However, don’t expect to see LeBron James’ name on the list! Even though he’ll be 40 in December, the Lakers’ star just made the All-NBA Third Team and is still a top player. He’s also waiting to see if the Lakers draft Bronny James, his oldest son. In contrast, Father Time ...

Are you interested in the best WNBA picks today? You have arrived at the right place! The team at The Sports Geek will be compiling expert WNBA bets for free daily throughout the season. We diligently research the latest odds to find the top wagers at the best WNBA betting sites every single day. Our WNBA basketball predictions are not exclusive to one bet type, as we offer free picks against ...

The Olympic basketball betting odds for the men’s tournament in Paris show us a clear favorite. To no surprise, the United States have been backed to win, even though the rest of the world has improved on the court. There will be challengers, such as Serbia, Canada, and the host country, France. I go over their basketball Olympics odds and share my analysis and a pick on who will win the gold ...

The 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals odds show a clear favorite: the Thunder are expected to beat the Timberwolves! I'm sure that Minnesota will relish the "underdogs" label and put up a fight, but can they stop a historical team like the OKC? I explore the latest lines and dissect both teams, before sharing my 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals predictions and best bets below. 2025 NBA W...

The best sports for live betting offer excellent opportunities that are not available if you only gamble before the start of the match. In-game wagering is simply a different experience, especially if you join the best live betting sites. Many casual bettors place emotional in-game wagers without a strategy, opening the door for savvy gamblers to exploit weak lines. However, it’s important to ...

The early WNBA MVP odds for 2025 have three great players at the top of the board! Will Caitlin Clark or Napheesa Collier break through for their first MVP award? Will A’ja Wilson win her fourth and go back-to-back? Or will someone further down the odds give you a bigger return? I’ll sift through the 2025 WNBA MVP odds, looking at the favorites, a couple of contenders, and a fun longshot. I’ll...

After another disappointing playoff exit, the bookies have released odds on LeBron's next team. If “King James” opts to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, where will he play next season? The NBA betting sites don't have a clear favorite, but there are several different options. At 39 years old, LeBron James is the oldest active player in the NBA. The four-time NBA Most Valuable Player and future fi...