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2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year Odds – Is Spurs' Rookie King of the "Castle"?
The 2024-2025 NBA Rookie of the Year odds don’t have a superstar at the top of the list. However, you should consider multiple players for your predictions, as they impacted their team significantly in their maiden NBA season and showed star potential.
I’ll take a look at these ROY odds for the NBA, giving you my analysis of the favorites, along with some sleepers to check out. You’ll also get...

2025 NBA Clutch Player of the Year Prediction – Who Will Come Up Big?
The NBA Clutch Player of the Year 2025 odds feature some of the best players in the league. They will compete for the Jerry West Trophy, named after the Laker great who came up massive in crunch-time situations time and time again.
I’ll inspect the NBA Clutch Player odds for the 2024-2025, and provide my thoughts on a few favorites, as well as one sleeper. I’ll then give you my betting pick an...

DPOY 2025 Odds and Predictions: Who Wins in Wemby’s Absence?
The NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds favored Victor Wembanyama for most of the season, but his injury changed the situation dramatically. There hasn't been a clear favorite since the All-Star break, with the DPOY betting market split between two options.
Let’s delve into the favorites and make our updated 2024-25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year predictions!
The following NBA Defensi...

NBA Sixth Man of the Year 2024-25 Odds: Pritchard’s Award to Lose?
As the action continues to play out on the hardwood, the 2024-25 NBA 6th Man of the Year odds are taking shape at online bookmakers! It is still a wide-open race, so let’s dive into the latest prices with a complete analysis.
Check out the favorites, longshots, and NBA 6th Man of the Year predictions below!
The following NBA Sixth Man of the Year odds are courtesy of Bovada:
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NBA Most Improved Player Odds for 2024-25 – Who Has Taken the Biggest Step Up?
The 2024-25 NBA Most Improved Player odds feature a slew of good players, and some are already very good. But who is is the best MIP prediction from a betting perspective?
I analyze these NBA MIP odds and break down the favorites (or in the case, the two main favorites). Keep reading until the end of this article for my best bet for the NBA Most Improved Player in the 2024-25 season.
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Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese 1-on-1 Odds, Predictions, and Best Bets
What would happen in an Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark 1-on-1 matchup? I wouldn't normally speculate on such a hypothetical clash, Bovada offers Reese vs. Clark odds on this one, so let's talk about it!
The two top rookies in the WNBA are the future of the league, and the comparison between them is bound to follow their careers. Clark and Reese have already helped the WNBA set many records, so ...

2024-25 NBA COTY Odds – Atkinson Favorite for Red Auerbach Trophy
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...

2025 NBA MVP Odds – Can Jokić Catch "SGA"?
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...

Shaquille O’Neal Props and Betting Odds – What Does 2024 Hold for “Shaq Diesel”?
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...

Bronny James Prop Bets and Odds: How Will Bronny Fare in the NBA?
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...

Paris 2024 Women’s 3x3 Basketball Odds: Will USA Repeat for Gold?
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!
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Paris 2024 3x3 Men’s Basketball Odds: Does the Gold Belong to Serbia?
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...

NBA Players That Should Retire in 2024
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 ...

WNBA Picks Today — Expert WNBA Bets for Free
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 ...

Olympic Basketball Odds Heavily Favor Team USA In Paris
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 ...