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2025 NBA Finals Odds and Prediction: Thunder Historical Favorites over Pacers
The NBA Finals 2025 betting odds suggest that the best regular-season team will also take the title home! The flying OKC Thunder are strong favorites to go all the way. However, the Indiana Pacers have been underdogs twice already this season and are still going strong!
Are the Thunder ready for glory, or is there an upset brewing? Continue reading to find the 2025 NBA Finals odds, analysis, a...
NBA Eastern Conference Finals 2025 Odds and Predictions: Pacers vs. Knicks
The 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Finals betting odds are now live for a series that many people consider a shocking matchup! The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks clash for the right to go to the NBA Finals to face the champion from the West.
In this article, I explore the latest winner odds to win the East, analyze the series, and make my NBA Eastern Conference Finals predictions!
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Giannis Next Team Odds – Will the Bucks’ Star Move On From Milwaukee?
Giannis next team odds could be the most popular betting market of the summer! The Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated in five games by the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Bucks’ future looks bleak, and now their superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo, might have to make a decision.
I’ll examine the Giannis next team odds and look at the favorites, a couple of contenders, and ...

NBA Strength of Schedule: How Much Does Travel Distance Matter?
Most people ignore travel distance and rest days when talking about NBA strength of schedule, focusing only on how good the opposition is. While this is definitely the most important factor, gruesome travels and lack of rest shouldn’t be ignored.
I’m going to dig into the numbers for the 2024-25 season of how far teams are traveling, the number of rest days, and how it correlates to strength o...

Best NBA Player Props Today: Our Predictions and Best Bets for Tonight
Our experts deliver their best NBA player props daily in this article, after doing the hard work and digging through all the basketball bets available today. Their predictions are based on statistical analysis, expertise, and a close look at the latest trends in the league.
Here's an overview of the best NBA player prop bets tonight, March 11.
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NBA Western Conference Finals 2025 Odds and Predictions: OKC Unstoppable?
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.
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Is the NBA Draft Rigged – A TSG Deep Dive
Is the NBA Draft Lottery rigged? Many believe the answer is yes, and it’s becoming increasingly hard to argue against that after some of the winners in the past 20 years.
Dallas getting the lottery pick this year was the top of the iceberg. It’s also the reason I decided to take a deep dive at the most popular NBA Draft conspiracy theories and analyze the numbers since 2000 to figure out wheth...
2025 NBA Playoffs Second Round Predictions and Odds
With the opening round of the postseason in the books, it’s time to make our 2025 NBA Playoffs second round predictions! I’ve explored the odds, identified the best bets to win each series, and believe there’s value up for grabs.
Continue reading to check out the latest NBA second round odds, analysis, and my best bets for each series!
The following NBA second round betting odds are court...
NBA Play-In Tournament 2025 Odds and Predictions: Will the Mavericks Advance?
Finding the right NBA Play-In predictions for 2025 can be very tough! The betting odds suggest we should have mostly close games, with one notable exception. Who will progress to the next stage, though?
In this article, I explore the latest odds, analyze each game, and reveal my NBA Play-In predictions!
The following NBA Play-In Tournament odds are courtesy of Bovada:
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Nikola Jokić Next Team Prediction: Where Will the Joker Play Next Year?
Houston and Oklahoma City are the leading contenders in the opening Nikola Jokić next team odds! The Nuggets have struggled on the field recently, which culminated in the team firing its head coach Mike Malone and general manager Calvin Booth in the final week of the 2025 regular season.
With the once formidable Nuggets crumbling, will Jokić demand out of Denver? There are no such indications ...
NBA Draft 2025 Betting Odds: Is Cooper Flagg Heading to Dallas?
As the top teams in the NBA vie for the Larry O’Brien Trophy, the 2025 NBA Draft odds indicate there is a clear #1 pick,, and that is Cooper Flagg! The Duke product appears to be the real deal, but is that reality or all hype?
In this article, I dissect the latest odds and prop bets, before sharing my 2025 NBA Draft predictions.
The following NBA Draft betting odds are courtesy of Bov...
Cooper Flagg Odds – Will the Duke Star Stay, or Head to the NBA?
The Cooper Flagg odds and prop bets just before the start of the NCAA Tournament suggest that the freshman phenom will return to Duke for a sophomore season. The Blue Devils are favored to win the March Madness, but if they don’t, will Flagg head back to Durham, North Carolina? Or will the lure of NBA millions be too much to ignore?
I’ll sort through two Cooper Flagg props and give you my pred...
NBA Christmas Games 2024 Odds and Predictions
There are five games on Wednesday, giving NBA fans plenty of Christmas Day odds to bet on. This year’s holiday quintuple header features a mixture of new and established stars.
In this free guide, I will break down the latest NBA Christmas Day odds. I will tell you the latest odds for every game and give my free predictions for each matchup.
Here are the latest NBA Christmas Day game odds...
Jimmy Butler Next Team Betting Odds and Predictions
As Jimmy Butler trade rumors heat up, the action is also reaching a fever pitch at online bookies. Sportsbooks have released odds on Butler’s next team, which includes multiple potential destinations.
In this article, I explore the latest prices and provide my analysis of where the Heat star could land. Continue reading below to check out the Jimmy Butler next team odds and predictions!
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Holiday Cheer: The Best Christmas Day Records of U.S. Sports Teams
Playing on Christmas can be a tricky task for many athletes, but what US teams have the best and worst records on Christmas?
On a day historically reserved for the NBA — and now the NFL, too — some teams rise to the occasion. In contrast, others have come up well short on December 25.
In this special holiday article, I explore the latest data and disclose the sports teams with the best NBA ...

How Much Do NBA Personnel Make Compared to Steph Curry?
How much do NBA personnel make compared to the league’s biggest stars? We decided to dive deep and compare the salaries of NFL coaches, cheer leaders, waterboys, scouts, and many more to Steph Curry.
We pick the two-time NBA MVP for two reasons: he’s one of the most recognizable players in the world and also the highest-paid basketball player in the 2024-25 season.
With a salary of $55,761,...

NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight: Best First Basket Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight? Our experts made sure to check the stats and the latest odds, before sharing their top picks for first basket scorer today.
Here's a quick overview of our first basket betting picks, and you can find our reasoning in the next section.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERLuka Doncic (LAL) First BasketLA Lakers vs. Brooklyn Nets+450BovadaDe...

2024 NBA In-Season Tournament Betting Odds and Predictions
The 2024 NBA In-Season Tournament odds are topped by the two teams favored to win the NBA title, Boston and Oklahoma City. But as last season showed in the inaugural edition, the best teams in the league are looking ahead to the playoffs. This leaves a lot of room for other teams to step up, and give you more betting value!
I’ll dig into the 2024 NBA Cup odds and examine the favorites and slee...
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...