#Finals MVP

When odds were first released on this prop, it was the Suns were the -200 chalk. Brooklyn was the second betting choice at+700. The Nets are aiming high in their demands for Durant. Too high for the tastes of potential deal partners, it would appear. Durant does bring a lot to the floor, after all. He's an NBA champion, former NBA Finals MVP,…

Steph Curry has been easing back into form since returning from a shoulder injury, but a date with the defenseless Bulls may be just what he needs to get all the way back to his normal self. Read more in our NBA betting picks and predictions below. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports Steph Curry is back, Andrew Wiggins is healthy, and the Golden State…

Despite their recent hot play that has them at the top of the West, not to mention their recent dominance over the Clippers, Denver is still a 1.5-point road'dog in the NBA odds, and just a slight -104 favorite on the moneyline. This is the third of four regular-season meetings, with the Nuggets having won the previous two, both by double digits.…

NBA betting experts across the web have made their picks for tonight's game between the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns. The Phoenix Suns are set to battle the Golden State Warriors on national television later tonight. Neither of Devin Booker, Cam Payne or Chris Paul made the road trip with the Suns. Deandre Ayton won't play tonight…

Golden State and Phoenix will meet with each side missing their superstar, opening the door for the Dubs opening as double-digit faves. With that said, our NBA betting picks believe the books have adjusted too much in favor of the Warriors. The Phoenix Suns (20-21) have struggled quite mightily in Devin Booker's absence, who has been out since an…

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry has been listed as questionable to make his return against the Phoenix Suns tonight after suffering a shoulder injury in December. Curry was forced to leave the Warriors' loss against the Indiana Pacers on December 14 after suffering a shoulder injury, putting a halt to what could've been a historic…

Michael Jordan had entered the dark side of the gambling world. This meant that he was indebted to many and in trouble. Well, at least this was the narrative created around his habit. But upon investigation, the league concluded that the issue never reached a level of crisis. On the other hand, Jordan always maintained that his gambling tendencies…

Golden State Warriors wing Andre Iguodala will make his 2022-23 season debut this Saturday at home against the Orlando Magic, according to the 19-year veteran himself on his Point Forward podcast. "We got 24 hours until I step on the court, man. Yeah, it's a go," said Iguodala on Friday. "You know, officially announcing it on Point Forward, hope…

Just a little over two years ago, the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers played a six-game NBA Finals series in Orlando at what is referred to as the "Disney Bubble." The Lakers went on to win that series, LeBron James won his fourth Finals MVP Award and that chapter of the NBA will forever be remembered as a unique time. In 2023, the two teams are…

After a surprise run to the NBA Finals that ended in heartbreak, the Boston Celtics are proving last season was not a fluke. Boston spent the offseason in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons due to their former head coach. Apparently, the Celtics just needed to get back on the court because Boston has been the best team in the NBA since the…

We are nearly halfway through the NBA season, and the year 2023 is rapidly approaching. That feels like a good time as any to rank contenders in the NBA. These are the teams who I believe can actually win a championship this year, though some need more breaks than others. In a season defined by an uneasy parity, there are arguably more contenders…

Arguably the best matchup in the NBA on Monday night is between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers, featuring stars such as Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. With so many superstars on the floor, it's only right that we place a few prop bets on this game. Here are my favorites for Monday night's marquee…

The Los Angeles Clippers (20-15) visit the Toronto Raptors (15-18) on Tuesday night. Action tips off at 7:40 pm ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Raptors prediction and pick. Los Angles has won three of their last four games to push them into fourth place in the Western Conference. The Clippers are 18-17 against the spread…

Tonight is the second of our five straight nights of CrunchTime. Gather'round your favorite app-supporting device - the best of the NBA, curated for you and yours, will soon arrive. Streaming at 8:30 ET on the NBA App, Jared Greenberg and 2016 NBA champion Channing Frye will take you around the league, offering a steady stream of eye-catching…

Kawhi Leonard is no stranger to big games - or big games in Philadelphia. As the Clippers travel to face the 76ers tonight, our NBA betting picks expect Leonard to deliver a vintage big-game performance. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Philadelphia 76ers are in red-hot form at Wells Fargo Center and they put their eight-game home win streak on the…

This is a matchup months in the making. The Grizzlies-Warriors rivalry dates back to their 2022 six-game, second-round battle, which Golden State won. There's been no shortage of back and forth-between the sides since. Ja Morant and Draymond Green both tweeted about the seemingly inevitable Christmas Day rematch over the summer with Green reminding…

Charlotte has had a horrific this season thus far, and now it must head to Los Angeles to take on a Clippers side finding its stride. With Kawhi getting back into form, our NBA betting picks are backing L.A. to cover. The Charlotte Hornets have snapped their eight-game losing streak following a 125-119 win on Monday. They will try to snowball that…

In December, The Athletic will be highlighting the coaches, athletes and other figures who made the biggest impact in the U.S. sports we cover, as well as in the fields of sports business, media and culture. Next up in the series is our honoree in the NBA: Stephen Curry, who at age 34 led the Golden State Warriors to their fourth title in eight…

The Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics face off on Wednesday at TD Garden in Boston in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Who will win the game? Boston is -165 on the money line and Golden State is+133. The over/under for the game is set at 212.5 points. Jason Radowitz writes: "The Celtics had too many breakdowns in Game 2. Adjustments will need to be…

The Brooklyn Nets are 9-1 in their last 10 games, leading the NBA over this stretch. On Friday, in their 119-116 road win over the Toronto Raptors, Kyrie Irving knocked down a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer. The seven-time All-Star led Brooklyn in scoring with 32 points in 35 minutes played. In addition to finishing with three rebounds and…

Drake pocketed $500000 after betting on the Golden State Warriors to defeat the Boston Celtics in six games in the NBA Finals. Drake, probably today's biggest music performer, has long shown to be a winner in terms of album sales, chart rankings, and airtime. However, the rapper's love for finding thrills in sports betting and gambling continues to…

On Monday, Bradley Beal remained out in the Washington Wizards' 112-100 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, but Kevin Durant still praised the three-time All-Star after the game. "He's a Hall of Fame, All-Star player," the two-time Finals MVP said of Beal. "Take that away from your team, you're trying to figure out where that impact's gonna come from." A…

After the Knicks and Bucks started slowly, Milwaukee has returned near the top of the Eastern Conference and is a worthy title contender, while NY sinks further. That has us clearly leaning one way in our NBA betting picks. We've got afternoon hoops at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, as the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks visit a New York…

The Los Angeles Clippers (14-12) visit the Miami Heat (11-14) on Thursday. Action tips off at 7:40 pm ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Heat prediction and pick. Los Angeles has lost two of their last three games and sits in ninth place in the Western Conference. The Clippers are 11-15 against the spread while 65% of their…

Two clichés primed for deployment when the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics commence their rematch of the 2020 Eastern Conference Bubble Finals on Tuesday. The 2022 iteration of the Eastern Conference Finals features the first- and fourth-ranked squads in terms of defensive efficiency, with the Celtics leading the way at a rating of 106.2 and Miami…

The Los Angeles Clippers (14-11) take on the Orlando Magic (5-20). Action tips off at 7:10 pm ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Magic prediction and pick. Los Angeles has lost two of their last three games but still sits in sixth place in the Western Conference. The Clippers are 11-14 against the spread while 68% of their…

Good afternoon gamblers, it's Chris Bengel back with you on this Wednesday. The Major League Baseball offseason is officially in full swing with some of the biggest names in free agency coming off the board in the past 24 hours -- but not without drama. The biggest prize of all, slugger Aaron Judge, appeared headed to the Giants on Tuesday…

Leonard was the catalyst in LA's win on Monday, knocking down the game winning shot in the dying seconds to sink the Hornets. The two-time Finals MVP was playing for the first time in seven games due to a sprained ankle, after missing 14 games earlier in the season because of knee issues. Not only was it Leonard's first game back, but Paul George…

The Indiana Pacers (12-11) visit the Golden State Warriors (13-11) on Monday. With that, we continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-Warriors prediction and pick. Despite holding the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference, Indiana has lost three consecutive games. The Pacers are 13-10 against the spread while 50 percent of their games have gone…

The Phoenix Suns (44-10) and Milwaukee Bucks (35-21) face off on Thursday in an NBA Finals rematch at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. MST and can be seen on TNT. Who will win the game? The Suns are a 3.5-point favorite in the game. The over/under for the game is set at 232.5 points. Joe Dellera writes: "I love this…

The Toronto Raptors are ready to cement themselves as viable contenders ahead of their playoff matchup against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Raptors won 48 games this season thanks to a crunching defense and some All-Star level performances from leaders like Fred VanVleet. As is the case for most No. 5 seeds heading into a…

During Tuesday night's episode of NBA on TNT, retired Hall of Famer Charles Barkley praised Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by calling out All-Star voters. "If Shai Gilchrist," said Barkley by accident as the rest of the panel broke down laughing. "If Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is not starting in the All-Star Game, we're not gonna…

The 2022 NBA Finals are all tied up as the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors prepare for a pivotal Game 5 on Monday evening. The Celtics nearly had their opponent on the ropes, snatching away homecourt advantage with a road win in the opener and taking a 2-1 series lead into Friday's Game 4 at the TD Garden. Boston couldn't push Golden State…

The Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks will square off for a winner-take-all Game 7 contest on Sunday from Footprint Center. FanDuel Sportsbook sees the Suns as considerable favorites. Phoenix sits as six-point favorites on the spread and -245 on the money line despite the 113-86 loss in Game 6. The point total has continued to drop to 208 total…

We have some elite NBA showdowns this Tuesday featuring four western conference teams, three of which are currently in the NBA playoff picture at the moment, while one is the first team out. Some of the best players in the world will be taking the court tonight, including Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic, and Kawhi Leonard. Enhance your watching…

During the fourth quarter of the Brooklyn Nets' 109-102 home win against the Orlando Magic on Monday night, Kevin Durant received "MVP!" chants en route to finishing with a season-high 45 points. In addition to 40-plus points, Durant ended his performance with seven rebounds, five assists, two steals, and two blocks in 39 minutes of action. Also,…

On Sunday, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green picked up his seventh technical foul of the 2022-23 season in a 137-114 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the four-time All-Star trails only Kevin Durant for the most technical fouls this season. With 1:19 remaining in the fourth quarter, Green was issued a technical from the bench…

The Milwaukee Bucks come in as favorites over the Indiana Pacers on Monday and the game can be bet on at SISportsbook.com. There is some stats that many bettors will want to know before the game and for live bets during the game. The Bucks have had their way with the Indiana Pacers recently. Scroll to Continue They won all three matchups last…

Action Network contributor Kenny Ducey breaks down how to bet Wednesday's matchup between the Clippers and Warriors. It seemed things were really moving in the right direction for the Clippers with three straight wins, but injuries have once again thrown cold water on an otherwise great story. With the Clippers' depth put to the test here on…

Wednesday's NBA slate tips off with three games at 7:10pm ET as the Cavaliers host the Blazers, the Sixers visit the Hornets and the Minnesota Timberwolves are in Indiana to take on the Pacers. Having extended their winning streak on Tuesday, the Kings are in Atlanta and the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics welcome Luka Doncic's Dallas…

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant believes Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter is playing some of the best basketball in the NBA, and the two-time Finals MVP compared him to Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry. On Boardroom's "The ETCs" podcast, Durant talked about the Maryland product. "Kevin Huerter, right now, he's playing like Klay, Steph," said the…

Can the Clippers cover without their two best players? Let's examine the matchup in our Clippers-Warriors NBA picks. The Clippers have now won two straight, but their momentum appears to be stalled with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George injured. Meanwhile, the Warriors are fresh off a blowout loss to the Pelicans. But several key pieces are set to…

In just his third game back since missing nearly a month to deal with his surgically repaired knee, Kawhi Leonard sprained his right ankle attempting to block a shot late in LA's 121-114 win over the Utah Jazz. The Clips haven't lost since Kawhi returned, as they've reeled off three straight wins, but it's clear he's still working his way back to…

Kenny Ducey breaks down his best bet for Monday's NBA matchup between the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers. The Utah Jazz have staved off a mini three-game losing streak to return to form with two impressive wins on a back-to-back. Now they'll faced a difficult test in the Clippers, who seem to be figuring things out once again. Is LA really a…

Summer is traditionally a time for home improvement projects, and no team is taking that mindset more seriously than the New York Knicks, who appear on the verge of completing their backcourt makeover by acquiring Donovan Mitchell. The New York Knicks may not be done wheeling and dealing. One day after officially signing Jalen Brunson in free…

LAC vs SAS Dream11: The NBA Regular Season has produced various amazing battles and we have seen some teams perform better than expected. However, with the season going deep and the injuries likely to pile up, the situation can become trickier. But there are some recoveries along the way too. And as Kawhi Leonard returns, the Los Angeles Clippers…

There are ten total NBA teams in action today, this Saturday, November 19, and there are plenty of player prop bets that can be made. Below, we'll highlight the best players to target across all matchups, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Toronto Raptors vs. Atlanta Hawks Match Details Fixture: Toronto Raptors @ Atlanta Hawks Date & Time: Saturday,…

Yesterday was a solid day for the team. We went 2-1, which is a good way to set us up for a big Friday night in the Association. There's 11 games on the schedule today, and we have our best player props available. We're looking at two potential All-NBA players and one role player for our props tonight. Dort has cleared this line in each of his last…

On Thursday night, Kevin Durant became the 19th player to reach 26000 career points in the Brooklyn Nets' 109-107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Durant ranks 22nd overall on the all-time career points list (26016). The 12-time All-Star needs 56 points to pass Kevin Garnett for the 21st spot. According to some NBA betting sites, the Nets have…

The 2022-23 NBA regular season is in full swing and the race for the championship is on. Fresh off their 4-2 series win in the 2022 NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors will look to defend their crown while the Boston Celtics will hope to return to the grand stage and claim that ever-elusive Banner No. 18. On an individual level, Denver Nuggets…