#Most Improved Player

Tyrese Haliburton enjoys playing for the Indiana Pacers, and the breakout star's performances this season proves this point. The former Sacramento King loves living in Indiana, considering the guard now lives closer to his family. Not to mention, he adores Midwest culture. "I said this when I came from Sacramento, who I am as a person, I love hard.…

NBA Regular Season Venue: Vivint Smart Home Arena Home: Utah Jazz Away: Orlando Magic 14.01.2023, @05:00 AM (+03:00 UTC) NBA is on and the midseason window continues to plunge us into weird territories. There are teams that are in desperate need of trades while other squads despite having worse records seem to be heading in the right direction.…

The Orlando Magic (16-26) visit the Utah Jazz (21-23) on Friday night. Action tips off at 9:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Magic-Jazz prediction, pick, and how to watch. Orlando has alternated wins and losses for the last two weeks and thus sits in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. The Magic covered 54% of their games…

The talent level in the NBA is as even as it's ever been. Though parity remains an evergreen theme as the season progresses, it's not because teams are short on talent - it's actually the opposite. The Indiana Pacers, for example, are exceeding expectations hovering above.500 in January with rookie Bennedict Mathurin stepping up with an immediate…

The talent level in the NBA is as even as it's ever been. Though parity remains an evergreen theme as the season progresses, it's not because teams are short on talent - it's actually the opposite. The Indiana Pacers, for example, are exceeding expectations hovering above.500 in January with rookie Bennedict Mathurin stepping up with an immediate…

Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis is now the fourth NBA player since 1990 to average 20 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists through at least 17 games. Sabonis joins Nikola Jokic, Russell Westbrook, and Kevin Garnett. Plus, the two-time All-Star has recorded 18 consecutive double-doubles, a Kings franchise record. Referring to a couple…

The NBA had its midseason media survey drop on the NBA website. Answering questions such as who is the best team, who will make the biggest second-half run, who is the surprise team, player awards, and more. This included the Oklahoma City Thunder being littered throughout the survey, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in particular played a big…

The Dallas Mavericks are at the halfway mark: 41 games played, 23 won, 18 lost. That puts the team on pace for 46 wins this season in a more toothless Western Conference than expected. I predicted the Mavericks would be better than that coming into this season, but I acknowledged the betting odds might be onto something when I imagined various…

NBA Regular Season Venue: Vivint Smart Home Arena Home: Utah Jazz Away: Sacramento Kings 04.01.2022, @05:00 AM (+03:00 UTC) Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds2392 Bet TypeSacramento Wins Bookmaker Bet Now! The NBA Midseason window is a fun one and this has been one of the most fun seasons in recent memory. Donovan Mitchell has already…

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Hello everyone! Welcome in to the first mailbag of my tenure at Mile High Sports. It certainly won't be the last. Throughout the season and the offseason, there comes a time in every NBA writer's tenure where the content well runs a bit dry. That doesn't mean there aren't still outstanding topics to discuss though, and a mailbag is the perfect…

The Thursday night NBA schedule features four games, including a clash between two superstar players, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant. There are plenty of opportunities to cash in on a few player props. We'll be using the Action Labs Player Prop tool to compare our NBA projections to the props posted at a variety of sportsbooks. Below, I have…

World number 15 Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil takes on Italian player and 27th-ranked Martina Trevisan on the first day of the 2023 United Cup to played on Thursday, December 29. Get the live streaming options of this Beatriz Haddad Maia v Martina Trevisan match along with its preview, head to head, and tips here. Looking to watch the 2023 United…

Tatum is having a career year shooting 47.2% from the field. He's also improved from behind the arc and shooting more threes. That combined with his ability to get to draw contact and get to the line makes him one of the hardest guys to guard in the NBA. I believe if Tatum and the Celtics can stay healthy and be the number-one seed, it will give…

The NBA MVP race is in its early stages, but like Rudolph's red nose, the league's biggest stars have a chance to shine on Christmas. The league has five marquee matchups scheduled for the holiday. Between two playoff rematches and three additional intra-conference contests, the stage is set for top players to bolster their MVP case. Before those…

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Weeks after the Cleveland Cavaliers' season ended with back-to-back play-in tournament losses against Brooklyn and Atlanta, president of basketball operations Koby Altman stood inside Cleveland Clinic Courts and recapped the successful-yet-painful season. When asked specifically whether it was time to raise expectations on the…

Orlando Magic center Bol Bol is having a breakout season. During this past offseason, the Oregon product signed a two-year, $4.4 million contract with the Eastern Conference team. Through 29 appearances, the center is averaging career highs of 12.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.8 blocks per game this season. To add to these statistics,…

The San Antonio Spurs have only ever boasted one NBA Most Improved Player, but betting odds show Dejounte Murray has an outside shot at giving them another. Now the undisputed leader of the team in his fifth season, Murray's all-around game is earning him long-deserved attention that could lead to some official recognition. Dejounte's nightly…

Find out how Action Network's NBA betting analysts are approaching Monday's eight-game slate, including Pacers vs. Warriors. We have yet another Monday NBA slate that gives us the opportunity to tip the week off right. Tonight's schedule features eight games, including another rematch of the 2022 Western Conference finals between the Phoenix Suns…

If there's one game Virginia had circled coming into this season once the schedule was released, it was the return of Florida State to Charlottesville. They'll be able to get their revenge from last year's disappointing loss with the first game in ACC play for the 2022-23 season. Let's revisit last year's game just briefly. For Florida State, this…

How much of a chance does Keldon Johnson have to win NBA's Most Improved Player of the Year? The San Antonio Spurs moved on from All-Star guard Dejounte Murray, and there will now be a significant opportunity for the young players on the team to make strides in their development. Ja Morant received this year's NBA Most Improved Player of the Year…

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…

It's a Tuesday in late November, and that can only mean one thing - college basketball season is starting to heat up. As countless programs across the nation get set to ease into conference play, many are rounding out their non-conference schedule in hopes of beefing up their resume for March. If you plan on wagering on any of the many college…

It's often said that basketball is a game of runs. Well, that same principle can be applied to NBA betting. So far this season, lottery-bound teams have surprisingly made their way to the top and championship contenders have come out flat and underwhelmed. Several players once thought to be washed up have risen from the dead while a wave of new…

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) shoots the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) The Wizards host the Pacers in an Opening Night rematch. Washington dominated the boards on opening night, but how will Myles…

Several NBA players take massive leaps every season that change the trajectory of their careers. It's tough to predict who has an extra gear in them, but there are a few solid candidates this season. The latest: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's scoring numbers are trending up, Lauri Markkanen's game has evolved considerably and Tyrese Haliburton is making…

Bol Bol has had an outstanding campaign in his first stint with the Orlando Magic. As a result, there is a chance that he might be considered for the 2022-23 NBA Most Improved Player award. The award committee shocked the NBA community last year after they handed the award to Ja Morant. While Morant had an exceptional season, many believed his…

The 2022-2023 NBA season continues on Saturday, November 26th, with eight teams scheduled to play. Take a look at three strong player props for tonight's action, featuring Anthony Davis, Devin Booker, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Anthony Davis has been dominant so far this season. The Los Angeles Lakers star is averaging 26.3 points per game, 12.8…

Tuley: Saturday Best Bets, updated'takes' on full NFL Week 12 schedule Friday was spent recovering from Thanksgiving and enjoying another loaded day of sports betting action.Whether you like football or futbol or basketball or hockey, there was plenty of action to go around (see our recaps below).Unfortunately, it wasn't as profitable here in the…

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone was straight forward when asked about Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is having an MVP season despite his team's struggles. Malone believes Gilgeous-Alexander is dangerous simply "when he's on the floor," the coach told reporters prior to Wednesday night's matchup against Oklahoma…

Despite finishing the regular season at the top of the Eastern Conference with a 53-29 record, 2021-22 finished in heartbreak for the Miami Heat. The team was one shot away from winning game seven of the conference finals against the Boston Celtics, but Jimmy Butler's 3-pointer was just short. Can they go further in 2022-23? Below, we take a look…

Bol Bol is finally getting to display his talents with better opportunities with the rebuilding Orlando Magic. He started his career with the Denver Nuggets, where he didn't crack into the rotation with Nikola Jokic as the team's starting five and an experienced big backing him up. He played 53 games for Denver across his three years with the…

Look no further than last season's Finals combatants: the champion Warriors are dealing with fallout from Draymond Green punching teammate Jordan Poole in practice, while the Celtics are helmed by a new head coach after Ime Udoka was suddenly suspended for the year just before training camp. Given that, plus owner drama in Phoenix, trade-demand…

After one week without a Tuesday TNT doubleheader, we're back to look at the betting odds on today's matchups. This time, the New Orleans Pelicans host the Memphis Grizzlies at 4:30 p.m. (PST), followed by the Sacramento Kings hosting the Brooklyn Nets at 7:00 p.m. (PST). Let's examine where to put your money, starting with the early game. MEM…

Ja Morant and Zion Williamson are two of the most athletic, must-see type of players in the NBA right now and they will meet on Tuesday night when the Memphis Grizzlies go on the road to take on the New Orleans Pelicans. Tying their franchise record for wins in a season a year ago, the Grizzlies are once again a top-tier team in the Western…

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox is currently leading the NBA in clutch points this season, according to StatMuse. Through 11 games, the guard is averaging 25.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.3 steals. Plus, Fox is shooting 54.8% from the field and 37.5% from downtown. The sixth-year guard is on pace to join Oscar Robertson as the only…

The Philadelphia 76ers face the Utah Jazz on Sunday (November 13) at the Wells Fargo Center in NBA Regular Season action. The Jazz are currently the best team in the West, sitting at the top of the standings, while Philly are in ninth place in the East. The home side won their last game against the Hawks, while the Jazz are coming off a loss…

Penn State overcame some injury issues on the offensive line to clobber Indiana last Saturday in Bloomington. Those issues may still be in place today when James Franklin's Nittany Lions tangle with Maryland today at Beaver Stadium. But this is one of the deeper teams of the Franklin era and Penn State's running game and defense should present…

Happy Friday, Grinders! We've got a fantastic slate of NBA action on tap this evening, with eight games tipping off between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. eastern. And despite the recent surge of COVID-19 cases and protocols, the quality of games has remained top-notch. More importantly, we've been making money on our NBA bets since I started this column…

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having a breakout that's signaling him among the NBA's very best scorers, and will surely put on a show against his hometown team. While books catch up with his leap, see why he's among our best NBA player prop picks. It's a packed eight-game slate for Friday, November 11. With 16 teams to choose from, our NBA player prop…

Wednesday's slate of NBA games produced an ordinary list of high-scoring performances. 14 players reached 30 or more points, among them a trio of three-time All Stars (Devin Booker, Donovan Mitchell and Jayson Tatum), the 2022 Most Improved Player (Ja Morant), and a four-time MVP (LeBron James). Of the 14 players to break 30 points, only three did…

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been one of the worst teams in the NBA over the last two seasons. Sam Presti decided to go on a complete rebuild after trading Chris Paul in 2020. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is being developed as the franchise cornerstone of the team, with Chet Holmgren, Josh Giddey, and Luguentz Dort also forming the nucleus of…

After three straight victories, the Memphis Grizzlies came up short against the Boston Celtics. Grizzlies fans must not hang their heads after Monday's loss. The Grizz only lost by three despite being on the second night of a back-to-back and without Steven Adams. Memphis's top three scorers - Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Dillon Brooks - shot a…

An epic Western Conference showdown that is loaded with young talent is scheduled for Friday night as the Sacramento Kings go to battle with the Phoenix Suns. It is time to take a look at our NBA odds series, where our Kings-Suns prediction and pick will be made for all to see. Sacramento enters play in must-win mode after losing their first two of…

Tonight's NBA betting picks are headlined by Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls, Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks and Washington Wizards vs Brooklyn Nets. Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks: 76ers -2.5 @ -110 with BetOnline Washington Wizards vs Brooklyn Nets: Nets+3 @ -105 with BetOnline Joe Mazzulla's Boston Celtics are back on the famous…

We got 11 games in the NBA tonight with some opportunistic spots to bet. The Raptors play the second of a home-and-home versus the Sixers while some players off to a hot starts are still sitting at low lines. Here are my Friday night best bets: PHILADELPHIA VS. TORONTO News and notes: At the time of writing, Joel Embiid was listed as questionable…

The Phoenix Suns begin 2022 with an inter-conference matchup vs the Charlotte Hornets. Hopefully this game ends up as more of a re-make rather than an actual sequel, as the Suns bullied Charlotte last time out, winning by a 137-106 score. During that bloodbath, Phoenix hit a season-best 20 3-pointers, squashing the Hornets with their offensive…

The 2021-22 season for the Phoenix Suns will not only be unique as they attempt to defend their Western Conference crown, but the level of engagement locally will be at an all-time high. When you take into account the population increase in Phoenix, coupled with the shiny new toy of sports betting, plenty of eyes will be focused on how the Suns…

Russell Westbrook's time with the Lakers seems to be wearing thin, and Westbrook next team odds are beginning to creep up at sportsbooks. Find out where the former All-Star's much-needed change of scenery could land him. The Russell Westbrook experiment in Los Angeles seemed doomed from inception, but things have truly gotten ugly for the Lakers,…

It's become a custom every decade or so to say, but it's true this time around: The young crop of NBA talent is as good as it's ever been. The likes of Giannis, Tatum, Doncic, Zion, Morant, Trae, Jokic, and Embiid, have the league set up for future success. But the veterans-Steph, LeBron, AD, KD, CP3, Kawhi, and others-may not be ready to give way…