Russell Westbrook Is Tricking NBA Bettors Into Lighting Their Money on Fire

Russell Westbrook is the favorite to win the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award. He has come off the bench in each of his last seven games. He wasn't even listed on the odds board before the season.

Westbrook is the betting favorite at +160 to win the Sixth Man of the Year award. He started the season as a starter for the Lakers, but he was benched after a poor start. Now he's playing off the bench and his play has vastly improved. He's averaging 18.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 7. 1 assists per game off of it.

Russell Westbrook is the favorite for Sixth Man of the Year. He's the second-highest-paid player in the NBA this year. His value has been destroyed by the fact that he's playing off the bench for the Lakers. Jordan Poole, Bennedict Mathurin, Christian Wood, and Malcolm Brogdon are all putting up similar numbers. In the U.S., contact the National Council on Problem Gambling helpline at 1-800-522-4700.