Sixers best bets: Ben Simmons trade, Joel Embiid MVP, NBA finals and more

The NBA trade deadline is in two weeks. Ben Simmons is a target for the Philadelphia 76ers. Joel Embiid is the favorite to win the MVP.

Ben Simmons is worth +110. Daryl Morey wants to keep him and wait for the offseason. If the Sixers want to make a run in the playoffs, they must trade him before the break.

The Kings are the favorite to sign Ben Simmons. Portland is also a possibility. The Blazers have Norman Powell, CJ McCollum, Anfernee Simons and Damian Lillard. They stand to spend over 100 million dollars to keep four guards under 6'5".

The only thing holding Joel Embiid back each year is missed time. The books were reluctant to move up his odds this year for the same reason. EmbIid is healthy and showing what he can do on a nightly basis. Giannis isn't doing enough to overcome Embid.

The Sixers are in the race for the top seed in Eastern Conference. They are good defensively and have a good chance to keep the Nets, Bucks and Heat honest. Joel Embiid is on a tear and could steal a series. The best bet is to play the Sixers at +1000 to win the East.

The NBA Atlantic Division is a bet on the Sixers to win the division. The Nets are playing without Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. They play more games on their road in the playoffs.