NBA Handicapping Articles
2023 Orlando Magic Predictions with Futures Odds and Expert NBA Picks
by Spencer Toth - 10/20/2023
The Orlando Magic are led by defending Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero and will be confident they can continue to make strides towards relevance this season. They blew their 26.5-game win total out of the water last season with 34 wins and are expected to shoot up the standings once again. They haven’t made the playoffs since 2020 and haven’t won a series since 2010. Can either of those streaks come to an end this season?
2023 Toronto Raptors Predictions with Futures Odds and Expert NBA Picks
by Spencer Toth - 10/20/2023
Since they won their 2019 championship, the Toronto Raptors have been stuck in the middle of the standings after losing Kawhi Leonard. They are too good to tank for a draft pick, but not good enough to realistically compete for a championship. A fringe playoff team is not good enough for a hungry Toronto fanbase. And after several seasons as a top 3 seed over the last decade, the Raptors are far away from replicating those results.
2023 Phoenix Suns Predictions with Futures Odds and Expert NBA Picks
by Spencer Toth - 10/19/2023
The Suns went all-in at last year’s trade deadline, picking up Kevin Durant to bring their core of Devin Booker and Chris Paul to the next level. A second-round exit left the franchise still in search of their first NBA title, but a few crafty offseason moves has them in position to excel in a very competitive Western Conference. Will this be the year the stars finally align for the Suns, or will it be another season of disappointment for this very talented squad?
2023 Portland Trail Blazers Predictions with Futures Odds and Expert NBA Picks
by Spencer Toth - 10/19/2023
It’s a new era in Portland. After spending his whole career with the franchise, Damian Lillard has been traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. The 7-time All-Star had the best season of his career last year, scoring a mammoth 32.2 PPG. While his departure will be heavily felt by the Portland faithful, the lack of any No. 1 presence will allow the Trail Blazers rising core to have more opportunities on the ball and could result in a breakout star emerging for Portland.
2023 Oklahoma City Thunder Predictions with Futures Odds and Expert NBA Picks
by Spencer Toth - 10/18/2023
The Oklahoma City Thunder got an extra year of tanking thanks to the absence of Chet Holmgren for the entirety of last season, and they are poised to make a big leap, and feature in the postseason. An extremely talented young core led by sudden MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will look to bring the Oklahoma City Thunder their first playoff series win since they had Kevin Durant back in 2016.
2023 New York Knicks Predictions with Futures Odds and Expert NBA Picks
by Spencer Toth - 10/13/2023
The New York Knicks won a first playoff series last season for the first time since 2013, en route to their best season in the last decade. After years in the basement of the Eastern Conference, the Knicks have fully come out of their rebuild and are ready to challenge for an NBA title. Can the Knicks build on their growth from last season, or will it be another April filled with meaningless basketball for this historic franchise?
NBA Season Long Props Odds and Predictions for 2023-24
by Matt Zitt - 10/13/2023
We are just under two weeks away from the NBA regular season starting up, and it is never too late for NBA fanatics to lock in their season long prop bets. There are some intriguing plays out there, including rookie overs, point totals, assist totals and rebounds. Doc’s Sports will break down some of the best season long prop bets for the 2023-24 NBA season.
2023 Milwaukee Bucks Predictions with Futures Odds and Expert NBA Picks
by Spencer Toth - 10/11/2023
The Milwaukee Bucks got shocked in the first round by the eventual Eastern Conference Champions, losing to the Miami Heat 4-1. They wasted no time retooling their roster, adding perennial superstar Damian Lillard to create a deadly duo with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Entering the season as title favorites, can the Bucks live up to the expectations, or will it be another short postseason for Antetokounmpo and the Bucks?
2023 Miami Heat Predictions with Futures Odds and Expert NBA Picks
by Spencer Toth - 10/11/2023
The Miami Heat made a shock run to the NBA Finals last season, taking down the Bucks, Knicks and Celtics, before eventually falling to the Denver Nuggets. Can an aging Jimmy Butler deliver another set of clutch postseason performances, or will the Heat fall back into mediocrity in the Eastern Conference?
2023 Minnesota Timberwolves Predictions with Futures Odds and Expert NBA Picks
by Spencer Toth - 10/11/2023
The Minnesota Timberwolves were bounced from the opening round of the postseason for the second year in a row and are still in search of their first series win since 2004. In a competitive Western Conference, the Timberwolves will need to be at their best if they expect to remain competitive with the perennial heavyweights.
2023 Los Angeles Lakers Predictions with Futures Odds and Expert NBA Picks
by Spencer Toth - 10/9/2023
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers clawed their way out of 13th place with their 26-32 record, finishing in 7th, and reaching the Western Conference Finals. Unsurprisingly, James led the way with his 28.9 PPG, 6.8 Assists, and 8.3 Rebounds. Despite the fact that he’s turning 39 in a couple months, James continues to turn back the clock and dominate the league. Can he add a coveted 5th ring to his legacy, or will this be the year we finally see a decline in James’s production?
2023 Memphis Grizzlies Predictions with Futures Odds and Expert NBA Picks
by Spencer Toth - 10/9/2023
The Grizzlies are still in search of the franchise’s first Finals appearance and will be eager to oust the bitter taste of a first round defeat out of their mouths. Ja Morant has proven he can lead an NBA franchise, but his off-court issues have prevented the Grizzlies from gaining any traction in the league.
2023 Los Angeles Clippers Predictions with Futures Odds and Expert NBA Picks
by Spencer Toth - 10/9/2023
The LA Clippers have all the talent on their roster to win an NBA championship, and it’s just a matter of putting it all together. When healthy, Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Kawhi Leonard comprise one of the deadliest trios in the league, but the superstars have been unable to stay on the court at the same time. Will this be the season we finally see LA reach their full potential, or will it be another frustrating season for Clippers fans and bettors alike?
2023 Indiana Pacers Predictions with Futures Odds and Expert NBA Picks
by Spencer Toth - 10/6/2023
The Indiana Pacers put 35 wins on the board last season, their best since 2020. Led by budding superstar Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers front office is quietly confident this team will be playing meaningful April basketball. Will this be the year the Pacers can win a playoff series for the first time since 2014, or will it be another disappointing season for the Indiana faithful?
NBA Rookie of the Year Odds and Expert Betting Predictions
by Matt Zitt - 10/6/2023
The upcoming NBA season will feature some of the most tantalizing prospects we have seen in decades. It is safe to say that the Rookie of the Year Award is Victor Wembanyama versus the field before the regular season tips off. Even if the race is not close, we can get in on some of the top NBA rookies for 2023 at a short price right now. Here is a look at the 2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year odds and our favorite picks to bring home the award at season's end.
2023 Houston Rockets Predictions with Futures Odds and Expert NBA Picks
by Spencer Toth - 10/4/2023
The Houston Rockets underwent a dramatic roster overhaul in an attempt to get back to the postseason for the first time since 2020. They are widely expected to improve on their 22 wins from last season and are overflowing with budding young talent. Three straight seasons in the bottom 2 of the West appears to be coming to an end. However, just how high is the ceiling for the Rockets as they come out of their rebuild?
2023 Denver Nuggets Predictions with Futures Odds and Expert NBA Picks
by Spencer Toth - 10/3/2023
The Denver Nuggets won their first championship after 47 seasons in the NBA, thanks to the best record in the Western Conference and a dominating 16-4 record in the postseason. Nikola Jokic finally had a healthy supporting cast, and the 2-time MVP winner got some postseason success and a Finals MVP award under his belt. The championship hangover could always catch up to them, but there is no reason to doubt that the Nuggets have a chance to repeat as NBA champions.
2023 Detroit Pistons Predictions with Futures Odds and Expert NBA Picks
by Spencer Toth - 10/3/2023
The Pistons are coming off their worst campaign since 1980, finishing with just 17 wins last season. Cade Cunningham played just 12 games before being ruled out for the season, and his return, in addition to the arrival of Ausar Thompson, has the Pistons faithful optimistic their team is trending in the right direction. Can the Pistons climb out of the basement and make a surprise run in the play-in tournament?
2023 Golden State Warriors Predictions with Futures Odds and Expert NBA Picks
by Spencer Toth - 10/3/2023
The Golden State Warriors dynasty is searching for one final ring before the core members of the squad depart or retire. And they will be confident that, despite their aging group of players, they can still compete with the league’s next generation. A second-round loss to LeBron James and the Lakers stopped Steph Curry and co. from collecting their 5th ring last season. Do the Splash Brothers still have what it takes, and will the addition of 38-year-old Chris Paul prove to be an upgrade over Jordan Poole?
2023 Dallas Mavericks Predictions with Futures Odds and Expert NBA Picks
by Spencer Toth - 9/29/2023
The Dallas Mavericks went all-in at last year’s trade deadline, acquiring Kyrie Irving to pair up with perennial MVP candidate Luka Doncic. The move didn’t pan out, as the Mavericks missed the playoffs. However, with an offseason to acclimate to his new teammates, Irving and the Mavericks front office will be confident they are among the upper tier of Western Conference teams.
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