NBA Handicapping Articles

2024-25 Phoenix Suns Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/14/2024

When the Phoenix Suns signed Kevin Durant two years ago, they were expected to make several deep playoff runs with their star-studded lineup. Two years removed, the Suns have won just a single playoff series. They were swept by the Timberwolves last year. However, there is still substantial belief that Phoenix can go all the way this season. Will it be another disappointing year in the desert, or will the Suns finally put it all together and bring home the franchise’s elusive first championship ring?

2024-25 San Antonio Spurs Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/14/2024

The San Antonio Spurs hit the jackpot after drafting Victor Wembanyama in the 2023 NBA draft. Wembanyama won Rookie of the Year last season and has the Spurs fans suddenly hopeful about their franchise once again. Can the Spurs play meaningful basketball as the season winds down, or will they need another rebuilding season before challenging for a playoff spot?

2024-25 Portland Trail Blazers Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/14/2024

The Portland Trail Blazers are still searching for their next leader in the post-Damian Lillard era. The Trail Blazers finished dead last in the Western Conference last year and are the odds-on favorites to finish last once again. The wins will be few and far between, but a talented young roster will be able to pull off a few stunning upsets over the course of the season. Can the Trail Blazers make a late push for a play-in tournament position, or will it be another season of misery for the Portland faithful?

2024-25 Orlando Magic Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/14/2024

The Orlando Magic appear to have finally exited their decade-long rebuild. Their fifth-place finish in the Eastern Conference was their highest since 2011, but they were unable to translate their success into a playoff series victory. Orlando is expected to make the postseason again this year. However, can they finally take the next step towards a deep playoff run?

2024-25 New York Knicks Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/13/2024

The New York Knicks had their most successful season this century, but they weren’t satisfied in the offseason. New York battled through countless injuries last year to claw their way into the second seed, but it eventually caught up to them as their short-handed lineup was unable to keep the Cinderella story going. Over the summer, the Knicks front office has been hard at work. Will all their transactions pay off, or will it be another year further adrift from their 1973 championship win?

2024-25 Oklahoma City Thunder Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/12/2024

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be one of the best NBA teams for the next decade after they meticulously acquired draft capital and future stars over the last several seasons. MVP runner-up Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the oldest starter for the Thunder last season at 25 years old. The Thunder are bursting with young talent. However, is it too soon to expect them to compete against proven NBA superstars?

2024-25 New Orleans Pelicans Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/12/2024

The New Orleans Pelicans have been on the brink of becoming a playoff contender, but they just haven’t been able to put it all together yet. They’ve won only a single playoff series in the last 15 years and were promptly swept by the Thunder in last year’s first round. The front office made a variety of changes heading into this season. Holwever, were they the right moves to get the Pelicans over the line in the playoffs?

2024-25 Minnesota Timberwolves Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/11/2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been able to find sustained regular season success but have been unable to turn their dominance into playoff accolades. Their defense remains one of the most consistent units in the league, and the front office made several high-profile acquisitions in the offseason. Can this be the year the Timberwolves finally take the next step, or will it be back to the drawing board once again for Minnesota?

2024-25 Milwaukee Bucks Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/10/2024

Giannis Antetokounmpo is entering his 12th season with the Bucks and is hungry to add to his Milwaukee legacy with another championship. The core of the Bucks roster is beginning to age, and their championship window is closing. Can they squeeze out one more championship, or will it be back to the drawing board to build a new team around Antetokounmpo?

2024-25 Miami Heat Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/9/2024

The Miami Heat have been perennial Eastern Conference contenders despite lacking a bona fide superstar on their roster. Jimmy Butler has been able to dial it up to another gear in the postseason but now finds himself in an Eastern Conference brimming with superteams. Can the Heat continue to defy expectations, or will their aging squad limp across the line this season?

2024-25 Memphis Grizzlies Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/9/2024

The Memphis Grizzlies have been plagued with off-court issues in recent years, but it appears as though they are finally poised to make a deep playoff run. A healthy, rehabilitated Ja Morant will have a chip on his shoulder this year. However, is it too much to expect such a dramatic turnaround from the Grizzlies so soon?

2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/8/2024

Just like most years, the Lakers will be one of the most watched NBA teams this season. LeBron and Bronny James will become the first father-son duo to play in the NBA, as the greatest player of this generation continues to challenge what’s possible. Will Bronny’s inclusion in the squad become too big a distraction, or does LeBron James have one final chapter left in his historic career?

2024-25 Los Angeles Clippers Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/8/2024

The Los Angeles Clippers have been unable to turn the mountains of talent into tangible accolades, and their core is now entering the tail end of their careers. Paul George has moved on to greener pastures, but the Clippers still have Kawhi Leonard and James Harden on their payroll. Can the Clippers make one last run at an NBA title, or will they unceremoniously fade into their long overdue rebuild?

2024-25 Indiana Pacers Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/4/2024

The Indiana Pacers went all-in at the trade deadline last season, trading away their future for Pascal Siakam’s signature. The massive trade, combined with their young core, allowed the Pacers to win a playoff series for the first time since 2014. Can Indiana take the next step towards their first championship since 1973, or will they turn back into a play-in tournament caliber team we have gotten used to seeing?

2024-25 Houston Rockets Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/4/2024

The Houston Rockets had their best season since the days of James Harden last year, going an even 41-41. They appear to be exiting their rebuild with a solid core of potential superstars. The Rockets are expected to challenge for the playoffs this season. However, is that too much to ask from a still developing team?

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by Doc's Sports - 10/3/2024

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2024-25 Golden State Warriors Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/2/2024

It is a new era of basketball for the Golden State Warriors as their trio of superstars enters the twilight of their careers. Steph Curry still has plenty to contribute for the Warriors. However. will the departure of Klay Thompson result in the Warriors falling even further out of playoff contention?

2024-25 Detroit Pistons Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/2/2024

The Detroit Pistons are in the midst of a lengthy rebuild. They haven’t won a playoff game since 2008, having made the playoff three times since then, each time getting swept. The Pistons are expected to be near the bottom of the standings again, but there is a level of optimism among the front office staff that Detroit can springboard into a play-in position as soon as this season.

2024-25 Denver Nuggets Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 9/27/2024

The Denver Nuggets were unable to repeat as champions after their 2022-23 NBA title, but they are poised to have another big season this year. Nikola Jokic is the undisputed best player in the league, ensuring the Nuggets are near the top of the betting odds every season. Can the Nuggets make another run to the NBA Finals, or will they fall short for the second year in a row?

2024-25 Dallas Mavericks Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 9/27/2024

The Dallas Mavericks bounced back from not making the playoffs in 2022-23 to a Finals appearance last season. Anything short of a second consecutive NBA Finals appearance will be seen as a failure in Dallas. Can the Mavericks build on their success last season, or will they get crowded out of a competitive Western Conference?