NBA Handicapping Articles

2024-25 Cleveland Cavaliers Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 9/26/2024

The Cleveland Cavaliers are still looking for consistency in their post-LeBron era, and this may be the season where they put it all together. There is no doubt the Cavaliers will be making the playoffs, and a top seed could ensure they have an easier path to the Finals. Injuries spoiled their first postseason series victory since 2018 last season, but could this be the year where they finally make another deep playoff run?

2024-25 Chicago Bulls Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 9/26/2024

The Chicago Bulls appear to be heading into a rebuild, as they have prioritized signing high-potential young players over pushing for the playoffs with their veteran core. The Bulls will struggle to stay competitive this year, but there is still plenty of money to be made on their future markets. Can Chicago make a shock run to the play-in tournament, or will they be adding their name to the hat for the 2025 draft lottery?

2024-25 Brooklyn Nets Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 9/25/2024

The Nets moved on from the Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving eras, and have since been stuck in mediocrity for the last two seasons. They finished just outside the play-in tournament last season, and the front office decided it was time to blow up the team and start fresh. The most significant domino to fall was the departure of Mikal Bridges.

2024-25 Charlotte Hornets Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 9/25/2024

The Charlotte Hornets will be optimistic LaMelo Ball can lead the next generation of future Charlotte NBA stars. Several key injuries to starting players, including Ball, limited the Hornets to just 21 wins last season. A healthy lineup looks poised to challenge for a play-in tournament position. However, is it too soon to expect Charlotte to pull out of their rebuild?

2024-25 Atlanta Hawks Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 9/19/2024

After three straight seasons ending at the play-in tournament, the Hawks were expected to dismantle their roster and head into a rebuild. However, their 3% chance at the first overall pick came through, and the Hawks suddenly have a franchise cornerstone in Zaccharie Risacher to build around. Can Atlanta finally get into the top seeds in the Eastern Conference, or will it be another season of mediocrity for the Hawks?

2024-25 Boston Celtics Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 9/18/2024

The Celtics finally did it. After a long 16 year wait, the Celtics returned to the NBA summit, bringing home the 2023-24 championship. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum were rewarded for their loyalty with the Celtics, and they are now looking to turn their recent win into a dynasty. The Celtics are the clear favorites to win the NBA championship this season.

2024 NBA Season Win Totals Predictions with Odds and Expert Betting Picks
by Spencer Toth - 9/13/2024

There is no better feeling than seeing your season-long NBA futures bet inch closer and closer to a winning ticket. Unlike the playoff markets, there are rarely any bad beats in the regular season wins market. If you can correctly identify a franchise that is over or undervalued, you can take advantage without the worry of one bad shot or bad game costing you a winner.

WAGs of NBA: Who has the largest social media following and earning potential?
by Jeremy Block - 8/20/2024

The influencer scene has turned out to be profitable for the wives and girlfriends (WAGs) of NBA players. New research from Doc’s Sports jumps right into the social media clout of these WAGs, revealing that some have serious earning potential, and they are already raking in the benjamins. Here’s the scoop from Doc's NBA Picks division. Check out the top 10 earners, showing off their impressive reach and potential cash flow from Instagram and TikTok.

2024-25 NBA Championship Odds and Expert Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 7/30/2024

The NBA offseason is the perfect time to lock in a season-long title pick for championship futures. While it can be annoying to lock up a portion of your bankroll for nearly an entire year, the extra value available cannot be ignored.

NBA MVP Odds and Predictions from Expert Pro Basketball Handicapper
by Matt Zitt - 6/20/2024

The Boston Celtics steamrolled the competition into oblivion on their way to their 18th title in the history of the organization. With the season officially in the books, it is never too early to begin looking at next season. Sportsbooks have already released odds on next year’s MVP, and that is what we are going to dissect to see who the top contenders are and if there are any value picks.

LeBron James Next Team: Odds and Betting Predictions if Not Lakers
by Mike Allen - 5/31/2024

It’s hard to believe sometimes that LeBron James is still playing in the NBA and at such a high level. The freak from Akron, Ohio, made his debut straight out of high school for the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 29th, 2003. The world of basketball hasn’t been the same since.

NBA Series Predictions and Best Bets: Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves
by Spencer Toth - 5/22/2024

The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves have put together fantastic playoff runs, but only one of these two teams can advance to the NBA Finals. Dallas will look to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012, as perennial MVP favorite Luka Doncic is in a desperate search for his first NBA title. For Minnesota, this is their second Western Conference Finals appearance in franchise history, previously losing to the Lakers in 2004. Both of these fan bases are craving postseason success and will be equally confident in their quest for a coveted NBA Finals berth.

NBA Series Predictions and Best Bets: Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics
by Spencer Toth - 5/21/2024

The Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers square off with a place in the NBA Finals on the line. Boston has cruised into the third round, winning both their previous series in five games. They are the clear title favorites and will be confident their deep lineup can continue the search for their first championship since 2008. The Pacers have a high-flying offense capable of making this one interesting. Indiana struggles on the defensive end, but a barrage of three’s can make up for their defensive deficiencies. Can the Celtics continue to rise to the occasion, or will it be another heartbreaking playoff run for the Boston faithful?

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 5/14/2024
by Spencer Toth - 5/14/2024

Tonight, the Knicks head back home desperate to regain momentum, and this is pretty much a must win game for New York. The one bright side to their Game 4 blowout loss was the fact they got some rest for their starters. Tom Thibodeau made the tough call to sit his starters for most of the second half, and the valuable extra rest will give New York a fighting chance going forward. Josh Hart played just 24 minutes after playing every minute of Games 1 and 2 and will have a little extra pep in his already explosive step.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 5/10/2024
by Spencer Toth - 5/10/2024

Tonight, the series shifts to Indiana for what is virtually a must win game for the Pacers if they hope to keep their season alive. Tyrese Haliburton came to life in Game 2, after scoring just 6 points in Game 1. His 34 points and 9 assists will be required tonight once again, as the Pacers leaky defense ensures they need a boatload of points to secure a victory.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 5/8/2024
by Spencer Toth - 5/8/2024

Tonight, the Knicks will look to jump out to a 2-0 series lead on their home court. The Pacers will feel hard done by after the nature of their Game 1 loss and will surely be coming out with a little extra intensity to kick things off. The Pacers had 6 players in double digit scoring in Game 1, but Haliburton was not one of them. After getting off to a red-hot start to the season, Haliburton has slowed down dramatically.

NBA Series Predictions and Best Bets: Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma City Thunder
by Spencer Toth - 5/7/2024

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks will both be equally confident after their respective first round victories. The two title hopefuls square off in the second round tonight, and there are a few future bets you do not want to miss out on. The Thunder will be a playoff mainstay with their young core and plethora of draft picks, while Luka Doncic will be hoping this is the year he can finally turn his regular season success into postseason glory.

NBA Series Predictions and Best Bets: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics
by Spencer Toth - 5/7/2024

The Boston Celtics have been the NBA title favorites all season long, thanks to their strong defense, balanced scoring, and deep bench. Their path to the NBA Finals is clear, and the next obstacle is the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers leaned on solid defense to outlast the Orlando Magic in the first round and will need to be on their A-game if they stand any chance at upsetting the Celtics in this series.

NBA Series Predictions and Best Bets: Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks
by Spencer Toth - 5/6/2024

The New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers were able to both take down their respective round one opponents and have set up a fascinating round two clash. The New York Knicks will look to lean on their rock-solid defense to slow down Indiana, who has been one of the most consistent offenses all season long. Both teams will be looking to make the NBA Finals for the first time this century, and a pair of promising young cores promise to deliver an exhilarating seven-game series.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 5/6/2024
by Spencer Toth - 5/6/2024

Tonight, the Knicks begin the second round against the Indiana Pacers. There is no doubt the Knicks will be favorites to advance in this series, but the Pacers high flying offense will give them troubles on a nightly basis. The Pacers rely on pushing the ball in transition to succeed and were able to overcome the Bucks without too much trouble. The absence of Giannis Anteokounmpo, and the limping Damian Lillard, cannot be ignored, but there is still nothing to be taken away from the Pacers in round one.