![]() The West, on the other hand, has fewer legitimate contenders. The East is stacked this season, with at least nine teams that could be credible preseason picks to make the Conference Finals. The case for betting the Boston Celtics.They are in a tough division, with three other legitimate contenders and a New York Knicks team that is only a season removed from a top-4 seed as well, but I'd estimate the Raptors have more like a one in five chance to win than the one in 11 of their odds. They are led by two All-Stars in Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet, Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes is only getting better, and they built a bit more depth onto their team this offseason, which helps them be better prepared for the rigors of the marathon season. The Raptors challenged to win the Atlantic last season, even though they were expected to have a rebuild season. Snellings: Toronto Raptors +1100 to win Atlantic and Timberwolves to win the West +1600. What's your favorite long shot bet to win championship/conference/division? Sign up for ESPN Fantasy Basketball today. So what happens now that Murray is back and the depth is more than respectable? This team has the goods to grab a top-3 seed in the Western Conference. Denver won 48 games last season with no Murray and some of the weakest depth in the NBA. Those odds imply a 5.2% win probability, which I believe is worth a bet. Joe Fortenbaugh: Nuggets 18-1 to win the title. If the Bucks can avoid the injury bug they suffered last season, these are great odds. Giannis Antetokounmpo is 27 and entering his prime. ![]() This is a Bucks team with little turnover, that came a game away from representing the East in the NBA championship last season and was without Kris Middleton. return to give the two-time league MVP the help he needs.Īnita Marks: Bucks to win the championship at +800. ![]() With Nikola Jokic alone, the Nuggets are one of the more formidable teams in the West, but this year, PG Jamal Murray and F Michael Porter Jr. The Utah Jazz and the Oklahoma Thunder will be actively tanking for Victor Wembanyama, and the Portland Trail Blazers don't have enough around Damian Lillard anymore. The only legit threat in the division is the new-look Minnesota Timberwolves (+140). Tyler Fulghum: I'll lay the juice with Denver Nuggets to win the Northwest Division (-140). The Cavs are all in their early 20s, can run all day and are trying to prove they're ready for the big time. I still believe the Milwaukee Bucks to be the best team in the division, but their goals are postseason-oriented and much of their nucleus is in their 30s and will need to conserve to be ready for the playoffs. If so, the Cavs have the talent to win 55 games. The only questions in my mind, are if they can develop chemistry and stay healthy. They return their entire young nucleus from last season, healthy, and add Donovan Mitchell to the mix as another premier offense creator/finisher. The Cavaliers challenged to win their division last season, contending until after the All-Star Break when injuries derailed them. They are incredibly deep, and head coach Ty Lue has done it before.Īndre Snellings: The Cleveland Cavaliers to win the Central Division (+260). ![]() I like that John Wall is a role player and guys like Norman Powell, Robert Covington, Luke Kennard and Terrance Mann will come off the bench. Their second five is better than some teams' starters, and that actually will matter because they will still pick up wins while addressing load management. We know the track record of this seemingly snake-bitten organization and the checkered health history of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Honestly, they should be the betting favorites - on paper, at least. What is your favorite bet to win championship/conference/division?ĭoug Kezirian: LA Clippers +700 to win the title. Let's get to it.Īll odds from Caesars Sportsbook unless otherwise indicated. We're talking NBA title, long shots, award winner and more. Our analysts answer questions surrounding some of the most popular bets heading into the season and offer their picks. The NBA is back, and that means plenty of betting opportunities coming our way.
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