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Best Magic vs. Celtics Player Props: Best Bets & SGP for Game 5
Our Magic vs. Celtics player props highlight the best NBA playoffs bets and same-game parlay (SGP) for Game 5, including our expert picks for Jayson Tatum.
by Philip Wood

Clippers vs. Nuggets Player Props: Best Bets & SGP for Game 5
Gabe Henderson makes his Clippers vs. Nuggets player prop picks ahead of tonight's NBA playoffs Game 5.
by Gabe Henderson
NBA Best Bets

Pistons vs. Knicks Prediction Tonight: Game 5 Odds & Expert Picks
Gabe Henderson makes his Pistons vs. Knicks prediction and expert picks ahead of tonight's Game 5 in the NBA playoffs.
by Gabe Henderson

Best Pistons vs. Knicks Player Props: Best Bets & SGP for Game 5
Can Jalen Brunson and Karl Anthony-Towns lead the Knicks past the Pistons and end their NBA Playoffs series in Game 5?
by Mike Spector

Magic vs. Celtics Prediction Tonight: Game 5 Odds & Expert Picks
Mike Spector makes his Magic vs. Celtics prediction ahead of tonight's Game 5 of the NBA playoffs series.
by Mike Spector

Best Magic vs. Celtics Player Props: Best Bets & SGP for Game 5
Our Magic vs. Celtics player props highlight the best NBA playoffs bets and same-game parlay (SGP) for Game 5, including our expert picks for Jayson Tatum.
by Philip Wood

Clippers vs. Nuggets Prediction Tonight: Game 5 Odds & Expert Picks
Brenden Schaeffer makes his Clippers vs. Nuggets prediction ahead of tonight's Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs series.
by Brenden Schaeffer

Best Warriors vs. Rockets Player Props: Best Bets & SGP for Game 5
With the Rockets facing elimination from the NBA playoffs, we look at whether their veteran presence can step up and save their season, or if Steph Curry and the Warriors will send them to Cancun.
by Shane Jackson

Warriors vs. Rockets Prediction: Game 5 Odds & Expert Picks
Can the Golden State Warriors close out their first-round NBA Playoffs series on the road against the Houston Rockets?
by Brenden Schaeffer

Timberwolves vs. Lakers Prediction: Game 5 Odds & Expert Picks
The Los Angeles Lakers enter Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves with their backs against the wall, but can Luka Doncic do enough to keep the team's season alive?
by Rob Paul

Best Timberwolves vs. Lakers Player Props: Best Bets & SGP for Game 5
Shane Jackson makes his best Timberwolves vs. Lakers player props ahead of a pivotal Game 5 in the NBA playoffs series.
by Shane Jackson
NBA Futures Picks

NBA Finals MVP Odds & Favorites 2025: Gilgeous-Alexander, Tatum Lead the Way
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jayson Tatum are the clear NBA Finals MVP odds favorites, with their respective teams being viewed as the biggest championship contenders.
by Rob Paul

NBA Play-In Tournament Odds and Schedule
The NBA Play-In Tournament will run April 15 - 18. It will determine the 7 and 8 seeds in the Eastern and Western conferences.
by Rob Paul

Early NBA Finals Predictions & Odds 2025/26: Favorites, Long Shots to Win NBA Finals
The trade deadline is in the rearview mirror and eyes will shift to the NBA once the Super Bowl is over, so time to dig into our NBA Finals predictions.
by Shane Jackson

2025 NBA MVP Odds & Favorites: SGA Overwhelming Favorite Over Lame Duck Jokic
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the overwhelming favorite to win his first NBA MVP award over reigning winner Nikola Jokic.
by Gabe Henderson

NBA Rookie of the Year Odds 2025: Castle the Favorite Over Risacher, the Field
San Antonio's Stephon Castle remains at the top of the NBA Rookie of the Year odds market, with Atlanta's Zaccharie Risacher the only player in contention.
by Gabe Henderson

NBA Clutch Player of the Year Odds 2025: Brunson Overtakes Jokic as Favorite
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has overtaken Denver's Nikola Jokic as the NBA Clutch Player of the Year odds favorite.
by Gabe Henderson

NBA Defensive Player of the Year Odds 2025: Evan Mobley Takes Home Award
Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley was voted NBA Defensive Player of the Year, beating Dyson Daniels by a wide margin.
by Rob Paul

NBA Sixth Man of the Year Odds 2025: Pritchard Wins After Leading for Months
Celtics guard Payton Pritchard led the 2025 NBA Sixth Man of the Year market for most the season prior to winning.
by Gabe Henderson

NBA Most Improved Player Odds 2025: Cunningham Massive Favorite Over Powell
Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham has a massive lead in the NBA Most Improved Player odds race, with Tyler Herro and Norman Powell trailing.
by Rob Paul

NBA Coach of the Year Odds 2025: Atkinson Heavy Favorite Over Bickerstaff
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson is the favorite by the 2025 NBA Coach of the Year odds, with Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff far behind.
by Gabe Henderson

NBA Draft Odds 2025: Wizards, Hornets, Jazz, Pelicans Favorites for Flagg
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is expected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, with the Washington Wizards listed as the favorite to select him.
by Rob Paul

NBA Cup Odds 2025: Bucks Beat Thunder for In-Season Tournament Title
The Milwaukee Bucks stormed back to crush the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 in the 2024 NBA Cup Final, and we're preparing for the release of the 2025 odds.
by Matthew Winick
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2024-25 NBA Season
Opening night of the regular season kicks off Oct. 22.
The second edition of the NBA Cup in-season tournament will begin Nov. 12 with the finals held on Dec. 17.
The NBA Playoffs are scheduled to begin April 19 following the conclusion of the play-in tournament (April 15-18).
2025 NBA Playoffs
The season will again wrap up with a Play-In Tournament that will include the teams with the 7th-highest through the 10th-highest winning percentages in each conference. The seven seed in each conference will host the eight seed, while the nine seed will welcome the 10th seed.
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