"No Dunks" now Starters with BetAmerica
The artists formerly known as NBA TV’s The Starters have found a new home with the Churchill Downs-owned sportsbook, BetAmerica. The popular podcasting quartet of Tas Melas, Leigh Ellis, Trey Kerby and J.E. Skeets re-branded as No Dunks prior to the current NBA season, and have now teamed up with BetAmerica to provide expert analysis and picks to basketball bettors.
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NBA On TNT pick: Clippers vs. Celtics
NBA All-Star Weekend doesn’t officially tip off until Friday evening, but basketball fans will get to enjoy another star-studded affair tonight when The Clippers take on the Celtics at TD Garden.
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Can anyone overtake Giannis in the NBA MVP race?
Halfway through the 2019-20 NBA season, it’s clear to see it’s the Greek Freak’s world, we’re just living in it. Giannis Antetokounmpo won the NBA’s Most Valuable Player Award following the 2018-19 season. He’s well on pace to repeating that performance, currently a -280 favorite to bring home the hardware.
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Steve Kerr is the right coach at the right time for Andrew Wiggins
BetAmerica has teamed up with Covers and Oddschecker to break down the latest news and trends from around the Association. This week NBA columnists Andrew Caley, Sam Farley, and Ryan Murphy discuss the Western Conference playoff picture, Andrew Wiggins’ fit with the Warriors, and Cleveland’s imposing frontline.
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NBA All-Star Game MVP trends
Before tipoff of the 2020 NBA All-Star Game in Chicago, let’s analyze the trends behind the NBA All-Star MVP so you know who to back before the star-studded game.
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The 5 best NBA Slam Dunk Contests of all time
The final event of the Saturday skills exhibition is the Slam Dunk Contest. Let's take a look at the five best of all time.
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Are the Raptors a good bet to repeat?
The Toronto Raptors are the hottest team in the NBA right now with 14 straight wins. So why do they have just the eighth best odds to win the 2020 NBA Championship?
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Philly falling fast in NBA Championship odds
Oddsmakers are losing faith in Philadelphia. The 76ers’ odds of winning the 2020 NBA Championship have lengthened from +1000 one week ago to +1400 today, despite a pair of aggressive moves at the trade deadline that bolstered the team’s depth and improved its long-term flexibility.
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Bucks' NBA Championship odds improve despite quiet trade deadline
The fun and fervor of the NBA trade deadline is now in the rearview mirror. In the aftermath, the Milwaukee Bucks are now the favorites to win the NBA Championship.
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NBA trade deadline winners and losers
They say you can’t truly judge the impact of a trade until two years later, but frankly who has that kind of time? We’re going to fast forward through that excruciating waiting period as we determine the winners and losers of the NBA’s annual trade deadline.
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NBA trade rumors: Wiggins on the block
Christmas came early for those eagerly awaiting the NBA Trade Deadline on Thursday. Could the Minnesota Timberwolves make another move before the deadline?
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The worst trade deadline deals in NBA history
With the NBA trade deadline looming, some teams will try to make a last-ditch effort to salvage the season or free up cap space to rebuild. While some moves change the trajectory of a franchise forever, others end in disaster.
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Devin Booker deserves to be an NBA All-Star
BetAmerica has teamed up with Covers and Oddschecker to break down the latest news and trends from around the Association. This week NBA columnists Andrew Caley, Sam Farley and Ryan Murphy discuss Zion Williamson’s Rookie of the Year candidacy, the Buck’s championship odds, and this season’s biggest All-Star snubs.
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The best NBA players to never make an All-Star Game
The NBA All-Star Game has steadily evolved into a popularity contest. Sure, the midseason showcase always has elite ballers, but the players at the end of the bench are often there because of name recognition rather than production. That's led to more than a few players being overlooked. Let’s look at five of the best NBA players of all-time that were never selected for the NBA All-Star Game.
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The 5 biggest moves at the NBA trade deadline
The NBA trade deadline gives teams an opportunity to add key players, salvage their season, or look toward the future. These trades can turn pretenders to contenders and champions to dynasties. Let's take a look at the five biggest trades made at the deadline.
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NBA trade rumors: Is Clint Capela on the move?
You’ll have to excuse Clint Capela if he seems a little skittish these days. The Rockets center has had his name mentioned in dozens of potential trades over the past week as Houston GM Daryl Morey attempts to wheel and deal his way to an elusive NBA Championship. Let’s get to the bottom of why the Rockets want to get rid of Capela and examine where he may end up.
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Zion makes big jump in NBA Rookie of the Year odds
Oddsmakers are officially jumping aboard the Zion Williamson hype train. The New Orleans Pelicans forward has seen his odds of winning the 2020 NBA Rookie of the Year award improve from +1500 Jan. 21 to +550 Feb. 3.
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NBA trade rumors: Lakers still listening to offers for Kyle Kuzma
The NBA Trade Deadline is right around the corner, and the rumor mill continues to churn out juicy tidbits and speculation, setting the stage for what could be another frenetic day of blockbuster moves.
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Remembering Kobe Bryant
BetAmerica has teamed up with Covers and Oddschecker to break down the latest news and trends from around the Association. This week, NBA columnists Andrew Caley, Sam Farley and Ryan Murphy discuss Kobe Bryant's finest moments, Toronto's trade deadline dilemma, and how to improve NBA All-Star Weekend.
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The best pound-for-pound players in NBA history
Although height is an obvious asset in the NBA, there’s still a spot for small guys, provided they’re talented and tenacious enough to survive. We've identified five pint-sized giant slayers who more than held their own against the game's Golaiths.
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Bettors cash in with BetAmerica Super Odds on Zion Williamson
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson made his highly anticipated NBA debut Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs, and bettors cashed in with BetAmerica's Super Odds.
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NBA trade rumors: Kyle Lowry could be on his way out of Toronto
We are inching closer and closer to the frenzy that has become the NBA trade deadline. Here is a fresh set of trade rumors to whet your appetite.
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NBA on TNT picks: Lakers vs. Nets, Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers
Kyrie Irving and LeBron James will add another chapter to their legendary rivalry on Thursday night when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Meanwhile, over in Pacific Northwest, Damian Lillard and Luka Doncic will go toe-to-toe when the Dallas Mavericks take on the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. We have odds and picks for both marquee matchups below.
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Look out below! The Zion Williamson era is set to begin
BetAmerica has teamed up with Covers and Oddschecker to break down the latest news and trends from around the Association. This week, NBA columnists Andrew Caley, Sam Farley, and Ryan Murphy discuss the Grizzlies' recent seven-game winning streak, Zion Williamson's long awaited debut, and LeBron James' extraordinary longevity.
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5 NBA players who should retire immediately
In the NBA having old-man game isn’t necessarily a bad thing (see: Jokic, Nikola), but when it’s all you have, it is probably time to think about riding off into the sunset. Here are the five active NBA players who need to hang up their sneakers and call it a career.
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5 NBA players who would benefit most from a trade
Kevin Love’s mounting dissatisfaction has been one of the NBA’s juiciest storylines this season. The former world champion clearly doesn’t want to be on a bumbling, lottery-bound team, and the Cavaliers would almost certainly love to unburden themselves of the three years and $91.4 million remaining on his gargantuan contract. In honor of his predicament, here are five other players who could benefit from a change of scenery.
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Top 10 most underrated NBA players of all time
Not everyone can average 30 points a game, but there are many NBA players who find ways to contribute to their team’s success in a big way, albeit under the radar. Whether they’re considered unathletic or simply not flashy enough, these are the top 10 most underrated NBA players of all time.
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Russell Westbrook among the NBA's most overpaid players
As the NBA’s salary cap has grown rapidly in recent years and so have the size of contracts across the league, especially for those at the top of the pay scale. Let’s take a look at the five most overpaid players in the Association.
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NBA on TNT picks: Celtics vs. Bucks and Nuggets vs. Warriors
The East's top two teams will be in action Thursday night, as the Bucks host the Celtics in Milwaukee. Meanwhile, over in the Western Conference, the Nuggets will try to fatten their record when they take on the reeling Warriors in San Francisco. We have odds and picks for both marquee matchups.
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NBA trade rumors: 5 players who could be dealt at the deadline
Is there any better day during the NBA regular season than the trade deadline? The league's annual day of chaos and “Woj Bombs” is fast approaching on Feb. 6. To get in the spirit, we've compiled a list of five players whose names are currently circulating in trade speculation.
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Grading Houston's Wetstbrook-Harden experiment at the NBA midway point
BetAmerica's NBA Roundtable is back with the latest news and trends from around the Association. This week columnists Cam Tucker, Sam Farley and Ryan Murphy discuss the league's MVP, Kyle Kuzma's importance to the Lakers, and James Harden and Russell Westbrook's partnership in Houston.
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The NBA's best and worst teams against the spread
Their overall record might leave something to be desired, but the Oklahoma City Thunder have been the best team against the spread in the NBA this season. Join us as we dissect the league's best and worst ATS marks at the midway point of the 2019-20 season.
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Carmelo Anthony tops list of NBA's biggest first-half surprises
With roughly half the season wrapped up, the 2019-20 NBA campaign has given us our fair share of surprises. As the league transitions to uncharted territory with the trade deadline and All-Star Weekend approaching, we take a look at some of the most unexpected developments of the season thus far.
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Can Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons co-exist in Philadelphia?
BetAmerica has teamed up with Covers and Oddschecker to break down the latest news and trends from around the Association. This week, NBA columnists Andrew Caley, Sam Farley and Ryan Murphy discuss the delicate dynamic between Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, Andre Drummond's future, and Marcus Morris' career resurgence.
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Bucks now have best odds to win NBA Championship
The NBA trade deadline is only a month away. While we wait for the chaos of that day to descend upon us, another (unofficial) milestone is quickly approaching: the midway point of the regular season! With the midway mark next week, here is a look at the NBA futures bets currently available at BetAmerica.
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5 players who deserve to be first-time NBA All-Stars
The 2020 NBA All-Star Game in Chicago promises to feature plenty of new faces as emerging players like Luka Doncic and Trae Young challenge for a spot in the league's mid-season showcase. Join us as we select the five players most likely to make their All-Star debuts.
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Darren Collison targets Clippers and Lakers for NBA return
Retired point guard Darren Collison is reportedly interested in returning to the NBA, and has his sights set on the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers. The Staples Center cohabitants are currently tied with the second shortest odds to win the 2020 NBA Championship, and would both benefit from a backcourt boost.
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Picking the NBA's all-decade team
The NBA experienced a major resurgence this past decade as TV contracts, generational players and fascinating drama led to renewed interest in the sport. While there was plenty of off-court moves that made for great water-cooler talk, the on-court product also produced some of the most talented basketball players we’ve ever. As the 2010s come to a close, let’s take a look at the NBA's All-Decade team.
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Giannis now odds-on favorite to win second straight NBA MVP award
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was a +175 favorite to win his second straight NBA MVP Award at the beginning of December. In just four weeks, he has risen to a -175 favorite, well ahead of four-time winner LeBron James at +400. The Greek Freak's ultra short odds aren't surprising considering he is averaging 30.5 points, 12.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game and has led Milwaukee to an NBA best 29-5 record.
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NBA Christmas Day preview and picks: Clippers vs. Lakers & 4 more
Christmas Day games have been an NBA tradition since 1947, when the New York Knickerbockers flattened the Providence Steamrollers before a packed crowd at Madison Square Garden. Neither franchise will be in action on December 25 this year for obvious reasons, but a number of elite teams will be, as the Association has lined up games featuring a handful of title contenders. Join us as we preview the action.
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Top 5 NBA Christmas Day performances of all time
Some of the NBA's biggest stars have used the league's annual Christmas Day showcase to shine the brightest. Let’s look at the five greatest performances on December 25 in NBA history.
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NBA Christmas Day trends
To get you in the holiday hoops spirit, here are some key trends to consider and help you bring home some bonus cash during the 72nd edition of NBA Christmas.
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Ranking all 5 NBA Christmas Day games by watchability
Not all Christmas gifts are created equal. For every gaming system glistening under the tree, there are five pairs of underwear you never asked for. In that respect, they're a lot like the NBA's Christmas Day offering. Sure, there's a few must-see games, but there's also a couple of dirty lumps of coal littering the schedule. We've examined all five games carefully and have identified which match-ups you need to see and which ones you can safely nap through.
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NBA on TNT picks: Lakers vs. Bucks and Rockets vs. Clippers
Four of the NBA's best teams will be in action on Thursday night as the Bucks host the Lakers in Milwaukee and the Rockets tangle with the Clippers in Los Angeles. We have odds and picks for both marquee matchups below.
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Lakers and Bucks meet Thursday in possible NBA Finals preview
BetAmerica has teamed up with Covers and Oddschecker to break down the latest news and trends from around the Association. This week, NBA columnists Andrew Caley, Sam Farley and Ryan Murphy discuss Thursday's Lakers-Bucks tilt, the NBA's most promising young team, and which established star will be changing teams soon.
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Lakers now have best odds to win 2020 NBA Championship
It took over two months and one of the best starts in franchise history, but the Lakers have finally passed the Clippers on the NBA Championship odds board. Frank Vogel’s squad is sporting +300 odds to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy this June after sitting at +350 for much of November and early December. The Lakers’ improved odds are a reflection of the team’s seeming inability to lose. L.A. has strung together three winning streaks of seven games or more and hasn’t dropped a game on the road in its last 14 outings.
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Lakers leapfrog Clippers in NBA Championship betting
For the first time this season, the Los Angeles Lakers have replaced the Los Angeles Clippers as favorite in BetAmerica’s NBA Championship market. BetAmerica players have responded to the Lakers’ sensational 24-3 start to the season, moving their odds from +400 in October to their current quote of +300. The Clippers have eased from +300 to +325 during the same period.
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NBA on TNT picks: 76ers vs. Celtics, Trail Blazers vs. Nuggets
The NBA returns to TNT on Thursday with an intriguing double-header featuring an Eastern Conference grudge match between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics and a Western Conference shoot-out between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Denver Nuggets.
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Kevin Love has the Trail Blazers at the top of his trade wish list
BetAmerica has teamed up with Covers and Oddschecker to break down the latest news and trends from around the Association. This week NBA columnists Andrew Caley, Sam Farley and Ryan Murphy discuss the NBA's biggest bargains, Kevin Love's future and the single greatest moment in Vince Carter's career.
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The biggest bargains in the NBA
Black Friday may be over, but there are still plenty of bargains to be found in the NBA, where many young, emerging stars are far exceeding the value of their contracts. We've surveyed the Association and have identified the five best bargain basement players.
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76ers’ NBA championship odds improve as win streak grows
Don’t look now, but the Lakers and Clippers could soon have some company atop the NBA Championship odds board. The 76ers have seen their odds of capturing the title improve from +650 to +550 after winning four straight games and eight of their last nine.
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NBA Roundtable: The Spurs' playoff streak is in serious jeopardy
BetAmerica has teamed up with Covers and Oddschecker to break down the latest news and trends from around the Association. This week, NBA columnists Andrew Caley, Sam Farley and Ryan Murphy discuss Draymond Green's struggles, the Spurs' playoff streak and the league's surprising trade drought.
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Knicks favored to get first pick in 2020 NBA Draft
Knicks fans have reason to feel something they haven’t felt in a very long time: hope. The odsdsmakers at BetAmerica have given New York the shortest odds to win the first pick in the 2020 NBA Draft at +600. The Knicks are trailed closely by the Golden State Warriors at +650 and the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers at +700 each.
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NBA Roundtable: Forecasting Luka Doncic's triple-double total
BetAmerica has teamed up with Covers and Oddschecker to break down the latest news and trends from around the Association. This week, NBA columnists Andrew Caley, Sam Farley and Ryan Murphy discuss Kemba Walker's impact in Boston, hidden free agent gems and the Warriors' historic ineptitude.
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NBA on TNT picks: Trail Blazers vs. Bucks, Pelicans vs. Suns
The NBA returns to TNT, with an intriguing double-header Thursday that will feature the second stop in Carmelo Anthony's redemption tour and a good ol' fashioned shoot-out between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Phoenix Suns. We have odds and picks for both matchups.
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NBA Roundtable: Kemba Walker has the Celtics soaring
BetAmerica has teamed up with Covers and Oddschecker to break down the latest news and trends from around the Association. This week, NBA columnists Andrew Caley, Sam Farley and Ryan Murphy discuss Kemba Walker's impact in Boston, hidden free agent gems and the Warriors' historic ineptitude.
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Lakers closing in on Clippers in NBA Championship odds
The race for the 2020 NBA Championship is turning into an all-L.A. affair. The Clippers still have the shortest odds to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy at +325, but the Lakers are nipping at their heels at +350. That’s a marked improvement from the +400 odds LeBron James and Co. sported at BetAmerica as recently as a week ago.
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NBA on TNT picks: Mavs vs. Knicks and Nets vs. Nuggets
The NBA is back on TNT, with an intriguing double-header Thursday that will feature Kristaps Porzingis' New York homecoming and an inter-conference clash between the Nets and Nuggets in the Mile High City.
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NBA Roundtable: David Fizdale's seat has become a fire hazard
BetAmerica has teamed up with Covers and Oddschecker to break down the latest news and trends from around the Association. This week, NBA columnists Andrew Caley, Sam Farley and Ryan Murphy discuss David Fizdale's job security, the surprisingly resilient Raptors and the league's load management problem.
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NBA on TNT picks: Celtics vs. Hornets, Blazers vs. Clippers
The NBA is back on TNT with an intriguing double-header featuring Kemba Walker's homecoming in Charlotte and a high octane Western Conference clash between the Blazers and Clippers. We have odds and picks for both matchups below.
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Golden State a top pick for No. 1 NBA Draft pick
Steph Curry’s broken hand and subsequent absence from the NBA could have a silver lining for the Golden State Warriors, with the team now poised to play a starring role in the draft for the first time in years.
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NBA Roundtable: The Suns are rising
BetAmerica is thrilled to be teaming up with Covers and Oddschecker for a new weekly feature breaking down the latest news and trends from around the Association. This week, NBA columnists Andrew Caley, Sam Farley and Ryan Murphy discuss the Suns' hot start, Carmelo Anthony's murky future and the state of Dennis Smith Jr.'s game.
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Golden State's NBA Draft odds improve following Curry injury
Steph Curry’s broken hand and subsequent absence from the NBA could have a silver lining for the Golden State Warriors, with the team now poised to play a starring role in the draft for the first time in years. BetAmerica has crunched the numbers and assessed the Warriors a +1300 chance of winning the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, making them eighth favorite.
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Warriors' NBA Championship odds shoot up after Curry injury
The Warriors' NBA Championship odds have risen significantly from +1300 to +2000 following an injury to point guard Stephen Curry. The two-time MVP fractured the second metacarpal in his non-shooting hand on Wednesday evening during a collision with Phoenix Suns center Aaron Baynes. Golden State was trailing by 29 points at the time the injury occurred and went on to lose 121-110.
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NBA on TNT picks: Heat vs. Hawks, Nuggets vs. Pelicans
The NBA is back on TNT with an intriguing double-header featuring a Southeast showdown between the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks and a good ol' fashioned track meet between the Denver Nuggets and winless New Orleans Pelicans.
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NBA Roundtable: Will the Warriors miss the playoffs?
BetAmerica is thrilled to be teaming up with Covers and Oddschecker for a new weekly feature breaking down the latest news and trends from around the Association. This week, NBA columnists Andrew Caley, Sam Farley and Ryan Murphy discuss the league’s most promising rookies, the sorry state of the Warriors and James Harden’s shooting funk.
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NBA on TNT picks: Hawks vs. Pistons, Clippers vs. Warriors
TNT launches its NBA regular season coverage on Thursday evening with an intriguing double-header featuring the Atlanta Hawks and the Detroit Pistons in the early slot and the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors in the late tilt. We have odds and picks for both matchups.
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5 NBA MVP longshots worth a gamble
BetAmerica's NBA MVP oddsboard is a who's who of the league's elite. Reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is there, as are previous recipients Stephen Curry and LeBron James. We wouldn't blame you for putting a few dollars down on any of them, but if you want some real bang for your buck you need to venture a little further down the list where the real value lives.
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NBA Opening Night picks: Lakers vs Clippers, Pelicans vs Raptors
The wait is finally over! The NBA will tip off its 2019-2020 season Tuesday evening with a pair of marquee matchups. The Lakers and Clippers will renew their rivalry at Staples Center, while the Raptors will begin their title defense north of the border against the Pelicans.
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The biggest No. 1 draft picks in NBA history
Forget everything you've heard about three guard sets and positionless basketball. Size still matters in the NBA, where big brutes are among the most prized commodities in the league. That's just one of the reasons why centers have been nabbed with the first overall pick 45 percent of the time since 1947. We've looked closely at every draft class over the past 72 years and have identified the heftiest No. 1 picks in NBA history. Some were superstars and some were duds, but they were all large and in charge.
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The one glaring reason your team won't win the NBA championship
The NBA preseason is a time where hope springs eternal. You know the drill: every team has a player who reported to camp in the best shape of his life, and every team has a new free agent who just needs a fresh start in a new city. Frankly, we're not buying any of it. We've seen this story before and we know that all 30 franchises are fatally flawed in their own unique way. We've examined the rosters of every team in the league and have identified the one reason why they won't win the championship in 2020.
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Clippers and Lakers open with shortest odds to win NBA Championship
All roads to the NBA Finals lead through L.A. The Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers have claimed the shortest odds to win the 2020 NBA Championship following an offseason of unprecedented wheeling and dealing. The Clippers shot up the odds board by securing the services of two of the NBA's top 10 players in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, while the Lakers boosted their fortunes by landing Anthony Davis in a mega three-team trade that dramatically reshaped their roster.
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Basketball: Team USA still odds-on favorite to win FIBA World Cup
Imagine if you threw a party and no one came. That’s the reality of the U.S. men’s national basketball team, who will head to the FIBA World Cup in Beijing without many of the country’s best hoopsters after 33 players declined invitations to join the squad. And yet, despite their absences, America is still the odds-on favorite to win the tournament at -355.
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Mystics still favored for WNBA title after quiet trade deadline
Sometimes the best trades are the ones you don't make. That appears to be the thinking of Washington Mystics head coach and GM Mike Thibault, who opted to stand pat at the WNBA trade deadline rather than tinker with the league's top roster. Thibault's conservative approach has earned the approval of oddsmakers, who have the Mystics pegged as +180 favorites to win the 2019 WNBA Championship.
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2019 NBA Playoffs Preview
The 2019 NBA Playoff Picture: Can Golden State Win Three Straight?
Since the Minneapolis Lakers first won three NBA titles in a row in the early 1950s, only two other franchises have accomplished the hallowed three-peat. The Bulls did it twice in ...
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Wednesday NBA Free Picks - Five Top Teams Hit The Court Tonight!
On Wednesdays, the NBA loves to put on a show and tonight is no exception when five of the top teams in the league hit the court. The Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors, Denver Nuggets, and Golden State Warriors are all in action on ...
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Bucks-Raptors Clash During Entertaining Thursday Night in NBA
The top two teams in the Eastern Conference clash in a pivotal flag-planting game north of the border. Not only that, but the Clippers take on the Lakers in the late game while the Philadelphia 76ers will hit the road to take on the Golden State Warr ...
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Thursday NBA Free Picks - Bucks-Raptors May Set Tone in East
We haven’t yet reached the halfway point in the current NBA Season, but one of the most important matchups of the year already takes place. On Thursday, the Milwaukee Bucks travel to Toronto to battle the Raptors. The Bucks currently have the best r ...
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Thursday NBA on TNT Free Picks
Only 4 games are scheduled on NBA Thursday night and all four should provide plenty of entertainment. The first, which airs as TNT’s early game, has the best team in the Western Conference heading east to battle the Washington Wizards. Golden State ...
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NBA Free Picks - Pacers Favored Against Sixers...and more!
Three NBA games will be nationally televised on Thursday, Jan. 17. The first is between the New York Knicks and suddenly entertaining Washington Wizards, which starts at 3:00 pm ET on NBA TV. The other two televised games will be shown on TNT’s NBA B ...
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Thursday NBA Free Picks - Best Prime Time Bets
TNT broadcasts two of the most competitive games of the week on Thursday, Jan. 10. The first battle has the Boston Celtics taking on the Miami Heat. The second game showcases Russell Westbrook and Paul George against the hottest teams in the NBA, the ...
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Butler, Chandler, Melo Drive Dramatic NBA Weekend
Well that was a wild sports weekend, and clawing for our attention as always is the ever-spinning NBA news cycle. Three impactful stories came shooting down the pipeline and they hit the acquisition trifecta in a weird way: a blockbuster trade, a hug ...
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2019 NBA Draft - The Battle for Zion Williamson Is On
Zion Williamson is, quite simply, a player worth tanking for. We try to pretend that there are transcendent players in every draft, and that isn't entirely fair. It has as much to do with media hyperbole as much as anything else, but Williamson is as ...
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NBA Betting Strategies For Opening Night
The NBA betting season tips off Oct. 17 with two marquee match-ups. An Eastern Conference Atlantic division showdown starts the season in Boston, where the Celtics are expected to be the best team in the East with a season win total of 58.5. Philadel ...
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NBA Opening Night Lines - Boston or Philly?
NBA opening night is finally here as the Sixers visit the Celtics in an Eastern Conference showdown. A key player will be missing from the later game as the reigning Warriors begin their title defense against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Here's the bre ...
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NBA MVP Odds - LeBron Favored at +300
The leading favorite in NBA MVP odds for the upcoming season is LeBron James ( Los Angeles Lakers) who has a +300 mark right now. The logic here is pretty sound given that James is the best basketball player in the known universe. The new-look Laker ...
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Are The Indiana Pacers The Best In NBA Central?
With LeBron James taking his talents to some beach on the west coast, the NBA Central Division is up for grabs for the first time in three years. The Pacers and Bucks appear to be the cream of this wayward crop, but where do you sit on their season w ...
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Season Win Totals - The Battle for the NBA Atlantic Division
New York Knicks - 29.5 Regular Season Win Total
What exactly are you betting on if you think the Knicks are going to win more than 30 games? Well, you're hoping that rookie Kevin Knox is better than he was at Kentucky. You're praying that Kristaps ...
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NBA Season Win Totals – Northwest Division
Golden State and Houston may have been the best two teams in the Western Conference and all of basketball last season, but the Northwest division was the best division top to bottom. All five teams finished at least 10 games over .500, each within th ...
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2018-19 NBA Schedule (Partly) Released
by BetAmerica Staff
We may not have the full slate of games for the entire 2018-19 NBA schedule just yet, but the league has released the first week of televised games along with an incredible lineup of Christmas Day games. As usual, the leag ...
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Pacers, Bucks Ready To Take Over NBA Central Division
By BetAmerica Staff
For four straight years, the Cleveland Cavaliers have dominated the NBA Central Division. Naturally, with LeBron James taking his talents to some beach on the west coach, that's going to change in the upcoming 2018-19 season. ...
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2019 Oklahoma City Thunder Will Surprise Many
by BetAmerica Staff
Believe it or not, the team with the highest payroll heading in to the season is the 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder with a whopping $146,789,174. That seems like a lot for a team that doesn’t seem able to pace with the Houston R ...
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Kawhi Leonard Traded to Toronto Raptors
What does the Kawhi trade mean for Toronto?
By now you've heard the news. Kawhi Leonard is no longer a member of the San Antonio Spurs and has been swapped (with pieces) for DeMar DeRozan. The Toronto Raptors shifted from +3300 to win the 2019 ...
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Drop in class should help mares in Turnback the Alarm Handicap
Miss Sky Warrior wins the Demoiselle Stakes at Aqueduct. Photo: Coglianese Photos. Two mares well beaten by leading Breeders’ Cup Distaff contender Elate last month are hoping to gain some compensation in the 1 1/16-mile Turnback the Alarm Han ...
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NBA Daily Fantasy Tips for 1/14/2015
When in doubt, pick a Splash Brother or two. Tonight's slate of 10 NBA games features many of the top fantasy players, but which ones will be worth picking tonight, and which ones will be a big bust? We'll select one player at each posi ...
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NBA 2014 Finals Preview
The rematch that we all wanted to see immediately following Game 7 of the 2013 NBA Finals has been set. On June 5th, the Spurs and the Heat are set to take the floor in the Finals for the second consecutive year. The last time the same two teams ...
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FanEx Sports NBA Round 2 Predictions 5/5/2014
The second round gets underway tonight. Who are you predicting to get to the Conference Finals? Everyone from Magic Johnson to Charles Barkley to Kenny Smith said that the first round of this years NBA playoffs have been the most exciting to wa ...
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FanEx Sports NBA Playoffs Round 1 - Game 3's for 4/24/2014
Aldridge has been the star of the playoffs thus far leading Blazers to a 2-0 series lead over the Rockets. The NBA Playoffs are nothing short of excitement after the first 5 nights of first round games. 5 out of 8 road teams won game 1, and af ...
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