BetUS Releases NBA Season Odds and Expectations
by BetUS - 10/10/2008
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The NBA off-season saw odd behavior, proclamations, franchise discord, player acquisitions and trades as well as an influx of new talent from this year's rookie class. Fans have gotten a chance to see their teams in action during the pre-season and with the regular season just weeks away, speculation is on the rise and fans are looking for answers.
This being the case, the largest most successful sportsbook on the web, BetUS once again beat everyone to the punch and posted odds and predictions for the upcoming season.
"NBA fans are as passionate as they come in professional sports," stated BetUS spokesman Reed Richards. "And with odd off-season behavior from stars like Josh Howard, an influx of new talent, and previously injured players ready to suit up - fans across the country are wondering how their teams will perform, and what kind of drama will unfold. Our analysts and oddsmakers make it a priority to get them the answers they're looking for, when they're looking for it - as a result, they keep coming back."
Analysts at BetUS posted the following odds and predictions on the upcoming NBA season: (Please scroll all the way down to view all scenarios, including in-market team and player specifics)
MVP
Al Jefferson - 28/1
Allen Iverson - 15/1
Amare Stoudemire - 10/1
Brandon Roy - 40/1
Baron Davis - 12/1
Carmelo Anthony - 10/1
Carlos Boozer - 10/1
Chauncey Billups - 25/1
Chris Bosh - 15/1
Chris Paul - 4/1
David West - 25/1
Deron Williams - 15/1
Dirk Nowitzki - 9/1
Dwight Howard - 15/2
Dwyane Wade - 10/1
Elton Brand - 20/1
Jason Richardson - 30/1
Joe Johnson - 30/1
Josh Howard - 45/1
Kevin Durant - 30/1
Kevin Garnett - 10/1
Kevin Martin - 30/1
Kobe Bryant - 5/2
LeBron James - 5/2
Michael Redd - 20/1
Paul Pierce - 15/1
Richard Hamilton - 40/1
Shaquille ONeal - 15/1
Steve Nash - 9/1
Tim Duncan - 15/2
Tony Parker - 16/1
Tracy McGrady - 12/1
Vince Carter - 25/1
Yao Ming - 10/1
NBA Championship
Atlanta Hawks - 80/1
Boston Celtics - 3/1
Charlotte Bobcats - 100/1
Chicago Bulls - 25/1
Cleveland Cavaliers - 16/1
Dallas Mavericks - 22/1
Denver Nuggets - 50/1
Detroit Pistons - 10/1
Golden State Warriors - 80/1
Houston Rockets - 10/1
Indiana Pacers - 125/1
Los Angeles Clippers - 50/1
Los Angeles Lakers - 13/4
Memphis Grizzlies - 250/1
Miami Heat - 40/1
Milwaukee Bucks - 150/1
Minnesota Timberwolves - 150/1
New Jersey Nets - 100/1
New Orleans Hornets - 10/1
New York Knicks - 100/1
Orlando Magic - 22/1
Philadelphia 76ers - 30/1
Phoenix Suns - 20/1
Portland Trail Blazers - 30/1
Sacramento Kings - 200/1
San Antonio Spurs - 17/2
Oklahoma City - 200/1
Toronto Raptors - 40/1
Utah Jazz - 12/1
Washington Wizards - 40/1
Who will be the first NBA Coach fired this season?
Lawrence Frank - 11/2
Reggie Theus - 13/2
Mike Brown - 6/1
Mike Woodson - 7/1
Sam Mitchell - 7/1
Randy Wittman - 13/2
George Karl - 9/1
Marc Iavaroni - 8/1
PJ Carlesimo - 12/1
Field - 5/1
Who will score the most points in a game during the 2008/09 season?
Kobe Bryant - 5/4
Lebron James - 3/1
Carmelo Anthony - 8/1
Allen Iverson - 9/1
Dwyane Wade - 9/1
Kevin Martin - 11/1
Josh Howard - 13/1
Manu Ginobili - 15/1
Field - 5/1
Most likely NY team to win Title:
Rangers - 3/1
Knicks - 20/1
Giants - 1/3
How many 50+ point games will Kobe Bryant have?
Over 4 - 5/6
Under 4 - 5/6
(Last year he had 3 - In 2007 he had 10 and in 2006 he had 6)
How many different players will have 50+ point games this season?
Over 5 - 10/11
Under 5 - 10/13
Team with most losses (top 4)
Minnesota - 2/1
NJ Nets - 5/2
Memphis - 4/1
OKC - 5/1
NY Knicks - 5/1
Team with most wins (top 4)
Celtics - 2/1
Lakers - 5/2
Hornets - 4/1
Pistons - 5/1
Spurs - 11/2
What team will win the NBA lottery draft
OKC - 3/1
Memphis - 5/1
Minnesota - 4/1
NJ Nets - 8/1
NY Knicks - 10/1
Field - 2/1
Steve Nash average totals (Rebounds, Points, Assists)
18.1 Points
Over - 5/6
Under - 5/6
11.2 Assists
Over - 5/6
Under - 5/6
3.4 Rebounds
Over - 5/6
Under - 5/6
Player with most technical fouls
Rasheed Wallace - 5/1
Carmelo Anthony - 5/1
Kobe Bryant - 11/2
Baron Davis - 7/1
Shaquille O'Neal - 7/1
Chris Paul - 9/1
Ron Artest - 9/1
Brad Miller - 10/1
Kenyon Martin - 12/1
Field - 12/1
Longest early season win streak (who and how many)
What team will start the season with the longest win streak?
Boston Celtics - 3/1
San Antonio Spurs - 4/1
Detroit Pistons - 5/1
LA Lakers - 7/1
New Orleans Hornets - 9/1
Portland Trailblazers - 10/1
Dallas Mavericks - 7/1
Field - 8/1
What will be the most wins by a team to start the season?
Over 7 - 5/6
Under 7 - 5/6
Coach of the year
Mo Cheeks - 9/2
Rick Carlisle - 5/1
Nate McMillan - 11/2
Doc Rivers - 6/1
Stan Van Gundy - 13/2
Rick Adelman - 7/1
Jerry Sloan - 8/1
Phil Jackson - 9/1
Field - 10/1
Odds on Oden's stats averages for season
Average 14½ PPG
Over - 5/6
Under - 5/6
Average 8½ RPG
Over - 5/6
Under - 5/6
How many games does Oden play in this season?
Over 64 - 5/6
Under 64 - 5/6
NY Knicks Total Regular Season Wins
Over 30½ - 5/6
Under 30½ - 5/6
Rookie of the year
Anthony Randolph - 20/1
Brandon Rush - 15/1
Brook Lopez - 15/1
Chris Douglas Roberts - 25/1
Darrell Arthur - 30/1
DeAndre Jordan - 40/1
Derrick Rose - 7/2
Danilo Gallinari - 17/1
DJ Augustin - 12/1
Donte Greene - 24/1
Eric Gordon - 6/1
Jerryd Bayless - 10/1
Joe Alexander - 15/1
Kosta Koufos - 30/1
Kevin Love - 7/1
Michael Beasley - 3/2
OJ Mayo - 3/1
Roy Hibbert - 24/1
Russell Westbrook - 12/1
Greg Oden - 5/2
Most likely scenario for Stephon Marbury
Traded - 1/3
Stays with Knicks - 2/1
Sports and Newsworthy odds can be found at: BetUS
