NBA Handicapping Articles

2024-25 Miami Heat Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/9/2024

The Miami Heat have been perennial Eastern Conference contenders despite lacking a bona fide superstar on their roster. Jimmy Butler has been able to dial it up to another gear in the postseason but now finds himself in an Eastern Conference brimming with superteams. Can the Heat continue to defy expectations, or will their aging squad limp across the line this season?

2024-25 Memphis Grizzlies Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/9/2024

The Memphis Grizzlies have been plagued with off-court issues in recent years, but it appears as though they are finally poised to make a deep playoff run. A healthy, rehabilitated Ja Morant will have a chip on his shoulder this year. However, is it too much to expect such a dramatic turnaround from the Grizzlies so soon?

2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/8/2024

Just like most years, the Lakers will be one of the most watched NBA teams this season. LeBron and Bronny James will become the first father-son duo to play in the NBA, as the greatest player of this generation continues to challenge what’s possible. Will Bronny’s inclusion in the squad become too big a distraction, or does LeBron James have one final chapter left in his historic career?

2024-25 Los Angeles Clippers Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/8/2024

The Los Angeles Clippers have been unable to turn the mountains of talent into tangible accolades, and their core is now entering the tail end of their careers. Paul George has moved on to greener pastures, but the Clippers still have Kawhi Leonard and James Harden on their payroll. Can the Clippers make one last run at an NBA title, or will they unceremoniously fade into their long overdue rebuild?

2024-25 Indiana Pacers Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/4/2024

The Indiana Pacers went all-in at the trade deadline last season, trading away their future for Pascal Siakam’s signature. The massive trade, combined with their young core, allowed the Pacers to win a playoff series for the first time since 2014. Can Indiana take the next step towards their first championship since 1973, or will they turn back into a play-in tournament caliber team we have gotten used to seeing?

2024-25 Houston Rockets Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/4/2024

The Houston Rockets had their best season since the days of James Harden last year, going an even 41-41. They appear to be exiting their rebuild with a solid core of potential superstars. The Rockets are expected to challenge for the playoffs this season. However, is that too much to ask from a still developing team?

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by Doc's Sports - 10/3/2024

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2024-25 Golden State Warriors Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/2/2024

It is a new era of basketball for the Golden State Warriors as their trio of superstars enters the twilight of their careers. Steph Curry still has plenty to contribute for the Warriors. However. will the departure of Klay Thompson result in the Warriors falling even further out of playoff contention?

2024-25 Detroit Pistons Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/2/2024

The Detroit Pistons are in the midst of a lengthy rebuild. They haven’t won a playoff game since 2008, having made the playoff three times since then, each time getting swept. The Pistons are expected to be near the bottom of the standings again, but there is a level of optimism among the front office staff that Detroit can springboard into a play-in position as soon as this season.

2024-25 Denver Nuggets Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 9/27/2024

The Denver Nuggets were unable to repeat as champions after their 2022-23 NBA title, but they are poised to have another big season this year. Nikola Jokic is the undisputed best player in the league, ensuring the Nuggets are near the top of the betting odds every season. Can the Nuggets make another run to the NBA Finals, or will they fall short for the second year in a row?

2024-25 Dallas Mavericks Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 9/27/2024

The Dallas Mavericks bounced back from not making the playoffs in 2022-23 to a Finals appearance last season. Anything short of a second consecutive NBA Finals appearance will be seen as a failure in Dallas. Can the Mavericks build on their success last season, or will they get crowded out of a competitive Western Conference?

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.

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.