NBA Handicapping Articles

NBA Betting: Atlanta Hawks Season Long Handicapping 10/31/2025 vs. Indiana Pacers
by Spencer Toth - 10/31/2025

All season long, Doc’s Sports will be breaking down every Atlanta Hawks weekday game, while providing best bets along the way. Using in-depth knowledge on both the Hawks and the NBA as a whole, we will be able to churn a consistent profit throughout the year.

NBA Betting: Atlanta Hawks Season Long Handicapping 10/29/2025 vs. Brooklyn Nets
by Spencer Toth - 10/29/2025

You have found the right place for all your Atlanta Hawks betting needs, as Doc’s Sports will be breaking down every Hawks midweek game this season, 100% free. By following one team throughout the year, we will be able to churn a consistent profit. While we won’t always favor the Hawks with our picks, tailing one team, without bias, can result in a steady profit over the course of an 82-game campaign.

NBA Trades That Were So Bad, They’re Hard to Believe
by Jeremy Block - 10/27/2025

Some trades are so bad, they make you question the sanity of everyone involved. I mean, sure, not every trade works out perfectly, but some NBA moves we’ve seen over time? It's almost like someone giving away a Rolls Royce for a bicycle—and not even a nice bicycle, but a rusty one with a squeaky wheel and a flat tire.

NBA Betting: Atlanta Hawks Season Long Handicapping 10/27/2025 vs. Chicago Bulls
by Spencer Toth - 10/27/2025

All season long, Doc’s Sports will be breaking down every Atlanta Hawks game while providing best bets along the way. Just as we have in four consecutive seasons, following a single team all year while combining in-depth knowledge of the league as a whole is an excellent way to generate a consistent profit.

NBA Betting: Atlanta Hawks Season Long Handicapping 10/24/2025 vs. Orlando Magic
by Spencer Toth - 10/24/2025

You have found the right place for your Atlanta Hawks betting needs, as Doc’s Sports will be breaking down every Hawks game, all season long. We will be able to generate a consistent profit this season by leveraging our in-depth knowledge of Atlanta and the league as a whole. While we won’t win every night, nor will we tail the Hawks consistently, we will be able to stay in the green in the long run just as we have over the last four seasons.

Survey Report: Which Sports Do Fans Believe Are “Rigged”?
by Docsports.com - 10/23/2025

Doc’s Sports surveyed 986 active U.S. sports bettors to understand sports betting behaviors, interest, and public perception around sports integrity and which leagues are seen as being “rigged” more than others. Of those surveyed, 808 respondents answered the question:

NBA Betting: Atlanta Hawks Season Long Handicapping 10/22/2025 vs. Toronto Raptors
by Spencer Toth - 10/22/2025

All season long, Doc’s Sports will be breaking down every Atlanta Hawks game while providing best bets for each matchup. By utilizing in-depth knowledge of the Hawks' roster and the league as a whole, we will be able to generate a consistent profit throughout the season.

5 NBA Centers Who Were Their Team’s Best Shooter
by Jeremy Block - 10/21/2025

When you think of NBA centers, shooting isn’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind, right? Well, maybe in today’s game, sure. But historically, centers were meant to live in the paint—dominating the boards, blocks, and rim protection. But then, there’s a handful of these big men who could flat-out shoot the lights out. Keep in mind, we’re not talking about the occasional 12-footer from the baseline, either.

NBA Betting Advice: Teams with Wagering Value to Start the Season
by Spencer Toth - 10/17/2025

The 2025-26 NBA season is right around the corner, and it is time to lock in our futures bets for the upcoming season. Future bets can be one of the most profitable ways to make money in the NBA, as with the right research, you can come out on top more often than not. It won’t be one bad beat or lucky bounce that alters the trajectory of your future bet.

NBA Totals Betting: Predicting Hot Over and Under Teams to Start the Season
by Spencer Toth - 10/16/2025

One of the most effective ways to make money in the NBA is on over/unders. While the closing spreads and moneylines are often very accurate, oddsmakers can leave loose lines when it comes to the total. If you can correctly identify a favorable offensive or defensive matchup, betting the total is a great way to get ahead.

2025-26 Washington Wizards Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/15/2025

The Washington Wizards have gone 33-131 in the last two seasons, and their horrendous run of form is unlikely to come to an end this year, either. The Wizards are in the middle of a deep rebuild after missing the playoffs in four straight seasons, and this year’s focus will be on developing their team rather than winning basketball games.

57 NBA Financial Statistics for 2025
by Docsports.com - 10/15/2025

A new report by Doc's Sports explores the NBA’s financial landscape—from league revenue and franchise valuations to salary caps and growth trends. The NBA now generates over $11 billion annually, establishing itself as one of the most valuable sports leagues in the world.

2025-26 Utah Jazz Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/13/2025

There are lots of NBA teams that are brimming with optimism heading into the new season. The Utah Jazz are not one of them. Utah finished a dreadful 17-65 last season, and somehow got even worse in the offseason. It is going to be a long season in Utah, but will stellar player development get them heading on the right track?

2025-26 San Antonio Spurs Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/13/2025

The San Antonio Spurs have a bright future ahead of them, and this is the season where their young core will start to expect tangible results. Equipped with the two most recent Rookie of the Year winners, Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle, the Spurs appear ready to take that next step. Can San Antonio make the playoffs for the first time since 2019, or will it be another disappointing season for a team brimming with potential?

2025-26 Toronto Raptors Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/13/2025

The Toronto Raptors are ready to emerge from their rebuild with the hope of competing as soon as this season in a wide-open Eastern Conference. The front office has been patient with their approach, prioritizing interior development rather than aggressive free agency moves.

2025-26 Sacramento Kings Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/10/2025

The Sacramento Kings have rolled out a competitive lineup over the last few seasons, but they have consistently fallen short of expectations. They made the playoffs just once in the last 20 years, losing to the Warriors in the first round in 2023. A pair of play-in tournament exits in the last two years has this team once again at a crossroads. Are the Kings good enough to challenge for a playoff spot this season, or will it be another lost year with a middling draft pick and no tangible results?

2025-26 Phoenix Suns Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/10/2025

The Phoenix Suns hit the reset button this offseason as they look to start fresh with a new core of young players. Trading away a superstar like Kevin Durant is not an easy decision, but the Suns got an offer they couldn’t refuse for their disgruntled superstar. The immediate future for Phoenix is looking bleak, but a strong showing this year could vault them back into contention the following season.

2025-26 Portland Trail Blazers Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/10/2025

He’s coming home. After an unsuccessful two-year stint in Milwaukee, Damian Lillard is back where he belongs in Portland. While a deep playoff run is unlikely for the Trail Blazers, the team has a unique combination of youth and experience on its roster. Lillard coming back to Portland will keep butts in seats this season, and the Trail Blazers will be hoping they can sprinkle in the occasional win on the court, too.

2025-26 Orlando Magic Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/9/2025

The Orlando Magic are ready to take the Eastern Conference by storm. Injuries derailed their previous playoff surges, but a clean slate of health, coupled with an excellent offseason, has the Magic ready to compete. They haven’t won a playoff series in 15 years, but there has never been a better chance to snap that streak with a wide-open Eastern Conference.

2025-26 Philadelphia 76ers Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals
by Spencer Toth - 10/9/2025

It would be difficult to find an NBA team that fell further short of its expectations than the 76ers last season. They entered the year with +800 odds to win the title, the fourth-lowest, and had a sky-high 52.5 win total. They had -3000 odds to make the playoffs, but things could not have gone worse.