The oddsmakers at SportsBetting.ag have opened up lines for every NBA team to make the playoffs next year.
Here’s a list of the teams favored to make the playoffs this year that were not in the playoffs last year:
Atlanta Hawks
Philadelphia 76ers
San Antonio Spurs
Here’s a list of the teams favored to miss the playoffs this year that made the playoffs last year:
Indiana Pacers
Memphis Grizzlies
Miami Heat
The chart below shows each team’s yes (odds) and no (odds) to make the playoffs in addition to the percentage for each team to make the playoffs according to the odds.
The Detroit Pistons will be the most improved team in the NBA, while Phoenix, Boston, and New Orleans are likely to make the biggest drops says an elite sportsbook.
Below are the opening win totals for the 2025-26 NBA Season from Betonline, please see notes below:
These odds are fluid and subject to change.
The teams with the biggest jumps from last season’s open win totals are:
Detroit: +21
Atlanta: +11
Houston: +10
Portland: +10
Cleveland: +8
San Antonio: +8
The teams with the biggest drops from last season’s open win totals are:
Phoenix: -15
Boston: -14
New Orleans: -13
Dallas: -11
Utah: -9
Miami: -8
Philadelphia: -8
Sacramento: -8
One team has the exact same opening win total as last year:
New York: 52½
NBA Win Totals (Alphabetically)
Atlanta Hawks – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 46½
Note: Last year they opened at 35½ wins. They finished with 40 wins.
Boston Celtics – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 43½
Note: Last year they opened at 57½ wins. They finished with 61 wins.
Brooklyn Nets – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 21½
Note: Last year they opened at 19½ wins. They finished with 26 wins.
Charlotte Hornets – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 25½
Note: Last year they opened at 28½ wins. They finished with 19 wins.
Chicago Bulls – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 32½
Note: Last year they opened at 30½ wins. They finished with 39 wins.
Cleveland Cavaliers – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 55½
Note: Last year they opened at 47½ wins. They finished with 64 wins.
Dallas Mavericks – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 39½
Note: Last year they opened at 50½ wins. They finished with 39 wins.
Denver Nuggets – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 53½
Note: Last year they opened at 52½ wins. They finished with 50 wins.
Detroit Pistons – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 45½
Note: Last year they opened at 24½ wins. They finished with 44 wins.
Golden State Warriors – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 47½
Note: Last year they opened at 43½ wins. They finished with 48 wins.
Houston Rockets – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 54½
Note: Last year they opened at 44½ wins. They finished with 52 wins.
Indiana Pacers – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 39½
Note: Last year they opened at 45½ wins. They finished with 50 wins.
Los Angeles Clippers – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 45½
Note: Last year they opened at 41½ wins. They finished with 50 wins.
Los Angeles Lakers – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 47½
Note: Last year they opened at 44½ wins. They finished with 50 wins.
Memphis Grizzlies – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 40½
Note: Last year they opened at 46½ wins. They finished with 48 wins.
Miami Heat – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 36½
Note: Last year they opened at 44½ wins. They finished with 37 wins.
Milwaukee Bucks – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 45½
Note: Last year they opened at 51½ wins. They finished with 48 wins.
Minnesota Timberwolves – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 51½
Note: Last year they opened at 52½ wins. They finished with 49 wins.
New Orleans Pelicans – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 32½
Note: Last year they opened at 44½ wins. They finished with 49 wins.
New York Knicks – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 52½
Note: Last year they opened at 52½ wins. They finished with 51 wins.
Oklahoma City Thunder – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 62½
Note: Last year they opened at 55½ wins. They finished with 68 wins.
Orlando Magic – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 51½
Note: Last year they opened at 47½ wins. They finished with 41 wins.
Philadelphia 76ers – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 43½
Note: Last year they opened at 51½ wins. They finished with 24 wins.
Phoenix Suns – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 31½
Note: Last year they opened at 46½ wins. They finished with 36 wins.
Portland Trail Blazers – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 32½
Note: Last year they opened at 22½ wins. They finished with 36 wins.
Sacramento Kings – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 38½
Note: Last year they opened at 46½ wins. They finished with 40 wins.
San Antonio Spurs – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 43½
Note: Last year they opened at 35½ wins. They finished with 34 wins.
Toronto Raptors – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 32½
Note: Last year they opened at 31½ wins. They finished with 30 wins.
Utah Jazz – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 18½
Note: Last year they opened at 27½ wins. They finished with 17 wins.
Washington Wizards – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 19½
Note: Last year they opened at 22½ wins. They finished with 18 wins.
NBA Win Totals (From Most to Least Wins)
Oklahoma City Thunder – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 62½
Note: Last year they opened at 55½ wins. They finished with 68 wins.
Cleveland Cavaliers – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 55½
Note: Last year they opened at 47½ wins. They finished with 64 wins.
Houston Rockets – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 54½
Note: Last year they opened at 44½ wins. They finished with 52 wins.
Denver Nuggets – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 53½
Note: Last year they opened at 52½ wins. They finished with 50 wins.
New York Knicks – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 52½
Note: Last year they opened at 52½ wins. They finished with 51 wins.
Minnesota Timberwolves – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 51½
Note: Last year they opened at 52½ wins. They finished with 49 wins.
Orlando Magic – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 51½
Note: Last year they opened at 47½ wins. They finished with 41 wins.
Golden State Warriors – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 47½
Note: Last year they opened at 43½ wins. They finished with 48 wins.
Los Angeles Lakers – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 47½
Note: Last year they opened at 44½ wins. They finished with 50 wins.
Atlanta Hawks – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 46½
Note: Last year they opened at 35½ wins. They finished with 40 wins.
Detroit Pistons – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 45½
Note: Last year they opened at 24½ wins. They finished with 44 wins.
Los Angeles Clippers – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 45½
Note: Last year they opened at 41½ wins. They finished with 50 wins.
Milwaukee Bucks – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 45½
Note: Last year they opened at 51½ wins. They finished with 48 wins.
Boston Celtics – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 43½
Note: Last year they opened at 57½ wins. They finished with 61 wins.
Philadelphia 76ers – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 43½
Note: Last year they opened at 51½ wins. They finished with 24 wins.
San Antonio Spurs – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 43½
Note: Last year they opened at 35½ wins. They finished with 34 wins.
Memphis Grizzlies – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 40½
Note: Last year they opened at 46½ wins. They finished with 48 wins.
Dallas Mavericks – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 39½
Note: Last year they opened at 50½ wins. They finished with 39 wins.
Indiana Pacers – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 39½
Note: Last year they opened at 45½ wins. They finished with 50 wins.
Sacramento Kings – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 38½
Note: Last year they opened at 46½ wins. They finished with 40 wins.
Miami Heat – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 36½
Note: Last year they opened at 44½ wins. They finished with 37 wins.
Chicago Bulls – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 32½
Note: Last year they opened at 30½ wins. They finished with 39 wins.
New Orleans Pelicans – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 32½
Note: Last year they opened at 44½ wins. They finished with 49 wins.
Portland Trail Blazers – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 32½
Note: Last year they opened at 22½ wins. They finished with 36 wins.
Toronto Raptors – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 32½
Note: Last year they opened at 31½ wins. They finished with 30 wins.
Phoenix Suns – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 31½
Note: Last year they opened at 46½ wins. They finished with 36 wins.
Charlotte Hornets – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 25½
Note: Last year they opened at 28½ wins. They finished with 19 wins.
Brooklyn Nets – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 21½
Note: Last year they opened at 19½ wins. They finished with 26 wins.
Washington Wizards – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 19½
Note: Last year they opened at 22½ wins. They finished with 18 wins.
Utah Jazz – 2025-26 Regular Season Win Total
Over/Under 18½
Note: Last year they opened at 27½ wins. They finished with 17 wins.
1. Penn State — Favored to win the conference; led by returning QB Drew Allar, top-tier running backs, and bolstered defense under new DC Jim Knowles (on3.com, houstonchronicle.com)
Ohio State — National champions reloading with high-end talent and QB depth
Oregon — Defending Big Ten champs with new QB Dante Moore and strong defense (on3.com)
Michigan — Growing stability under new QB Bryce Underwood and rising hype in Year 2 (on3.com)
Indiana — Expected repeat of solid success, though Big Ten title remains a stretch (on3.com)
Illinois — Strong finish projected, led by QB Luke Altmyer (on3.com)
🔍 Spotlight on Penn State
Projected to top the Big Ten in 2025
National title contender: Athlon predicts them for the Big Ten title, with an outside shot at the playoff (si.com)
One bookmaker says there aren’t nearly as many people betting on NCAA Women’s Basketball this year compared to last year.
“It’s been night and day in terms of tickets and volume…we aren’t writing as many bets and we aren’t taking as much money,” SportsBetting Trading Director Robert Cooper said. “We definitely miss Caitlin Clark and the attention she brought to the sport.”
Cooper said that the women’s basketball handle (total money wagered) is “about half of what it was last year.”
Iowa was a No. 1 seed in last year’s tourney, but the Hawkeyes
SportsBetting has odds for both the women’s and men’s NCAA tournaments, which you can find below.
Here are a few notable nuggets when comparing the two sets of numbers:
NCAAW more spread out at the top with six teams with better than 10/1 odds while NCAAM only have four teams better than 10/1 odds.
That said, the dropoff from the top tier is much more pronounced in NCAAW as after Top 6 the next-best teams have 33/1 odds while 10 NCAAM teams have better than 33/1 odds.
Half of the 68 NCAAW teams have 500/1 odds or worse while 24 of the NCAAM teams are 500/1 or worse.
We’re six days away from the seedings coming out for the NCAA Tournament and to whet your appetite, there are 21 conference tournaments ongoing this week.
With March Madness on the horizon, conference tournaments offer bettors the first real taste of high-stakes postseason college basketball. The odds are out for several mid-major conference tournaments, and we break down the favorites, sleepers, and long shots.
ASUN Conference Tournament
Favorite: Lipscomb (4/7, -175) enters as the clear frontrunner, dominating conference play.
Top Challenger: North Alabama (5/2, +250) has the firepower to challenge if Lipscomb stumbles.
Sleeper Pick: Florida Gulf Coast (10/1) has enough experience to surprise in a short tournament format.
Long Shot: Central Arkansas (250/1) has an uphill battle but would provide an astronomical payout.
Keywords: ASUN, Lipscomb, North Alabama, Florida Gulf Coast, Central Arkansas, college basketball, betting odds
Big South Conference Tournament
Favorite: High Point (2/5, -250) is heavily favored, expected to cruise through the tournament.
Contenders: Radford (7/1) and Winthrop (15/2, +750) could pose threats if they get hot.
Long Shot: South Carolina Upstate (200/1) has been inconsistent but could make noise with a Cinderella run.
Keywords: Big South, High Point, Radford, Winthrop, South Carolina Upstate, college basketball, betting odds
CAA Conference Tournament
Tight Battle: UNC Wilmington (2/1) and Charleston (7/2, +350) lead a competitive field.
Best Value Bet: Towson (15/4, +375) has the defense and experience to make a push.
Long Shots to Watch: Northeastern and Delaware (both 33/1) have underperformed but could make things interesting.
Three-Way Race: Robert Morris (5/2, +250), Milwaukee (11/4, +275), and Cleveland State (13/4, +325) are in a close battle.
Best Underdog: Purdue Fort Wayne (5/1) could be a dark horse.
Ultimate Cinderella: IUPUI (250/1) has struggled all season but could shock the field with a deep run.
Keywords: Horizon League, Robert Morris, Milwaukee, Cleveland State, Purdue Fort Wayne, IUPUI, college basketball, betting odds
OVC Conference Tournament
Top Pick: Southeast Missouri State (8/5, +160) is the team to beat.
Challenger: SIU Edwardsville (2/1) will look to knock off the top seed.
Best Value Bet: Little Rock (16/5, +320) has been playing well down the stretch.
Keywords: OVC, Southeast Missouri State, SIU Edwardsville, Little Rock, college basketball, betting odds
Patriot League Tournament
Favorite: Bucknell (11/10, +110) leads the way.
Biggest Threat: American University (5/2, +250) has the tools to challenge.
Long Shot: Holy Cross (150/1) would provide a massive payout for bettors seeking a miracle.
Keywords: Patriot League, Bucknell, American University, Holy Cross, college basketball, betting odds
Summit League Tournament
Best Bet: South Dakota State (11/5, +220) and North Dakota State (12/5, +240) are in a tight race.
Dark Horse: St. Thomas-Minnesota (11/4, +275) is a team to watch.
Ultimate Underdog: Oral Roberts (200/1) will need a historic run.
Keywords: Summit League, South Dakota State, North Dakota State, St. Thomas-Minnesota, Oral Roberts, college basketball, betting odds
Sun Belt Conference Tournament
Front-Runners: Arkansas State (7/4, +175) and South Alabama (5/2, +250) are the teams to beat.
Sleeper Team: James Madison (3/1) has been strong in conference play.
Heavy Long Shots: Louisiana, Old Dominion, Southern Miss, and UL Monroe (all 250/1) need a miracle.
Keywords: Sun Belt, Arkansas State, South Alabama, James Madison, Louisiana, college basketball, betting odds
West Coast Conference (WCC) Tournament
Top Dog: Gonzaga (2/3, -150) remains the favorite as usual.
Main Challenger: Saint Mary’s (11/10, +110) could give Gonzaga a fight.
Best Long Shot: Santa Clara (14/1) has the potential to upset.
Keywords: WCC, Gonzaga, Saint Mary’s, Santa Clara, college basketball, betting odds
Final Thoughts
Conference tournaments provide excellent betting opportunities, especially for those looking to cash in on long shots or value bets. While favorites like Lipscomb, High Point, and Gonzaga appear strong, history has shown that upsets are a staple of March basketball. Keep an eye on trends, injuries, and team momentum as tournament play unfolds.
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