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.com 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.com 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.com 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