Nba Season Betting Odds
As the second half of the regular season gets set to get underway, let’s take inventory of the NBA futures odds. Insight and predictions for all the individual awards were covered in an earlier post; this page is dedicated to the following three markets.
- Betting on NBA Divisions
- Betting on East/West Winner
- Betting on the NBA Finals
Given that Milwaukee and Utah have what appear to be insurmountable leads in their respective divisions, there’s not much value in betting on the Central or Northwest. On the flip side, the other four NBA divisions are still up in the air.
It’s anybody’s guess at this point as to who the last team will be standing.
In anticipation of the 2021 NBA All-Star break, check out the NBA Skills Challenge odds to see who the bookies have as favorites to win this year’s competition and read our expert predictions. As the second half of the regular season gets set to get underway, let’s take inventory of the NBA futures odds. Insight and predictions for all the individual awards were covered in an earlier post; this page is dedicated to the following three markets. After a long pause in action, the NBA returns July 30th to close out their 2019-20 season. With all eyes on the NBA playoffs, which team is the favorite to win in the eyes of the oddsmakers at BetMGM sportsbook? Three teams, per the oddsmakers, stand out among the pack with the shortest odds of winning this season’s NBA Championship.
Let’s start diving in.
You wouldn’t know that Philly has a half-game lead in the Atlantic based on these NBA Division odds. Brooklyn has flourished since trading for James Harden, but their lack of commitment to guarding the opposition is something to consider. Steve Nash and his crew are surrendering 116.1 points per game (27th in the NBA), and neither Harden nor Kyrie Irving is what I would call a “dependable defender.”
Perhaps the Sixers don’t have as much firepower on offense as the Nets, but Joel Embiid is an MVP candidate. Joel and Ben Simmons are both DPOY contenders. Tobias Harris is quietly on the cusp of being included in the 50-40-90 club (.513 FG%, .402 3PT%, .887 FT%).
I like backing the 76ers in this spot, although be sure to shop your lines across all the top NBA betting sites. For example, I see Philadelphia lurking at +200 to win the Atlantic Division at MyBookie.
NBA Southeast Division Odds
- The 2020-21 NBA regular season is expected to start on Tuesday Dec. 22 and this year's campaign will be a 72-game schedule, opposed to 82 games. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook took notice of the news and opened their NBA Win Totals betting market for all 30 teams in the league.
- Examples seen on the NBA Vegas Odds pages could include -08, -12, -15 and -20. The -10 price is the most common value in the industry while many books offer reduced 'juice odds' and that would fall into the -08 category.
Only five games separate the Heat and the Magic, and the Hornets are hot on Miami’s trail just a half-game out. Erik Spoelstra’s bunch won seven of eight going into the All-Star break to salvage a .500 first half, but the Heat’s -250 price tag has more to do with their pedigree – not their current product.
LaMelo Ball has Charlotte in a prime position to make the playoffs, but the Hawks are the team I like to give Miami a run for their money.
Since canning Lloyd Pierce last Monday after a 14-20 start, Atlanta reeled off back-to-back victories to close within two games of the division lead. The Hawks final four games of the season are extremely winnable – all at home against the Wizards (twice), Magic, and Rockets, so they just need to keep pace as we inch toward May.
The Hawks battled a ton of injuries throughout the first half but are slowly starting to get healthy. We’re talking about a roster that’s stockpiled with talented and hungry individuals; hence, seven members of the squad are averaging 11+ points per game. Clint Capela is a monster inside, and Atlanta has wing players for days – it all comes down to Trae Young keeping his emotions in check.
Anthony Davis will eventually return, and thus, the Purple and Gold are in the driver’s seat when it comes to serious Finals contenders. The Clippers have been up and down but are still within striking distance of winning this division.
What’s glaring to me is the disrespect being aimed at the Suns – specifically if you head to BetUS. The oddsmakers over there have Phoenix hanging out at +800 to win the Pacific Division. That is borderline “must-bet” territory.
Not only are the Suns currently atop the division standings; there’s no clear timetable as to when AD is going to return. There’s a sincere chance he misses all of March, and let’s just call a spade a spade.
LA isn’t anything special without “The Brow” in the lineup.
The Lake Show were 21-6 heading into Valentine’s Day – the day Davis went down with right calf strain. LA got spanked in that game (versus Denver), and they’ve lost six of the nine games they’ve played since.
Moving onto the Clippers, Kawhi has missed 8 games, Paul George has missed 11, and the Clips simply don’t show enough grit on a night-to-night basis.
Meanwhile, the Suns are a team on the rise and have all the pieces in place to continue racking up victories. Locking Phoenix in at +800 was an absolute no-brainer.
NBA Southwest Division Odds
It’s a war of attrition in the Southwest Division. While three teams in the Pacific have accumulated at least 24 wins, nobody in the Southwest has won more than 18 games.
Memphis was without Ja Morant for nearly three weeks and they didn’t play for 12 days in late January due to a slew of cancelations. San Antonio had four straight postponed in February, so there is still some time to make up ground.
If the Grizzlies can add a quality contributor or two in the next couple of weeks via trade, Morant and company will be able to make some genuine noise. Speaking about adding a piece, I expect Mark Cuban to be aggressively looking to add depth in hopes of capturing the division for the first time since 2010.
Luka Doncic is hands-down the best player in this division, but I’d like to see him, and his teammates do more driving to the basket and less chucking it up from deep. Case in point – Dallas ranks 9th in three-point attempts but 25th in three-point %.
In a vacuum, I like the Mavericks to emerge with the best record in the SW. Unfortunately, betting NBA futures online isn’t done in a vacuum. Don’t be afraid to latch onto Memphis, and even the Pels at +1000 isn’t the worst idea.
Milwaukee wasn’t able to get over the hump last year, and it’s certainly not going to be any easier in 2021 given the way Philly and Brooklyn are constructed.
Led by Embiid, the Sixers demeanor is that of a team that won’t back down from any challenge. The added perimeter shooting during the offseason is coming to fruition, and nobody on the Nets can guard “The Process” in a one-on-one scenario. Having said that, Brooklyn is the frontrunner for a reason.
With KD coming back and Kyrie seemingly willing to take a back seat, the Nets unquestionably have the clearest path toward being crowned as the kings of the East. Look for Brooklyn to add depth in the post before the Trade Deadline to ensure they can withstand the punches that will inevitably be thrown their way.
NBA Western Conference Prediction
At the beginning of the season, I was having a hard time deciding which LA team to lock in as my Western Conference prediction. Halfway through the regular season, I’ve seen enough to end the debate.
Forget about either group in Tinseltown, the Utah Jazz are the best and most consistent team in the West. If their league-leading 27-9 mark at the All-Star break isn’t enough proof, how about their league-leading +8.4-point differential?
The Jazz also lead the league in turnover differential (+2.3) and rebounding differential (+5.4). They’re second in 3P% differential. Still not convinced?
Donovan Mitchell and Jordan Clarkson have been balling out all season long, but what Mike Conley is doing at age 33 in his 14th year in the league needs to be lauded.
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| Minutes | Points | Assists | Rebounds | Steals | Three-Point % |
| 29.4 | 16.1 | 5.7 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 42.2% |
Bogdan Bogdanovic is also shooting over 40% from beyond the arc. So is Royce O’Neal. Joe Ingles leads the Western Conference with a lights-out 46.5% clip from downtown.
Once you factor in the defensive stopper that is Rudy Gobert, it’s easy to see why this team has been flourishing.
Call me crazy, but I’m rolling with Quin Snyder and his men all the way to the finish line.
Third in the NBA in scoring and 4th in scoring defense, the Jazz are built to sustain all of this momentum. Utah has three good guards who can each handle the ball, and they shoot and pass efficiently. They have marksmen on the wings and one of the best big men in basketball, and they play with a chip on their shoulder night in and night out.
It’s not a coincidence that the Jazz lead the NBA against the spread. Utah is covering the number a whopping 69.4% of the time (25-11 ATS).
My Latest 2021 NBA Predictions
Here’s a quick recap of my picks.
- Atlantic Division – 76ers
- Central Division – Bucks
- Southeast Division – Hawks
- Northwest Division – Jazz
- Pacific Division – Suns
- Southwest Division – Mavericks
- Eastern Conference – Nets
- Western Conference – Jazz
- NBA Finals – Jazz
The Nets don’t need to win their division or garner the top seed to come out of the Eastern Conference. On the other hand, home-court advantage will go a long way for the Jazz in securing their spot in the NBA Finals. Utah’s 15-2 record at Vivint Arena represents the best home-record in basketball.
So, are you ready to hop on board these NBA futures predictions?
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SuperBook opens 2020-21 NBA Win Totals
The 2020-21 NBA regular season is expected to start on Tuesday Dec. 22 and this year's campaign will be a 72-game schedule, opposed to 82 games.
The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook took notice of the news and opened their NBA Win Totals betting market for all 30 teams in the league.
2020-21 NBA Contenders
- Milwaukee Bucks 49.5
- Los Angeles Lakers 46.5
- Boston Celtics 45.5
- Los Angeles Clippers 45.5
Of the above four teams, the Los Angeles Lakers were the only one to participate in last year's NBA Finals as they defeated the Miami Heat at the NBA Bubble from Orlando, Florida.
2020-21 NBA Pretenders
- Detroit Pistons 23.5
- Oklahoma City Thunder 22.5
- New York Knicks 22.5
- Cleveland Cavaliers 22.5
Going .500 in this year's regular season would translate to a 36-36 record and the clubs listed above aren't expected to get nowhwere near that record. Coincidentally, all four of these teams are from the Eastern Conference.
Eastern Conference - 2020-21 Win Totals Odds
Listed below are teams from the Eastern Conference and how the oddsmakers project they'll do based on wins for 2020-21 NBA regular season.
The top eight teams in each conference will make the postseason.
- Milwaukee Bucks 49.5
- Boston Celtics 45.5
- Brooklyn Nets 45.5
- Philadelphia 76ers 45.5
- Miami Heat 44.5
- Toronto Raptors 41.5
- Indiana Pacers 39.5
- Atlanta Hawks 36.5
- Washington Wizards 32.5
- Orlando Magic 31.5
- Chicago Bulls 30.5
- Charlotte Hornets 25.5
- Detroit Pistons 23.5
- New York Knicks 22.5
- Cleveland Cavaliers 22.5
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The oddsmakers at the SuperBook believe that only seven teams in the Eastern Conference will finish the 2020-21 NBA regular season above .500 (36-36).
Looking at the projections, seven teams appear to be locks to gain a playoff spot while four others (Wizards, Magic, Bulls) will fight for the eighth and final spot.
And then there are the Pretenders listed above.
Western Conference - 2020-21 Win Totals Odds
Listed below are teams from the Western Conference and how the oddsmakers project they'll do based on wins for 2020-21 NBA regular season.
The top eight teams in each conference will make the postseason.
- Los Angeles Lakers 46.5
- Los Angeles Clippers 45.5
- Denver Nuggets 44.5
- Dallas Mavericks 42.5
- Utah Jazz 42.5
- Portland Trail Blazers 41.5
- Phoenix Suns 38.5
- Golden State Warriors 36.5
- New Orleans Pelicans 36.5
- Houston Rockets 34.5
- Memphis Grizzlies 30.5
- San Antonio Spurs 29.5
- Sacramento Kings 27.5
- Minnesota Timberwolves 28.5
- Oklahoma City Thunder 22.5
Of the three divisions in the Western Conference, the Pacific Division is expected to be the most competitive in the NBA 2020-21 regular season. The Lakers (46.5) and Clippers (45.5) are expected to surpass 40 wins. The Warriors were dealt a serious blow in November as star shooter Klay Thompson was lost for the season with an Achilles' tendon tear as their win total dropped to 36.5. The Suns (38.5) have been given a tad more respect after their recent effort in the NBA Bubble last summer and the acquisition of veteran guard Chris Paul.
Seven of the 15 teams in the West are expected to finish better than .500 by the oddsmakers.
How do I read the over/under line?
For example, the Milwaukee Bucks' win total for 2020-21 season is 49.5. If you believe the Bucks will finish 49-23 or worse, taking the 'under' is the play. For 'over' bettors, the Bucks would have to finish with 50-plus wins to cash tickets.
NBA Win Totals are available for all 30 teams in the league and placing 'over/under' wagers on their season production in the regular season is a great way to follow a team all season.
For the 2020-21 regular season, all teams must play 72 regular season games for the NBA Win Total wagers to be considered live wagers or what's known in the industry as 'Action.' The NBA Win Totals Odds set do not include postseason games.
Unfortunately due to the Coronavirus pandemic, bettors with active Win Total wagers could see their bets refunded since the regular season may not return or be reduced. At the same time, losing wagers will also be refunded.
2020-21 NBA Win Totals Odds
Listed below are the 2020-21 NBA Win Totals Odds in both Ascending and Alphabetical order.
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SuperBook NBA Win Totals Rules
- Teams Must Play at least 69 and no more than 72 regular season games for action
- Forfeitures are deemed a non-played game
- Wagers do not include any Play-In Tournament or Postseason Games
2020-21 NBA Most Regaular-Season Wins Odds
Listed below are the 2020-21 NBA Win Totals Odds.
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2020-21 NBA Most Regaular-Season Losses Odds
Listed below are the 2020-21 NBA Loss Totals Odds.
Nba Preseason Betting Odds
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Nba Season Betting Odds
Odds Subject to Change - Updated Tue., Dec. 22, 2020