
Jason McIntyre
Co-Host of THE HERD and FOX Sports activities Betting Analyst
I am fired up for the NBA season.
I think about that lots of you bettors will probably be, too, now that we have got one more sport to put some wagers on.
With that in thoughts, I’ve obtained a few futures bets I am making proper now.
There is a group within the West whose Over/Beneath win whole I am eyeing and a group from the East that I am taking a look at as properly.
Let’s dive into it now that the season is right here.
Denver Nuggets Over/Beneath 50.5 wins
This opened at 51.5 and has been guess down.
The Nuggets received 53 video games two years in the past and captured the NBA title. Then, they surged to 57 wins final season however had been bounced within the second spherical by Minnesota.
However the West has improved. Memphis is on the come-up, Phoenix can’t presumably be as dangerous as final season, and fringe playoff groups just like the Pelicans and Warriors are harmful when wholesome.
Final 12 months, head coach Mike Malone wanted to play his younger guys. So within the playoffs, these younger gamers might’ve helped his skinny bench. However he didn’t do this, and it harm them within the postseason. Malone discovered his lesson, so this 12 months, anticipate to see loads of Christian Braun, Julian Strawther and Peyton Watson.
Malone trusts veterans, and that is why he went and added Russell Westbrook.
The Nuggets can nonetheless be a top-four seed, even when they do not attain 50 wins. Jamal Murray’s knee stays a trigger for concern. Then, Nikola Jokic didn’t get all the summer time off because of the Olympics, so anticipate him to take extra video games off than regular.
The objective is a title — not to prime a season win whole.
PICK: Denver Nuggets Beneath 50.5 wins
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New York Knicks Over/Beneath 54.5 wins
This quantity feels inflated. That is because of the latest commerce for Karl Anthony-Cities, as optimism reigns about New York’s greatest group since Patrick Ewing patrolled the paint within the 90s.
The Knicks may need the second-best beginning lineup within the East after Boston. Nonetheless, the bench is thinner than it was final 12 months.
They don’t seem to be constructed to face up to an damage, and Tom Thibodeau goes to have to alter this philosophy about taking part in his starters so many minutes. His historical past of grinding starters into mud is well-documented, and maybe with one of the best group he’s ever had, we see Thibs make some modifications to maintain his horses contemporary for the stretch run.
The Knicks have received greater than 50 video games solely as soon as this century (final season), and immediately, they’re gonna contact 55 wins? I don’t see it.
The Bucks, 76ers and Celtics are all excellent. Additionally, regulate the Pacers and the Warmth. The East will probably be rugged.
And sure, I’ve the Knicks within the Finals, however no, I don’t have them topping 54 wins.
PICK: New York Knicks Beneath 54.5 wins
Jason McIntyre is a FOX Sports activities betting analyst who additionally writes in regards to the NFL and NBA Draft. Earlier than arriving at FOX, he created the web site The Massive Lead. Observe him on Twitter @JasonRMcIntyre.
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