2023-24 NBA Betting Futures With Season Kicking Off Tuesday
No fluff for this NBA info, we'll just jump right into a breakdown of what you will find in the body below. Here you go:
- Most bet players for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Defensive POY, Comeback POY and Coach of the Year
- Most bet (%) teams for NBA Championship
- Top 5/Bottom 5 most bet teams for over/under win totals
- NBA Finals exact matchup, wins and playoffs
There are ample storylines and angles to extrapolate from the information below. All percentages are based on betting handle (total amount of money wagered) for each market.
Top 5 MVP
Nikola Jokic
Jayson Tatum
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Luka Doncic
Anthony Edwards
Top 3 ROY
Victor Wembanyama
Scoot Henderson
Chet Holmgren
Top 5 DPOY
Victor Wembanyama
Jaren Jackson Jr.
Anthony Davis
Walker Kessler
Evan Mobley
Top 3 Sixth Man
Jrue Holiday
Malik Monk
Chris Paul
Top 5 Most Improved
Mikal Bridges
Jordan Poole
Cade Cunninghamn
Scottie Barnes
Anfernee Simons
Top 5 Coach of the Year
Mark Daigneault
Chris Finch
Rick Carlisle
Taylor Jenkins
Jamahl Mosley
Top 3 Clutch POY
Anthony Edwards
Stephen Curry
Jamal Murray
NBA Championship Odds Percentage of Handle
Boston Celtics 4/1 15.9%
Milwaukee Bucks 4/1 9.2%
Denver Nuggets 5/1 6.6%
Phoenix Suns 7/1 6.0%
Los Angeles Lakers 9/1 13.6%
Golden State Warriors 10/1 11.5%
Philadelphia 76ers 22/1 1.8%
Cleveland Cavaliers 25/1 0.5%
Dallas Mavericks 25/1 1.0%
Los Angeles Clippers 25/1 2.7%
Miami Heat 25/1 9.3%
Memphis Grizzlies 28/1 1.3%
New Orleans Pelicans 50/1 1.1%
New York Knicks 50/1 0.9%
Sacramento Kings 50/1 1.5%
Minnesota Timberwolves 55/1 1.4%
Atlanta Hawks 75/1 0.9%
Oklahoma City Thunder 80/1 2.0%
Brooklyn Nets 100/1 0.3%
Toronto Raptors 125/1 0.4%
Chicago Bulls 150/1 0.3%
San Antonio Spurs 200/1 1.0%
Indiana Pacers 250/1 0.1%
Houston Rockets 300/1 0.2%
Charlotte Hornets 400/1 0.2%
Orlando Magic 400/1 0.2%
Portland Trail Blazers 400/1 0.3%
Utah Jazz 400/1 0.2%
Detroit Pistons 500/1 0.1%
Washington Wizards 750/1 0.1%
Top 5 Over Win Total
Oklahoma City Thunder
Minnesota Timberwolves
Atlanta Hawks
Los Angeles Lakers
San Antonio Spurs
Top 3 Under Win Total
Milwaukee Bucks
Miami Heat
Phoenix Suns
Exact NBA Finals Matchup
Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets 9/1
Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets 9/1
Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns 10/1
Milwaukee Bucks vs Phoenix Suns 10/1
Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers 16/1
Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers 16/1
Milwaukee Bucks vs Golden State Warriors 20/1
Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors 21/1
Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Clippers 31/1
Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Clippers 32/1
Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets 32/1
Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks 34/1
Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies 34/1
Milwaukee Bucks vs Dallas Mavericks 34/1
Milwaukee Bucks vs Memphis Grizzlies 34/1
Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets 36/1
Philadelphia 76ers vs Phoenix Suns 37/1
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets 40/1
Miami Heat vs Phoenix Suns 41/1
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Phoenix Suns 45/1
NOTE: All other matchups have 50/1 odds or higher. You can find the full list for every possible matchup here: https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nba-futures/finals-matchup
Notable Changes
These teams are favored to make the playoffs after they weren’t to start last season:
- New York Knicks
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Sacramento Kings
These teams are favored to miss the playoffs after they were to start last season:
- Brooklyn Nets
- Chicago Bulls
- Toronto Raptors
Playoffs odds are subject to change and will be updated in real-time on this page: https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nba-playoff-specials/to-make-the-playoffs
Playoff Chances
Atlanta Hawks
Yes -200
No +160
Note: Odds indicate they have a 66.7% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Boston Celtics
Yes -5000
No +1800
Note: Odds indicate they have a 98% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Brooklyn Nets
Yes +145
No -175
Note: Odds indicate they have a 63.6% likelihood of missing the playoffs.
Charlotte Hornets
Yes +750
No -1400
Note: Odds indicate they have a 93.3% likelihood of missing the playoffs.
Chicago Bulls
Yes +160
No -200
Note: Odds indicate they have a 66.7% likelihood of missing the playoffs.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Yes -1200
No +650
Note: Odds indicate they have a 92.3% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Dallas Mavericks
Yes -210
No +170
Note: Odds indicate they have a 67.7% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Denver Nuggets
Yes -3000
No +1400
Note: Odds indicate they have a 96.8% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Detroit Pistons
Yes +1200
No -2500
Note: Odds indicate they have a 96.2% likelihood of missing the playoffs
Golden State Warriors
Yes -400
No +300
Note: Odds indicate they have an 80% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Houston Rockets
Yes +800
No -1600
Note: Odds indicate they have a 94.1% likelihood of missing the playoffs
Indiana Pacers
Yes +125
No -155
Note: Odds indicate they have a 60.8% likelihood of missing the playoffs
Los Angeles Clippers
Yes -260
No +200
Note: Odds indicate they have a 72.2% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Los Angeles Lakers
Yes -350
No +275
Note: Odds indicate they have a 77.8% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Memphis Grizzlies
Yes -220
No +180
Note: Odds indicate they have a 68.8% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Miami Heat
Yes -1200
No +650
Note: Odds indicate they have a 92.3% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Milwaukee Bucks
Yes -4000
No +1600
Note: Odds indicate they have a 97.6% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Yes -140
No +110
Note: Odds indicate they have a 58.3% likelihood of making the playoffs.
New Orleans Pelicans
Yes -155
No +125
Note: Odds indicate they have a 60.8% likelihood of making the playoffs.
New York Knicks
Yes -350
No +275
Note: Odds indicate they have a 77.8% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Yes -135
No +105
Note: Odds indicate they have a 57.5% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Orlando Magic
Yes +200
No -260
Note: Odds indicate they have a 72.2% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Philadelphia 76ers
Yes -1600
No +800
Note: Odds indicate they have a 94.1% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Phoenix Suns
Yes -1400
No +750
Note: Odds indicate they have a 93.4% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Portland Trail Blazers
Yes +1200
No -2500
Note: Odds indicate they have a 96.2% likelihood of missing the playoffs.
Sacramento Kings
Yes -220
No +180
Note: Odds indicate they have a 68.7% likelihood of making the playoffs.
San Antonio Spurs
Yes +1000
No -2000
Note: Odds indicate they have a 95.2% likelihood of missing the playoffs.
Toronto Raptors
Yes +190
No -240
Note: Odds indicate they have a 70.6% likelihood of missing the playoffs.
Utah Jazz
Yes +425
No -650
Note: Odds indicate they have an 86.7% likelihood of missing the playoffs.
Washington Wizards
Yes +1400
No -3000
Note: Odds indicate they have a 96.8% likelihood of missing the playoffs.
Notable Changes
The teams with the biggest jumps from last season’s opening win totals are:
Oklahoma City: +17.5
Indiana: +12
Utah: +12
Orlando: +10
Sacramento: +10
The teams with the biggest drops from last season’s opening win totals are:
Brooklyn: -14
Washington: -11.5
Toronto: -9
Chicago: -8
Atlanta: -6
Clippers: -6
NBA totals are subject to change and will be updated in real-time on this page: https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nba-team-wins/regular-season-wins
NOTE: The Heat’s win total moved from 48.5 down to 44.5 when they failed to land Damian Lillard. The Bucks went from 52.5 to 54.5 following the Lillard acquisition.
Atlanta Hawks
Over/Under 42.5
Note: Last year they opened at 47.5 wins. They finished with 41 wins.
Boston Celtics
Over/Under 55.5
Note: Last year they opened at 53.5 wins. They finished with 57 wins.
Brooklyn Nets
Over/Under 37.5
Note: Last year they opened at 51.5 wins. They finished with 45 wins.
Charlotte Hornets
Over/Under 31.5
Note: Last year they opened at 36.5 wins. They finished with 27 wins.
Chicago Bulls
Over/Under 37.5
Note: Last year they opened at 44.5 wins. They finished with 40 wins.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Over/Under 51.5
Note: Last year they opened at 43.5 wins. They finished with 51 wins.
Dallas Mavericks
Over/Under 43.5
Note: Last year they opened at 47.5 wins. They finished with 38 wins.
Denver Nugget
Over/Under 52.5
Note: Last year they opened at 49.5 wins. They finished with 53 wins.
Detroit Pistons
Over/Under 27.5
Note: Last year they opened at 27.5 wins. They finished with 17 wins.
Golden State Warriors
Over/Under 47.5
Note: Last year they opened at 51.5 wins. They finished with 44 wins.
Houston Rockets
Over/Under 31.5
Note: Last year they opened at 25.5 wins. They finished with 22 wins.
Indiana Pacers
Over/Under 38.5
Note: Last year they opened at 25.5 wins. They finished with 35 wins.
Los Angeles Clippers
Over/Under 46.5
Note: Last year they opened at 52.5 wins. They finished with 44 wins.
Los Angeles Lakers
Over/Under 47.5
Note: Last year they opened at 47.5 wins. They finished with 43 wins.
Memphis Grizzlies
Over/Under 45.5
Note: Last year they opened at 51 wins. They finished with 51 wins.
Miami Heat
Over/Under 44.5
Note: Last year they opened at 50 wins. They finished with 44 wins.
Milwaukee Bucks
Over/Under 54.5
Note: Last year they opened at 51.5 wins. They finished with 58 wins.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Over/Under 44.5
Note: Last year they opened at 48 wins. They finished with 42 wins.
New Orleans Pelicans
Over/Under 44.5
Note: Last year they opened at 45 wins. They finished with 42 wins.
New York Knicks
Over/Under 45.5
Note: Last year they opened at 39.5 wins. They finished with 47 wins.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Over/Under 44.5
Note: Last year they opened at 26.5 wins. They finished with 40 wins.
Orlando Magic
Over/Under 37.5
Note: Last year they opened at 26.5 wins. They finished with 34 wins.
Philadelphia 76ers
Over/Under 48.5
Note: Last year they opened at 50.5 wins. They finished with 54 wins.
Phoenix Suns
Over/Under 51.5
Note: Last year they opened at 52.5 wins. They finished with 45 wins.
Portland Trailblazers
Over/Under 28.5
Note: Last year they opened at 44.5 wins. They finished with 33 wins.
Sacramento Kings
Over/Under 44.5
Note: Last year they opened at 34.5 wins. They finished with 48 wins.
San Antonio Spurs
Over/Under 29.5
Note: Last year they opened at 24.5 wins. They finished with 22 wins.
Toronto Raptors
Over/Under 36.5
Note: Last year they opened at 45.5 wins. They finished with 41 wins.
Utah Jazz
Over/Under 35.5
Note: Last year they opened at 23.5 wins. They finished with 37 wins.
Washington Wizards
Over/Under 24.5
Note: Last year they opened at 36 wins. They finished with 35 wins.
NBA Awards Notes:
MVP
The odds were initially released on 6/14/23.
Jokic has been the favorite the whole time.
Anthony Edwards jumped from 40/1 to 12/1.
Victor Wembanyama jumped from 125/1 to 25/1.
11 players are now off the board.
Rookie of the Year
The odds were initially released on 6/23/23.
Victor Wembanyama has been the favorite the whole time.
It is very close at the top with Chet Holmgren and Scoot Henderson.
Sasha Vezenkov has been added to the board.
Coach of the Year
The odds were initially released on 7/3/3.
Adrian Griffin was the opening favorite. He is now second behind Mark Daigneault.
Rick Carlisle went from 25/1 to 14/1 and Will Hardy went from 45/1 to 25/1.
Defensive Player of the Year
The odds were initially released on 7/26/23.
The top three are unchanged.
Onyeka Okongwu is now on the board.
Mark Williams, Paul George, and Paolo Banchero are now off the board.
Most Improved Player:
The odds were initially released on 7/12/23.
Jordan Poole opened as the favorite.
During the FIBA games, Austin Reaves became the favorite.
Mikal Bridges is the current favorite.
Tyrese Maxey went from OTB to 12/1.
Obi Toppen, Coby White, and Jalen Johnson are now on the board as well.
Sixth Man of the Year:
I am not sure when the odds opened. My bad, but I sent them out initially on 9/19/23
Immanuel Quickley opened as the favorite and remains the favorite.
A few players that most likely will start are on the board until the oddsmakers see how the starting lineups play out.
i. Those players include Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Chris Paul, Klay Thompson, Caleb Martin, Bennedict Mathurin, Bruce Brown, Max Strus, and a few others.
Chris Paul went from 33/1 to 10/1.
Nine players are now off the board.
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