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2026-27 NBA Schedule Release: LeBron James and 76ers visit Lakers on Christmas Day

• Jordan Ramsay

• Last Updated: August 11, 2026

LeBron James' 76ers tenure begins at the world's most famous arena, with Philadelphia opening the 2026-27 NBA season against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 20.

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2025 NBA Odds: Christmas Day parlay priced at +581

• Zach Lutz

• Last Updated: December 24, 2025

The NBA’s Christmas Day slate delivers elite matchups across the league, blending rivalry and star power, from Madison Square Garden to Crypto.com Arena and a late-night showdown in Denver.

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Toronto Raptors Odds: Will Giannis Antetokounmpo become the next Kawhi Leonard?

• Jordan Ramsay

• Last Updated: May 23, 2025

Almost seven years ago Masai Ujiri completed a franchise-altering trade for Kawhi Leonard. Can Ujiri do it again with Giannis Antetokounmpo?

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2024 NBA Draft Odds, Picks: Toronto Raptors, Zach Edey and Bronny James

• Edgar Chaput

• Last Updated: June 26, 2024

The 2024 NBA Draft is finally here and will take place over two nights on June 26 and 27. Can the Toronto Raptors get Zack Edey? Will Bronny James become a Laker?

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NBA Playoff Betting History: The West is the best over the last decade

• Jordan Ramsay

• Last Updated: April 9, 2024

The Eastern Conference boasts some powerhouse teams, but it's worth keeping in mind that seven of the last 10 NBA champions have come from the West.

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NBA Best Bets for Teams With Strong Starts: Rockets, Pacers, and Timberwolves

• Edgar Chaput

• Last Updated: November 14, 2023

We look at some best bets for NBA clubs that have raised eyebrows during the first month of play, namely the Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, and Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Odds and Bets: L.A. Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles Suit Up for Pivotal Series

• Edgar Chaput

• Last Updated: July 17, 2023

We discuss a big Interleague series between the Dodgers and Orioles, how the Braves can pick themselves up, and the NBA Summer League final.

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Houston Rockets Sign Former Raptor Fred VanVleet

• Edgar Chaput

• Last Updated: July 1, 2023

NBA free agency got off to a banger of a start Friday. The Houston Rockets signed Fred VanVleet to a three-year deal. How does this affect the Raptors' odds next season?

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NBA Odds, Props: The Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes

• Edgar Chaput

• Last Updated: January 20, 2023

Speculation has begun as to which team might draft the anticipated 2023 NBA number one overall pick, Victor Wembanyama. The twist, so to speak, is that means we have to talk about the NBA's worst teams. Read on!

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Mavs and Rockets to Win Big this Weekend

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The ultra-hot Mavs take on the Celtics this Saturday while Portland looks to boost its playoff hopes at Phoenix on Sunday. Al Dannity gives his picks for the best of the NBA action this weekend. Mavs to outgun visiting Celtics This is a clash of the provisional #3 seeds in the NBA playoffs. Dallas enters...

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NBA Preview: Lakers and Mavs Highlight Busy Wednesday Schedule

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

All but four NBA teams are in action tonight but despite the wealth of action elsewhere, all eyes will be on Dallas as the Mavericks host the Lakers. Time to make a run The Lakers have walked the walk in spurts this season. Monday’s victory over the Thunder established Los Angeles as the front runners...

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NBA: Historic Night for Heat’s Big Three in Miami

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh all had at least 30 points and 10 rebounds each as the Miami Heat beat Houston 125-119 in Miami. A rare feat LeBron James had 33 points and 10 rebounds, Chris Bosh added 12 boards to his 31 point haul, while Dwayne Wade had 30 points and 11...

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Why Should the Philadelphia 76ers Want to Snap Record Losing Streak?

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The Philadelphia 76ers lost their 25th consecutive game Monday against the San Antonio Spurs, pulling to within one defeat of matching the NBA record for most losses in a row set by the 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers. Sure, that in itself is embarrassing. When it comes down to it, every professional athlete would prefer to win...

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Wizards for the W? It's Wednesday's NBA Betting Picks!

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: February 5, 2014

Hoop Hopes – Ricky Rothstein makes his picks for tonight’s NBA action! San Antonio at Washington Washington stomped the jeepers out of Oklahoma City, the best of the West, on Saturday but that doesn’t mean the Wizards will be able to repeat the dose when the Spurs visit the Verizon Center tonight. Oklahoma got beat...

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Raptors at Wizards – Friday's NBA Betting Picks!

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: January 3, 2014

Hoop Hopes – Ricky Rothstein makes his picks for tonight’s NBA action! Toronto at Washington The Leafs getting to the NHL playoffs last year was shocking enough for the long-suffering people of Toronto, but the Raptors making shapes now in the NBA as well? These are heady times in the Queen City. Astonishingly, a four...

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Friday NBA Picks – Can Kobe Save the Lakers?

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: December 13, 2013

Hoop Hopes – Ricky Rothstein makes his picks for tonight’s NBA action! LA Lakers at Oklahoma City Kobe may be back in purple and gold but the LA Lakers are looking at their third straight loss when they visit Oklahoma City tonight. Kobe has looked as rusty as you would expect from such a long...

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Thursday's NBA Betting Picks – Who's Kidding Who in Brooklyn?

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: December 12, 2013

Hoop Hopes – Ricky Rothstein makes his picks for tonight’s NBA action! LA Clippers at Brooklyn Don’t look now, but could Brooklyn be getting its game together? The Nets have won two straight. They have Deron Williams and Brook Lopez back in the lineup, and Paul Pierce on his way. The two wins were against...

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Monday's NBA Betting Picks!

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: November 25, 2013

Hoop Hopes – Ricky Rothstein makes his picks for tonight’s NBA action! Minnesota at Indiana The congregation at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse will be treated to a clash of styles tonight when Minnesota visits to take on the home-town Indiana Pacers. Minnesota is one of the top offensive teams in the League, with the T-wolves’...

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Tuesday's NBA Betting Picks!

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: November 19, 2013

Hoop Hopes – Ricky Rothstein makes his picks for tonight’s NBA action! Atlanta at Miami The best chance Atlanta has tonight at Miami is if the Hawks were to sprout actual wings and fly to the baskets. It’s hard to see them getting any change out of Miami otherwise. Miami has dominated Atlanta in recent...

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Monday's NBA Betting Picks!

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: November 11, 2013

Hoop Hopes – Ricky Rothstein makes his picks for tonight’s NBA action! Indiana is the team everybody is talking about since the start of the season. The Pacers won a lot of fans with the way they fronted up to Miami in the Eastern Conference Finals, and they’ve started this season like men with a...