- Scott Brooks is favored to be the first NBA coach fired this season with +200 odds.
- James Harden has +150 odds to average the most points per game this season.
- Andre Drummond is favored to lead in average rebounds per game with +140 odds.
- The Lakers are favored to beat the Clippers on opening night with -130 odds.
WASHINGTON – With the NBA season just days away, it is time for NBA bettors to take a look at some of the season-long bets and get them in before the first game tips off.
There are a wide range of odds to look at on online sportsbooks before the season starts, but there are four specifically that could cash out bettors.Those include which coach will be fired first, who will lead in points per game this season, who will lead in rebounds per game and also the opening night lines between the Lakers and Clippers.
First Head Coach To Be Fired
- Scott Brooks +200
- Dwane Casey +300
- Luke Walton +500
- James Borrego +800
- Steve Clifford +800
- J.B. Bickerstaff +1200
- Lloyd Pierce +1200
- Ryan Saunders +1200
Looking at the NBA odds for which coach will be fired first, Scott Brooks of the Washington Wizards is sitting at the top of the list.
This could be seen as surprising being that the Wizards have just brought in Russell Westbrook and have high expectations on their win total this year. Although Brooks has the favored odds, bettors should consider looking elsewhere on the odds board where more money can be made.
For example, Steve Clifford of the Orlando Magic sits with longer odds and could be seen as in more of a make-or-break season. Clifford has been the coach of the Magic for two years now and in both years, he has led them to the playoffs only to be bounced in the first round.
If Clifford cannot get his team on track this season, NBA bettors could be looking at a potential mid-season cash out if he is fired.
NBA Highest PPG Average
- James Harden +150
- Luka Doncic +450
- Giannis Antetokounmpo +550
- Damian Lillard +700
- Stephen Curry +800
Looking at the season leader for points per game, James Harden is the favorite considering that he led the league last season where he averaged 34.3 points per game. Not to mention, he averaged four more points than the next highest scorer.
Harden could be in line to win the scoring title once more being that the Rockets will now have to rely on him even more for scoring after they shipped away Russell Westbrook. Now is the time to take Harden’s odds as they would offer a solid payout.
Following Harden is Luka Doncic, who’s NBA odds also offer a great payout. Doncic was the sixth-highest scorer last season where he went for 28.8 ppg. Going into his third season in the league, Doncic will look to push the Dallas Mavericks to the next level and by doing that, he could step up in the scoring department.
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With that said, his odds could also be taken with confidence as he is sure to give Harden a run for his money.
NBA Highest RPG Average
- Andre Drummond +140
- Giannis Antetokounmpo +325
- Rudy Gobert +400
- Hassan Whiteside +800
- Domantas Sabonis +1800
Andre Drummond led the NBA in rebounds per game last season with an impressive 15.2 rebounds per game and what was even more impressive is that he did that while being trade mid-season. With that being said, he is the favorite for a reason as now he will be on one team for the whole season as the primary big man on the floor.
However, NBA bettors cannot count out Giannis Antetokounmpo just yet.
Giannis has just become the highest-paid player in NBA history and it is not hard to tell why. With that being said, he will surely show the Bucks why he is worth that much by upping his effort in each category. Being that his odds are not the shortest, NBA bettors should be flocking to his odds even more.
Opening Night Lines: Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Los Angeles Clippers:
- Moneyline: Lakers (-130) vs. Clippers (+110)
- Spread: Lakers -2.0
The final bet that NBA bettors should get in is in the matchup between the defending champions, the Los Angeles Lakers and the LA Clippers. This is sure to be a very interesting matchup as the Clippers are coming out looking for vengeance after being eliminated earlier in the playoffs than expected while the Lakers are looking to make a statement here as the defending champions of the NBA Finals.
Looking at some of their matchup trends, the Clippers have actually gone 7-0 against the spread in their last seven games against the Lakers. Also, the Under for the game total for points has gone 4-0 in their last four meetings.
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