Has LeBron James taken his final bow as an NBA superstar? Back in January, the odds that King James would retire before the beginning of the 2026-27 season were slightly longer than the odds that he would give it another go. And now that James and his Lakers have been eliminated from the NBA playoffs, … Read more
As the NBA playoffs proceed, more high-paying futures bets come out of the woodwork, surprisingly still alive. The Lakers and 76ers were supposed to be hitting prime golf courses or vacation destinations by now. Yet here they are, on to the second round. At FanDuel Sportsbook, that means a $100 Lakers NBA championship bet at … Read more
Now the NBA playoffs are in the swing of things. Let’s check out the odds for the second round of the playoffs, at DraftKings Sportsbook as of May 2. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more … Read more
The NBA postseason tips off this weekend, as the Oklahoma City Thunder look to become the league’s first repeat champion since the 2017-2018 Golden State Warriors. After an exciting play-in tournament concludes Friday night, we will be down to 16 teams, with the playoffs beginning early Saturday afternoon. Let’s take a look at every series … Read more
Bookmakers in Vegas and across the nation have the same conundrum every year when it comes to NBA playoff odds: They want the Lakers to be good but not too good. Win a series or two, maybe three, and preferably in six or seven games each time. Then get out of the way. So as … Read more
As the madness of March ends, the NBA postseason begins. Let’s check out the odds for the NBA play-in tournament, as well as the first round of the playoffs, at DraftKings Sportsbook as of April 13. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, … Read more
These are the definitive rivalries of North American sports. Some of these rivalries span more than 100 years, while others have taken on a life of their own over the past decade. What they all have in common: These matchups mean a little more when the teams face off. Here’s our list of the best … Read more
The top of the NBA title oddsboard is beginning to shift. Before we dive into it, let’s take a look at the latest NBA title futures at DraftKings Sportsbook as of March 20. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may … Read more
A disturbing trend has developed in La La Land — and no, we’re not talking about Luka Dončić’s altercation with J.J. Redick. Actually, it’s a betting trend. The Lakers are 37-25 on the season, firmly in the mix for the third seed in the West, assuming OKC and San Antonio continue to lead the pack … Read more
Now is the time that NBA playoff positioning becomes a real thing. With that, let’s take a look at the odds for the biggest games on the schedule this week (at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Feb. 17), as well as what to know about each matchup. And check back throughout the week, as the games … Read more