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Who will win NBA Regular Season MVP? Bank on these best bets

Analyzing NBA odds around the 2019-20 regular season MVP, with best bets to make around the award.

The NBA restart is almost here and that means it’s time to look ahead to some awards. Below, we make our best NBA bets for who will win the 2019-2020 NBA regular season MVP award.

2019-20 NBA Regular Season MVP Award Bets

Odds provided by BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday, July 24, at 9 a.m. ET.

Milwaukee Bucks PF Giannis Antetokounmpo (-2500)

The prohibitive favorite, Bucks PF Giannis Antetokounmpo, appears to be a lock to win his second straight MVP Award. He managed to improve on his scoring (29.6 points per game) and his rebounding (13.7 rebounds per game) despite averaging two fewer minutes per game this season.

Not only is the “Greek Freak” filling up the stat sheet, but he has also led the Bucks to the best record in the NBA. He was the league’s most dominant player throughout the entire season and it’s tough to see voters picking anyone else but Antetokoupo this season.

While Antetokounmpo is the massive favorite, there just isn’t enough value here to make this bet. He is very likely to win the award given the success of the Bucks and his stats, but the risk is too great and the payoff is too low. PASS on Antetokounmpo to win the 2019-2020 NBA MVP Award.

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Los Angeles Lakers SF LeBron James (+900)

Like Antetokounmpo, James has also led his team to the No. 1 seed in the conference and he has done it by filling up the stat sheet.

At the age of 35, James is currently averaging a career-high of 10.6 assists per game. He’s finding ways to get his teammates involved and picking his spots when he needs to score. James is still averaging nearly 26 PPG, while shooting 49.8% from the field.

James’ only real shot at winning the award is if voters have “fatigue” from picking Antetokunmpo. While James’ stats and his team record are all excellent, they do fall short of Antetokumpo; however, LeBron is still a better bet (+900) than Giannis, given the odds and the potential payout.

Los Angeles Lakers PF Anthony Davis (+10000)

The only other player worth considering at all for the 2019-2020 MVP Award is Lakers PF Anthony Davis. In his first season with the Lakers, he’s been a dominant force on both ends of the floor. He’s averaging 26.7 PPG on 51.1% shooting. Davis has been the backbone of the Lakers’ defense as well, averaging 2.4 blocks and 1.5 steals per game.

Despite helping the Lakers to the No. 1 seed in the West, it feels unlikely voters would pick him over LeBron for the award. Even at the +10000 odds, avoid betting on Davis or any other long shot as this is really a two-horse race between Antetokunmpo and James.

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NBA Champion Betting Odds: Who do the oddsmakers like to win it all?

Breaking down the odds surrounding the team most likely to win the 2019-20 NBA Championship.

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After a long pause in action, the NBA returns July 30th to close out their 2019-20 season. With all eyes on the NBA playoffs, which team is the favorite to win in the eyes of the oddsmakers at BetMGM sportsbook?

Three teams, per the oddsmakers, stand out among the pack with the shortest odds of winning this season’s NBA Championship. The Los Angeles Lakers lead the way and are the favorite among the postseason teams to be this year’s champion; they sit with the lowest odds at +250. But the Lake Show isn’t considered as a dominating favorite, as the Lakers are closely followed by the Milwaukee Bucks at +280 and the Los Angeles Clippers at +325.

New to the world of sports betting? At +250, the Lakers have an implied 28.57% chance of winning it all, or 5/2 in fractional odds. A $100 wager at +250 returns a $250 profit should they win the championship this season. The Bucks (26.32% at +280) and Clippers (23.53% at +325) round out the top three. From there, the odds get longer and quickly: The Houston Rockets (+1200 – bet $100, win $1,200) have implied odds of just 7.69% while the Boston Celtics (+1800 – bet $100, win $1,800) sit at 5.26%.

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2019-20 NBA Championship Odds

Odds provided by BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated July 22, at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Los Angeles Lakers: +250 (bet $100, win $250)

Milwaukee Bucks: +280 (bet $100, win $280)

Los Angeles Clippers: +325 (bet $100, win $325)

Houston Rockets: +1200 (bet $100, win $1,200)

Boston Celtics: +1800 (bet $100, win $1,800)

Denver Nuggets: +2200 (bet $100, win $2,200)

Toronto Raptors: +2200 (bet $100, win $2,200)

Miami Heat: +2500 (bet $100, win $2,500)

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Philadelphia 76ers: +2500 (bet $100, win $2,500)

Utah Jazz: +2500 (bet $100, win $2,500)

Dallas Mavericks: +3000 (bet $100, win $3,000)

Brooklyn Nets: +8000 (bet $100, win $8,000)

Oklahoma City Thunder: +10000 (bet $100, win $10,000)

Indiana Pacers: +12500 (bet $100, win $12,500)

New Orleans Pelicans: +15000 (bet $100, win $15,000)

Portland Trail Blazers: +15000 (bet $100, win $15,000)

Orlando Magic: +25000 (bet $100, win $25,000)

Memphis Grizzlies: +50000 (bet $100, win $50,000)

Sacramento Kings: +50000 (bet $100, win $50,000)

San Antonio Spurs: +50000 (bet $100, win $50,000)

Washington Wizards: +50000 (bet $100, win $50,000)

Phoenix Suns: +100000 (bet $100, win $100,000).

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Bet on these NBA teams to reach the 2019-20 NBA Finals

Predicting the exact matchup of the 2019-20 NBA Finals with our picks and best bets.

The NBA restart is almost here and that means it’s time to look ahead to the NBA Finals. Below, we make our best bets for potential 2019-20 NBA Finals matchups with all odds courtesy of BetMGM.

2019-20 NBA Finals matchup picks

Odds provided by BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday, July 21, at 9:45 a.m. ET.

Milwaukee Bucks – Los Angeles Lakers (+270)

The odds-on favorite matchup for the 2019-2020 NBA Finals features the Bucks and Lakers. Both teams currently are the No. 1 seeds in their respective conference and have talent galore on their rosters.

Each side has a potential MVP candidate from the regular season in Bucks PF Giannis Antetokounmpo and Lakers SF LeBron James. Each player has shown they can win multiple playoff series singlehandedly, but both rosters are so deep and talented that they won’t need to.

While this matchup does feel likely, there just isn’t a ton of value here. Don’t be afraid to bet on the Bucks and Lakers to reach the finals if you believe they can win their conferences.

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Milwaukee Bucks – Los Angeles Clippers (+340)

The next most likely NBA Finals matchup once again involves the Bucks coming out of the Eastern Conference. This time, it’s the Los Angeles Clippers making it out of the West. With the Clippers beating the Lakers twice in the regular season and given their talent and depth, it’s not hard to see them advancing to the NBA Finals.

The Clippers have the length and shooting to match up with anyone in the Western Conference, including the Lakers. With the Lakers missing two key guards in Rajon Rondo and Avery Bradley, the Clippers feel like a better bet to get through the Western Conference gauntlet. Given the value, this is a much better bet than Bucks-Lakers.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Bucks-Clippers matchup would return a profit of $34. The same bet on the Bucks and Lakers to meet in the NBA Finals would return a profit of just $27.

Philadelphia 76ers – Los Angeles Clippers (+2800)

If you are looking for a bet with some better value, consider swapping out the Bucks for the 76ers in the Eastern Conference. In this case, the 76ers-Clippers matchup would return $280 on a $10 bet and that feels like a steal considering the talent on both sides.

While the Sixers have been up and down this season, their talent is undeniable. Nobody in the conference can match up with C Joel Embiid when he is at his peak, and with the 76ers length on defense, they could give Antetokounmpo some problems.

It wouldn’t be all that surprising if the 76ers get on a run and advance to the NBA Finals. Pairing them with the Clippers would not only be a fun matchup, but it could return value to bettors, as well.

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Bank on these NBA Championship best bets

Looking at the betting odds to win the 2019-20 NBA Championship with picks and best bets.

The NBA restart is almost here and that means it’s time to look ahead to the NBA Finals. Below, we make our best bets to win the 2019-20 NBA Championship and the Larry O’Brien Trophy with all odds courtesy of BetMGM.

2019-20 NBA Eastern Championship picks: Favorite

Odds provided by BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday, July 20 at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Milwaukee Bucks (+280)

The safest bet to win the NBA Championship is the Bucks, who have the second-best odds behind only the Los Angeles Lakers (+250). Before the NBA season was suspended, the Bucks had the league’s best record at 53-12 and will have their whole roster available to them in Orlando.

Not only do the Bucks have the No. 1 offense in basketball, but they also have a top-five defense as they possess an unbelievable amount of length and athleticism. Led by superstar PF Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks have arguably the best player in the NBA, surrounded by a supporting cast that fits his strength.

Another reason why the Bucks are such a safe bet is due to the Eastern Conference. As a whole, the conference is weaker than usual and even more so at the bottom of the playoff bracket. The Bucks will likely be able to sleepwalk through Round 1 and there just aren’t many teams that can challenge them in the Eastern Conference.

The Bucks have already proven they can have success against quality teams like the Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, making it even more likely they can compete in an eventual Finals matchup.

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2019-20 NBA Eastern Championship picks: Contender

Houston Rockets (+1200)

One of the best value bets on the board is the Houston Rockets, who are 12-1 underdogs to take home the Larry O’Brien trophy. While Houston was up-and-down during the regular season, they have the ability to get red-hot and rip off a bunch of wins due to their shooting.

It also doesn’t hurt that they are experienced and have one of the top-five players in the NBA in G James Harden. With Harden nearly guaranteed to score 30 points a night, all the Rockets need are a few other role players to step up in big games. With proven players like PG Russell Westbrook, SG Eric Gordon and SF P.J. Tucker on the roster, they certainly won’t be afraid of any team in the Western Conference.

This is a great mid-range bet for bettors looking to bet on someone outside of the Lakers, Bucks or Clippers.

2019-20 NBA Eastern Championship picks: Long shot

Philadelphia 76ers (+2500)

If you are searching a long-shot bet, consider wagering on the 76ers to win the NBA Championship. In the 2019 playoffs, they took the eventual NBA champion Toronto Raptors to seven games and came within a few bounces of taking them down. While they are currently just the sixth-seed in the Eastern Conference, they have enough talent on their roster to compete with anyone.

If the 76ers can get favorable matchups in the playoffs, they could certainly make a run in Orlando. Don’t be surprised if this 76ers team at least reaches the Eastern Conference Finals.

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