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Betting Focus Shifts to New NBA Superteams as Season Nears
Spurs and Thunder lead title odds while Sixers and Heat draw heavy early action
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Title Favorites and Long Shots
The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder open as co-favorites to win the title at +270. The defending champion New York Knicks and the revamped Philadelphia 76ers sit at +900. The Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings are the longest shots at 1,000-1. Victor Wembanyama is the top MVP choice at +205, followed by Luka Doncic at +475 and Nikola Jokic at +650.
Heavy Early Money on Philadelphia and Miami
Philadelphia has drawn 37.6 percent of all championship wagers at one major sportsbook, more than the combined total on the Knicks, Spurs, Thunder, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. Miami, listed near 30-1, has also seen strong support, especially from local bettors. Two teams now account for seven of every ten dollars wagered on the title at another book.
Chemistry Concerns for New Lineups
Oddsmakers are watching how quickly the 76ers blend after major additions. Historical patterns show the 2010 Miami Heat and the 2020-21 Brooklyn Nets each started 12-8 in their first 20 games. The Knicks are 5.5-point favorites in the season opener against Philadelphia, a number that could tighten once the new roster gels.
Win Total Overs Attract Action
Bettors have pushed several over totals higher, including Utah, which moved from an opening number near 34.5 to 36.5. One book reported 99 percent of money on the Jazz over, while the Atlanta Hawks over has also been popular after opening at 42.5.
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