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Updated NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rankings and Odds

Victor Wembanyama has returned from injury, yet he’s not been back long enough to regain favorite status in the NBA Defensive Player of the Year race. Chet Holmgren is the betting...

NBA / 12 days ago
2026 NBA Mock Draft 1.0: Early First-Round Predictions and Prospects to Watch
The NBA Draft is still months away, but that does not mean we cannot start projecting how things might unfold. This class is shaping up to be one of the strongest in recent...
NBA / 13 days ago
NBA MVP Race 2026: Updated Rankings and Early Favorites
Teams are approaching the 25-game mark, and almost a third of the way through the regular season, the NBA MVP race is really starting to take shape. Injuries have effectively...
NBA / 14 days ago
What Should the Hopeless Clippers Do?
The Los Angeles Clippers have the second worst record in the Western Conference. Bradley Beal has been ruled out for the year, Chris Paul was sent home, and investigation over...
NBA / 15 days ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Scenarios: Knicks, Spurs, Rockets, Hawks, and Wild Cards
Dec. 15 is the unofficial start of trade season in the NBA. It’s the date plenty of players become eligible to be dealt, and it’s the date where a long-rumored Giannis...
NBA / 17 days ago
Ja Morant Dilemma: Memphis Options and Possible Trade Paths
It’s been an almighty decline from Ja Morant since he was named an All-Star in 2022-23. Morant was Second Team All-NBA in 2021-22 and received MVP votes in each of those seasons....
NBA / 20 days ago
NBA Most Improved Player Race: Who Leads Right Now?
The Most Improved Player race is the most volatile of all NBA awards at this time of the season. MVP and Defensive Player of the Year already have a clear group of favorites, but...
NBA / 26 days ago
NBA Rookie of the Year Race 2025: Ranking the Top Five Rookies So Far
Following check-ins on MVP and DPOY, it’s time to take a look at the Rookie of the Year race. Cooper Flagg was the overwhelming favorite for this award before opening night, but...
NBA / 28 days ago
NBA Championship Odds 2026: Five Teams the Sportsbooks Trust Most
We are one month into the 2025–26 NBA season, and late November scores are giving the markets enough data to make futures bets that feel grounded instead of pure vibes. With...
NBA / 35 days ago
NBA DPOY Outlook: Wembanyama, Daniels, Draymond, Holmgren, and More
Defensive Player of the Year discussion doesn’t really heat up until the second half of the regular season. Bettors are still keeping a close eye on the markets at this stage of...
NBA / 42 days ago
2025-26 NBA MVP Race Update: Giannis Leads Early Ballot
Three weeks into the 2025–26 NBA season, the picture is starting to take shape. It’s still far too early to lock in any MVP predictions, but the first few weeks have already...
NBA / 43 days ago
NBA Power Rankings 2.0: Clippers and Pacers Tumble, Pistons and Bulls Rise
With the NBA season in full swing and the last set of power rankings coming before opening night, now feels like the right time to reassess the league and see where each team...
NBA / 62 days ago
NBA Northwest Division Breakdown 2025: Team Rankings, Lineups, and Season Predictions
The Northwest Division in 2025 is shaping up to be the toughest in basketball. With the two best players in the world, the reigning NBA champions, and one of the most promising...
NBA / 63 days ago
Best NBA Season Average Bets for 2025–26: Top Player Props and Value Picks
There are so many markets for bettors to evaluate before the start of an NBA season. We have to consider the players under pressure, evaluate the best defensive players, and much...
NBA / 64 days ago
2025-26 NBA Power Rankings: Oklahoma City Leads the Pack as New Season Tips Off
With the 2025–26 NBA season tipping off on Tuesday, October 21st, it’s time to take stock of where every team stands. From the title favorites to the early rebuilds, here’s how...
NBA / 67 days ago
Five NBA Teams with the Widest Range of Outcomes in 2025–26
There are teams we can confidently pencil in near the top of the standings. Denver, Oklahoma City, Cleveland, and Orlando should all be firmly in the mix for upper seeds in their...
NBA / 68 days ago
Ranking the Top 10 NBA Coaches for the 2025-26 Season
Having one of the best NBA coaches isn’t a guarantee of success. Even Hall of Fame head coaches need talent on the roster to compete, whether that’s one of the Association’s best...
NBA / 69 days ago
NBA Fantasy 2025: Sleepers and Busts to Target and Avoid in Your Drafts
Nailing your NBA fantasy drafts doesn’t just come down to injury luck or landing the biggest names. Like is the case in other fantasy sports, NBA managers need to win on the...
NBA / 70 days ago
NBA Southwest Division Preview 2025–26: Predictions, Win Totals, and Team Breakdowns
Only two teams are projected to be above .500 in the Southwest Division. It’s still a group that provides a lot of intrigue, with Kevin Durant arriving in Houston, Victor...
NBA / 72 days ago
NBA Preseason Breakdown & Predictions: Pacific Division
The Pacific Division has been the most loaded in recent NBA history. It is looking less dominant in 2025–26, with three fringe contenders and two teams likely heading toward the...
NBA / 72 days ago
2025-26 NBA Central Division Preview: Outlook and Predictions
Cleveland Cavaliers Projected Starting LineupPG: Darius GarlandSG: Donovan MitchellSF: De’Andre HunterPF: Evan MobleyC: Jarrett Allen Key Bench Contributors: Lonzo Ball, Sam...
NBA / 74 days ago
2025–26 NBA Season Preview: Southeast Division Outlook and Predictions
The NBA’s Eastern Conference is as unpredictable as ever this year. The top of the conference feels due for change, and the Southeast Division has a couple of teams ready to make...
NBA / 77 days ago
2025-26 NBA Season Preview: Atlantic Division Outlook and Predictions
The 2025-26 NBA season is fast approaching, and fanbases across the league are hopeful for what this year could bring. The Atlantic Division in particular has an intriguing mix of...
NBA / 78 days ago
NBA Division Winner Picks 2025-26: Best Futures Bets to Target
Divisions are pretty much irrelevant in the NBA. They are only used for tiebreaker purposes, and of course, for betting. It can be a good way to find some value in the futures...
NBA / 79 days ago
NBA Futures 2025-26: Best Over/Under Win Total Bets to Target
Opening night of the 2025-26 NBA season is almost here, which means it’s time to dive into win totals. These are one of my favorite futures bets, but the key is being selective....
NBA / 79 days ago
NBA Coaches On the Hottest Seats Heading into 2025-26 Season
From the favorites for Coach of the Year to the league’s most watchable teams, we have covered many of the positive angles ahead of the new hoops season. It’s not all sunshine and...
NBA / 81 days ago
NBA Defensive Rankings 2025/26: The 10 Best Stoppers in the League
Defensive Player of the Year is usually won by a big, but we wanted to take a more wide-ranging view when ranking the best defenders in the NBA in 2025/26. Seven-footers provide...
NBA / 86 days ago
Ranking the Top 10 NBA Centers for the 2025-26 Season
The days of centers being paint-bound bruisers are long gone. Playing the five in the NBA requires the mobility to guard on the perimeter, along with enough offensive skill to...
NBA / 87 days ago
Ranking the Top 10 NBA Point Guards for the 2025-26 Season
Positions in the NBA have never been more fluid. A player’s role is much easier to define than putting them into a specific position. Point guard is no exception, and while floor...
NBA / 89 days ago
NBA MVP and Award Predictions 2025–26: Early Favorites and Best Bets
The NBA award races produced some surprising winners in 2024/25. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wasn’t the favorite for MVP 12 months ago, and Victor Wembanyama’s deep vein thrombosis...
NBA / 90 days ago
10 Players Eyeing Their First NBA All-Star Nod in 2025/26
Several established stars are already ruled out of All-Star contention through injuries. Others are bound to suffer a similar fate, leaving opportunities for players to land their...
NBA / 94 days ago
The worst NBA contracts of 2025/26: Allen, Sabonis, and more
Uncover the worst NBA contracts of 2025/26, featuring Allen, Sabonis, and more. Delve into overpaid players and their impact on team dynamics today!
NBA / 100 days ago
Ranking All 30 NBA Teams from Most to Least Watchable
Get insights on the most to least watchable NBA teams in our complete ranking analysis. Learn why teams like the Los Angeles Lakers captivate fans.
NBA / 101 days ago
Top 10 Sleeper Picks for the 2025/26 NBA Fantasy Season
Uncover the top 10 sleeper picks for your NBA fantasy season. Elevate your lineup with hidden gems that could lead to big wins in your league!
NBA / 108 days ago
NBA's Most Underrated Players Heading into 2025/26
Uncover the NBA's most underrated players who deserve the spotlight. Take a closer look at their skills and impact on the game. Don't miss out!
NBA / 108 days ago
Most Overrated NBA Players Heading into 2025/26 season
Uncover the most overrated NBA players for the 2025/26 season. Analyze their stats, performance, and why their hype might not match reality.
NBA / 120 days ago
NBA Free Agency 2025: Where Do Remaining Players Land?
Unpack the latest NBA Free Agency 2025 rumors, including insights on Russell Westbrook's potential trade to the Kings and Jonathan Kuminga's contract dispute.
NBA / 122 days ago
NBA Legends Who Never Got a Ring
Uncover the stories of NBA legends without championship rings. Explore the talent and legacy of Hall of Famers who never won it all. Celebrate their impact!
NBA / 123 days ago
Which NBA Players are Under the Most Pressure in 2025/26
Meta Description: "Uncover the top NBA players facing pressure in 2025. Will Darius Garland and Trae Young rise to the occasion and lead their teams to success?
NBA / 127 days ago
Opening NBA Coach of the Year Odds: Who’s Worth Backing?
Coach of the Year is one of the NBA’s more subjective awards. There are metrics to evaluate how effective coaches are with plays out of timeouts or at end-of-game situations, but...
NBA / 128 days ago
Opening Most Improved Player Odds: Who Are the Early Favorites?
Most Improved Player is the most wide open of the NBA awards when the odds first go live during the offseason. There is rarely a clear favorite until a few weeks into the new...
NBA / 130 days ago
Opening NBA Sixth Man of the Year Odds: Who Represents Value?
Uncover the latest NBA Sixth Man of the Year odds for 2025. Gain insights on betting picks and sleeper candidates to enhance your game strategy.
NBA / 135 days ago
Picking an NBA Quarter-Century Roster
Build your ultimate NBA all-time lineup with the best players of the 21st century. Dive into the greatest roster and relive NBA legends during All-Star Weekend!
NBA / 136 days ago
NBA Eastern Conference Tiers: Ranking All 15 Teams
Uncover the 2025 NBA Eastern Conference rankings, exploring team tiers and playoff races. Dive into insights that shape your basketball predictions today!
NBA / 138 days ago
NBA Western Conference Tiers: Ranking All 15 Teams
Get ready for the 2025 NBA playoffs! Analyze contenders from the Western Conference and explore rankings, including the potential Oklahoma City Thunder dynasty.
NBA / 151 days ago
NBA Teams with the Bleakest Futures
The NBA introduced the Stepien Rule to limit the long-term mess front offices can create. But pick swaps and the ability to trade selections up to seven years out have allowed...
NBA / 158 days ago
The Future of NBA Expansion: 5 Cities to Watch
NBA expansion has been a topic of conversation for several years, with Commissioner Adam Silver first acknowledging the possibility back in December 2020. And while there is still...
NBA / 161 days ago
Opening NBA DPOY Odds: Is There Value Beyond Wemby?
Victor Wembanyama is the overwhelming favorite to win the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. He opens at a price of -170 on FanDuel, leading a market that also...
NBA / 166 days ago
Ranking Every No. 1 NBA Draft Pick Since 2010
The top overall pick in the NBA Draft is a massive spotlight, providing part promise, part pressure. Some players become cornerstones. Others become cautionary tales. In this...
NBA / 168 days ago
Where the 2025 NBA Finalists Go From Here
Two weeks ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder became 2025 NBA champions, defeating the Indiana Pacers in a seven-game series that thrilled basketball fans. The only blemish on the...
NBA / 173 days ago
10 Takeaways from NBA Free Agency
NBA free agency always delivers drama, even when the class lacks top-end talent. This summer has been no exception, with the Milwaukee Bucks making a historic waive and stretch...
NBA / 173 days ago
Opening NBA MVP Odds: Early Value Picks
Sportsbooks opened their NBA MVP markets for the 2025–26 season shortly after the Finals concluded. Coming off an enthralling contest for the award in 2024–25, Shai...
NBA / 178 days ago
Opening 2026 NBA Title Odds: Who Are the Favorites?
FanDuel opened its betting markets for the 2026 NBA Finals shortly after the Thunder closed out the Pacers in a thrilling Game 7. Oklahoma City, now the reigning champion, opens...
NBA / 179 days ago
Five Takeaways From An Unforgettable 2025 NBA Playoffs
The 2025 NBA Playoffs wrapped up on Sunday night with the first Finals Game 7 in nine years. After surviving a seven-game battle in the second round, the Oklahoma City Thunder...
NBA / 183 days ago
Oklahoma City Wins NBA Title in a Bittersweet Game 7
The Oklahoma City Thunder captured the 2025 NBA Championship on Sunday night with a 103–91 win over the Indiana Pacers in a highly anticipated Game 7. Thunder point guard Shai...
NBA / 184 days ago
10 Bold Predictions for the 2025 NBA Offseason
NBA fans have been primed for a chaotic summer by insiders like Shams Charania, Brian Windhorst, and others. All-NBA players are reportedly on the trade block. Former lottery...
NBA / 186 days ago
Pacers Lock Down Thunder, Game 7 Could Be Epic
The 2025 NBA Finals are headed to a decisive Game 7. With their season on the line, the Indiana Pacers delivered one of their best performances of the playoffs, defeating the...
NBA / 188 days ago
Thunder Dominate Game 5 Behind Jalen Williams’ Career Night, Take 3-2 Lead in NBA Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from their first championship. Jalen Williams erupted for a career-high 40 points, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 as the Thunder...
NBA / 190 days ago
Ranking the 10 Best NBA Free Agents This Offseason
The 2025 NBA free agent class lacks top-end star power. The current CBA has disincentivized players from reaching free agency, resulting in more extensions and trade-based...
NBA / 197 days ago
How Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals Impact Betting on the Series
As the NBA Finals shift to Indianapolis for Game 3, the series is tied at one game each. The Indiana Pacers are just three home wins away from their first championship in...
NBA / 197 days ago
From All-Star to Alpha: Shai’s Defining Moment
What Did Game 1 Tell Us About Shai? On June 5, 2025, the reigning MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the Oklahoma City Thunder lost Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the Indiana Pacers...
NBA / 201 days ago
10 Top Offseason NBA Trade Candidates and How Deals Could Impact Futures Markets
The 2025 NBA offseason is shaping up to be another wild one. Fresh off what many called the craziest trade deadline in league history, this summer feels like the sequel fans have...
NBA / 203 days ago
2025 NBA Finals: Best Bets, Bold Picks, and MVP Longshots
The 2025 NBA Finals might not be the big market matchup Adam Silver dreamed of when the playoffs began a few weeks ago, but this contest between the Oklahoma City Thunder and...
NBA / 206 days ago
2025 NBA Mock Draft
The 2025 NBA Draft is set for Wednesday, June 25. With the college and international seasons wrapped up and the lottery order finalized, it's time to take our first full swing at...
NBA / 225 days ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Ideas: 5 Teams That Could Make an Offer
Giannis Antetokounmpo would be well within his rights to request a trade this offseason. With Damian Lillard recovering from an Achilles injury, the Milwaukee Bucks are stuck with...
NBA / 231 days ago
Best bets for the second round of the nba playoffs
Eight teams remain after a drama-filled first round of the NBA playoffs. Several stars were sent packing, controversial foul calls dominated headlines, and the Western Conference...
NBA / 232 days ago
Eastern Conference Semifinals Preview: Who Survives and Who’s Going Home?
The Eastern Conference semifinals are underway, and the four teams left standing - the Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, and New York Knicks - have all taken...
NBA / 234 days ago
Houston’s Heartbeat: Rockets Force Game 7 and Look to Finish the Job
The Western Conference is always a bloodbath, and the first round rarely disappoints. This year’s series between the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors has delivered all...
NBA / 243 days ago
Predicting the remainder of each nba first-round series
All eight of the first-round NBA playoff series have played two games. A few are heading for a short series with sweeps looking likely in three of the eight. Across the remaining...
NBA / 251 days ago
Best Series bets for the first round of the 2025 nba playoffs
The NBA Playoffs bring a different rhythm than the regular season — tighter rotations, slower pace, more game planning, and a heightened sense of urgency. Sportsbooks respond in...
NBA / 252 days ago
Key Factors to consider when betting the nba playoffs
Betting on the NBA playoffs is a different beast than the regular season. The stakes are higher, coaches go deeper into the playbook, and teams face each other multiple times in a...
NBA / 253 days ago
NBA Play-in Preview: Who advances Tonight?
After a fun, competitive season where every team battled through 82 games, things now get real - well, sort of - as the NBA playoffs begin. No one gets eliminated tonight, but the...
NBA / 264 days ago
10 x-factor players who could swing the 2025 nba playoffs
The NBA Playoffs are usually driven by the biggest stars — Finals MVPs are rarely a surprise, and more often than not, Hall of Famers are the ones dragging teams through...
NBA / 284 days ago
how seriously should the lakers be taken as a title contender amid shortening odds?
The Los Angeles Lakers are as short as +950 to win the 2025 NBA title at Caesars. FanDuel has the longest price (as of March 12) at +1600. When looking at the Lakers betting odds,...
NBA / 290 days ago
thunder vs the field: where does the value lie in the western conference?
The Oklahoma City Thunder are a longest price of -115 (BetMGM) to win the Western Conference. This gives Mark Daigneault’s team a 53.5% implied probability of representing the...
NBA / 299 days ago
How to bet on NBA futures markets throughout the season
Most NBA futures bets are inevitably placed during the offseason. Sportsbooks have the majority of futures markets available throughout the campaign, however, so bettors shouldn’t...
NBA / 314 days ago
Five key tips for betting on NBA game totals
The total is one of three core betting markets for the NBA. Betting on NBA Game Totals can be quite exciting as sportsbooks often make the total, moneyline, and spread available...
NBA / 314 days ago
10 best Golden State Warriors players ever
Founded in 1946, the Golden State Warriors are one of the NBA’s marquee franchises. They won two titles in Philadelphia before moving to The Bay in 1962. Many consider them to be...
NBA / 324 days ago
Jaw-Dropping Dončić and Davis Trade Completely Transforms NBA Futures Picture
Yes, that trade really happened. Anthony Davis is a Dallas Maverick. Luka Dončić is a Los Angeles Laker. Neither Davis nor Dončić had any pre-warning about the trade, according to...
NBA / 328 days ago
Five best potential De'aaron fox trade destinations
De’Aaron Fox is available for trade before the 2025 deadline, according to Tuesday’s reporting from Shams Charania. Fox, a free agent after the 2025/26 season, had a strong...
NBA / 330 days ago
10 top trade candidates ahead of the NBA trade deadline & their best landing spots
The 2025 NBA trade deadline falls on Feb. 6. It is the final chance for teams to reinforce their rosters, aside from the front offices that are still able to pick up players in...
NBA / 333 days ago
Warriors' reluctance to make win-now move leaves them as a non-factor in futures betting markets
The Golden State Warriors’ title odds shortened dramatically after their 12-3 start. The Dubs have tumbled down the Western Conference and drifted all the way to +5000 to win the...
NBA / 336 days ago
Are the much-improved Pistons a good bet to make the playoffs?
The Detroit Pistons averaged 18.8 wins over the last five seasons. They have 22 wins before the All-Star break in 2024/25, which is their second-highest total in any season since...