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As the NBA and NHL playoffs roll on, more potentially big-paying bets come out of the woodwork. That includes futures wagers — one made months ago — that are now closer to the precipice of a profitable payday. Exhibit A: The Hard Rock Bet customer who, on Christmas Day, plunked down $20,000 on a Spurs NBA championship. That person is now very much in the hunt for a hefty six-figure […]

If the Spurs put the finishing touches on the Timberwolves this Friday night in Minneapolis, odds are good that 7-foot-4 superstar Victor Wembanyama will be the main character. Wembanyama is averaging 20 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks per game this series and those numbers are skewed because the Frenchman threw an elbow Sunday and was ejected after logging only 12 minutes. Armed with an 8-foot wingspan, Wembanyama plays defense […]

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, bettors are diving into the odds for where LeBron could land next. Here are the […]

The NBA is approaching its version of the postseason semifinals — and that round has some extra hardware attached to it. Let's check out the odds for the Eastern Conference and Western Conference MVP awards at DraftKings Sportsbook as of May 12. 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 about Sports […]

The NBA Playoffs are heating up, and with a full weekend of action ahead, let’s take a look at the upcoming games and ongoing series to find some best bets. 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 about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Paul George Over 16.5 points in Game 3 […]

It’s decision time for many of college basketball’s biggest stars. The deadline for early entrants to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft and retain NCAA eligibility is May 27 at 11:59 p.m. ET, giving those prospects who are "testing the waters" one final window to return to school after going through the pre-draft process. In the weeks leading up to that deadline, events like the NBA Draft Lottery and NBA […]

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 massive odds is still alive for a hefty six-figure win. And at Caesars Sports, there’s […]

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 about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. EAST SECOND ROUND No. 8 ORL/No. 1 DET (3-3) […]

Round 1 of the NBA playoffs will wrap up this weekend, as four teams have already advanced to Round 2. The Knicks embarrassed the Hawks in a Game 6 blowout to move on, while the short-handed Timberwolves pulled off a major upset to eliminate the Nuggets. In addition, the Thunder and Spurs made quick work of their respective opponents, as we got one step closer to them meeting in what […]