While the Eastern Conference bracket is almost set in stone, the race in the West could get wild with five franchises battling it out for the last remaining playoff spot. With Denver, Utah, Dallas, Houston and the two LA clubs considered locks to participate in the end-of-year tournament, let’s look at BetOnline and determine what bubble teams will make and miss the postseason.
NBA Eastern Conference Odds Update: What Bubble Teams Will Make/Miss Playoffs?
With more than half the NBA season in the books, oddsmakers consider the following Eastern Conference teams as locks to make the postseason: Milwaukee, Toronto, Miami, Boston, Indiana and Philadelphia. Let’s look at the odds for several Eastern Conference teams to make or miss the playoffs.
OKC Thunder Just 5 Games Back in Northwest, Now 20-1 Odds to Win Division
After dumping Russell Westbrook and Paul George in the offseason, this was supposed to be a rebuilding year for the Thunder, but Sam Presti’s club sits just five games out of the division lead entering Wednesday night’s action.
Updated World Series Odds Ahead of Spring Training See Both NY Teams in Top-5
The New York Yankees (+350) are the 2020 World Series favorites, but what about the cheating Astros (+700), Mets (+1600) and Red Sox (+2500), who all fired their managers after the sign-stealing scandal? We also discuss the latest trade rumors and give some sleeper bets.
Stanley Cup Odds Update at All-Star Break: Lightning Favored at 7-1
While oddsmakers believe the Lightning will find it difficult to overtake Boston’s eight-point lead in the Atlantic Division, they’re bullish on the club’s chances to win Lord Stanley, reinstalling the preseason Cup favorites on top of the board at +700.
Blues Enter All-Star Break as -200 Favorites to Win Central Division
The defending Cup champs in St. Louis are heavy favorites to win the Central division at -200, but the Colorado Avalanche (+300) are only six points back entering the All-Star break.
Opening Super Bowl Odds Favor Chiefs Over Niners; Who’s the Best Bet?
Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid are favored to win their first Super Bowl, but the Kansas City Chiefs’ dynamic passing attack will have to outscore the San Francisco 49ers’ surging run game. Get the latest odds, point spread, and over/under for Super Bowl 54 on Feb. 2nd, 2020, plus expert betting advice.
Opening 2020 Heisman Trophy Odds: Lawrence and Fields Lead the Pack
Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence (+350) and the Buckeyes’ Justin Fields (+400) are the favorites to win the 2020 Heisman Trophy, but before laying those bets down, don’t forget that Joe Burrow came out of nowhere before this season to claim the award. Which of the two favorites has a better chance to win in 2020?
Crosby’s Penguins Closing Gap on Capitals: Now +300 Odds to Win Metropolitan Division
The Penguins went 18-6-4 with Sidney Crosby on the shelf, the second-best record in the NHL over that span, to climb within striking distance of the division-leading Capitals. Now six points back, do they stand a chance?
Celtics Now Odds-On Favorites to Win Atlantic Division
Boston has turned out to be the ultimate post-hype sleeper. After not living up to the media’s NBA Finals expectations during a miserable 2018/19 season, the Kyrie-less Celtics are on top of the Atlantic with a 27-11 record.
Super Bowl Odds Update Heading Into Conference Championship Games
With the Baltimore Ravens bounced from the NFL playoffs, we look at the latest Super Bowl odds for the Chiefs, Titans, 49ers and Packers heading into the 2020 Conference Championship Games. Get expert betting advice and analysis on Tennessee vs Kansas City and Green Bay vs San Francisco.
NCAA Basketball National Title Odds Update at Midway Mark of Season
At the midway point of the college basketball season, we examine the latest National Championship odds with looks at Michigan State, Auburn, San Diego State, Baylor, Gonzaga, and more.
Closing Odds for Clemson vs LSU in CFP National Championship Game
The Clemson vs LSU point spread has shifted modestly over the last two weeks. Get the latest spread, moneyline and total, plus expert betting picks and predictions for the 2020 National Championship Game on Monday, Jan. 13th.
Lightning 3-1 Odds to Win Atlantic Division After 8-Game Win Streak
Given the shocking and abrupt way their dominant 62-win season ended, no one could blame the Lightning for struggling early in the year, but it was fair to wonder if the team would ever snap out of its extended malaise. After an eight-game win streak, Tampa looks alive in the race to win the Atlantic.
Updated College Basketball Player of the Year Award Odds: Carey Jr Favored, But Winston Coming on Strong
The latest 2020 NCAA basketball Player of the Year odds favor Duke’s Vernon Carey Jr, but Michigan State’s Cassius Winston is coming on strong while he deals with personal tragedy. Get an expert breakdown of the race for POY at the mid-point of the season.
Super Bowl Odds Update Before NFL’s Divisional Round
Check out the latest Super Bowl 54 odds heading into the Divisional Round, which see the Ravens, Chiefs, & 49ers favored. Could a Wild Card longshot like the Vikings, Seahawks, or Titans pull off an improbable upset and make a run to the Lombardi Trophy?
Lakers and Clippers Nearly Co-Favored to Win NBA Western Conference
The Lakers (+225) and Clippers (+250) look destined to play in the NBA’s Western Conference Finals. At the season’s midway mark, we examine which superteam you should put your money on.
Bucks’ NBA Eastern Conference Odds Shorten to +125
The preseason consensus had the Bucks regressing from last year’s league-best 60-22 record. The consensus was wrong. With Giannis Antetokounmpo looking like a lock to win his second-straight NBA MVP award, Milwaukee has a legitimate chance of reaching 70 wins.
NBA Rookie of the Year Odds Update: Ja Morant Flying High As -250 Favorite
Zion Williamson recently went through his first full practice since suffering a preseason knee injury, but can the No. 1 overall pick in last year’s draft return to the court in time to win Rookie of the Year?
National Championship Odds Favor LSU Over Clemson
Get the early odds, point spread, game total, and expert betting advice on the 2020 CFP National Championship Game between Clemson and LSU on Monday, Jan. 13th. LSU will have de facto homefield advantage in New Orleans, but Clemson has never lost with Trevor Lawrence under center.
Super Bowl Odds Update Before Wild Card Weekend
See the latest Super Bowl 54 odds ahead of the playoffs along with a breakdown of all the Wild Card Round matchups: Titans at Patriots, Bills at Texans, Seahawks at Eagles and Vikings at Saints.
Super Bowl Odds Update After Week 16: Saints and Chiefs Peaking at the Right Time?
The Chiefs and Saints look to be peaking at the right time, but the favored Ravens continued their dominant ways in Week 16. We look at the latest Super Bowl 54 futures odds and playoff scenarios across the NFL, trying to find the best betting value on the board as the postseason approaches.
Pacific Division Odds Update: Golden Knights and Coyotes Favored in Tight Race
The Coyotes are seeking their first playoff berth in eight seasons while the 2018 Hart Trophy winner hopes to land a lucrative free-agent payday this summer. Will the new partnership lead to a Pacific-division title? Let’s check the latest odds at BetOnline and place our bets.
2020 Stanley Cup Odds Favor Capitals, Bruins & Avalanche at Less Than 9-1 Odds
Almost halfway through the season and oddsmakers seem to think we have a chance at a summer sequel to Washington’s 2018 Stanley Cup run, listing the Capitals as +800 favorites to once again come out on top.
Mavericks Take Lead in Southwest Division, But Rockets Still Heavy -210 Favorites
Luka Doncic and the Mavericks are now +175 to win the Southwest after starting the year at +800. Can Dallas reel in James Harden’s Rockets (-210) and win the division title?
Super Bowl Odds Update After Week 15: Saints Marching Up the Board
With only two weeks left in the regular season, we break down all the playoff possibilities in the AFC and NFC and identify a few strong Super Bowl bets in both conferences.
NCAA Basketball National Title Odds Ahead of Christmas Break
In a topsy-turvy year where No. 1 teams are falling every week, we provide a National Championship odds update for all the top teams in college basketball: Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, Louisville, Ohio State, and more.
New World Series Futures After Big Free Agent Signings
After the first wave of free-agent signings, there has been a major shift in the 2020 World Series odds. We look at how the Gerrit Cole and Anthony Rendon signings impacted the Yankees and Angels’ odds, along with the other 28 teams in Major League Baseball.
Pacific-Leading Lakers Now Odds-On Favorites to Win Division
The LeBron James and Anthony Davis era of Lakers basketball is off to a great start at 22-3, but can the other Los Angeles-based team still win the Pacific? Don’t count out Kawhi’s Clippers just yet.