The NFL preseason is entering its final week, and the MLB playoffs are quickly approaching. Basketball is on the back burner for the time being, which gives us a perfect opportunity to make some bold predictions and long-shot bets for the upcoming NBA season.
The Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics are the favorites to emerge from the Eastern Conference, while the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers top the odds board in the West.
Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid have the shortest odds to capture MVP, and Paola Banchero and C het Holmgren are the early favorites for Rookie of the Year.
We're not here for favorites!