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NBA Betting Odds October 29: Hawks vs. Knicks, Mavs vs. Clippers

Carrie Stroup here with your NBA betting odds for October 29 – the Hawks vs. Knicks and Mavs vs. Clippers

ATLANTA HAWKS at NEW YORK KNICKS

Sportsbook.ag Line: Atlanta -4.5, Total: 199

The Hawks will be seeking to build on last season’s success on Thursday as they make their first road trip of the season at the lowly Knicks.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Oct/29/2015

'Lakers Are Really Bad,' Says BookMaker, Clippers 'In The Mix'

Our good friends at Bookmaker are featured once again in Forbes as that media outlet conveys just how bad the LA Lakers are expected to be in 2015-16.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Oct/26/2015

76ers End Partnership Deal With PartyPoker Amidst DFS Scandal

The Philadelphia 76ers have cut their ties with PartyPoker following a scandal that erupted two weeks ago within the Daily Fantasy Sports sector. 

It remains to be seen whether this will cause a domino effect in the professional sports arena with many of the franchises entered into partnerships with DFS firms DraftKings and FanDuel.

While PartyPoker does not offer a Daily Fantasy Sports platform, the sports leagues have come under fire of late for deals that seemingly embrace gambling. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/22/2015

Raptors, Maple Leafs Sign 4-Year Contract With DraftKings Amidst Scandal

Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, owner of the Toronto Raptors and Toronto Maple Leafs, has signed a 4-year promotion deal with Daily Fantasy Sports site DraftKings amidst a massive “insider information” scandal that threatens to take down an entire industry.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/06/2015

Ex-NBA Commissioner David Stern: ‘Time to Legalize Sports Betting’

Former NBA Commissioner David Stern is following in his replacement’s footsteps by suggesting that sports betting should finally be legalized.

Adam Silver was the first high profile sports executive to make that declaration last year. 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Oct/04/2015

DeAndre Jordan Betting Props From BetOnline Includes Odds on Bench Clearing

BetOnline has released a series of DeAndre Jordan betting props in the wake of a his reneging on a verbal deal to sign with the Dallas Mavericks only to announce Friday he will be staying with the LA Clippers.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jul/10/2015

Las Vegas Could Get NBA Team With Bucks Potential Move

Forget the NHL, Las Vegas could be on the verge of landing an NBA team even sooner should the Milwaukee Bucks not get a new stadium.

From NBC Sports:

Milwaukee Bucks president Peter Feigin told Wisconsin lawmakers Monday that time was of the essence in approving $250 million in public funding for the proposed arena in downtown Milwaukee or the NBA will move the team to another city.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jul/07/2015

Daily Fantasy Sports Stud Marc Gasol to Stay With Griz

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – One of the hottest players in Daily Fantasy Sports, Marc Gasol, will be staying put in Memphis as he and the Grizzlies have agreed to a five-year max contract worth an estimated $110 million, according to ESPN sources.

Gasol brings tremendous value to Fantasy Sports players.  He averaged just over 30 Fantasy points per game his last ten weeks.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jul/06/2015

Spurs Favored to Win 2016 Western Conference With LaMarcus Aldridge

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) - LaMarcus Aldridge is heading to the San Antonio Spurs and that team’s odds of winning the 2016 NBA Championship were now at 5-1, the second favorites after Cleveland and with shorter odds than the reigning championship Golden State Warriors.

Aldridge, a key contributor and top Daily Fantasy Sports producer, tweeted about the move on Saturday.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jul/04/2015

Dallas Mavs 2016 Championship Odds Go to 35-1 With DeAndre Jordan Signing

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) – With the trade of DeAndre Jordan from the LA Clippers to Dallas Mavericks, the Mavs odds of winning the 2016 NBA Championship were now at 35-1.  The Clippers were at 15-1 odds but had moved to 20-1 by 10 pm EST Friday night.  These numbers were likely to change further in the coming days.  Dallas remained at 35-1 odds heading into the early morning hours Saturday. 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jul/03/2015

Kevin Love Staying in Cleveland: Latest Title Odds Have Cavs at +260

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) – NBA star Kevin Love has agreed to a five-year, $110 million contract to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers.  The Cavs remain a favorite to win the 2016 NBA Championship at Sportsbook.ag as a result of this decision.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Jul/01/2015

Lebron James Opting Out of Contract With Cavs? Sportsbook Has Your Odds

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) - Sunday afternoon it was being reported by ESPN that Lebron James may opt out of his contract with the Cleveland Cavs after taking them to the Championship this year.  Sportsbook still held Cleveland’s odds of winning the 2016 NBA Championship at 3-1, better than reigning champ Golden State’s 5.5/1.  

Lebron plans to bypass his $21.6 million player option and become a free agent July 1.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/28/2015

2015 – 2016 NBA Rookie of the Year Betting Odds Now Available Online

Carrie Stroup here and Sportsbook.ag has just announced 2015 – 2106  NBA Rookie of the Year betting odds are now available.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Jun/26/2015

Lakers Odds to Win Championship Cut to 50-1 With D’Angelo Russell Pick

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) - The Lakers odds of winning the 2016 NBA Championship have been slashed from 60-1 to 50-1 with their pick of D’Angelo Russell.  Gambling911.com anticipates these odds being slashed further to 40-1.

“We felt (Russell), at No. 2, was a player we couldn't pass up," general manager Mitch Kupchak said at the Lakers' training complex.

A gathering of Lakers fans at their facility gasped when the pick was announced, a clear sign that they -- along with many others -- expected the Lakers to take Okafor.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jun/25/2015

Emmanuel Mudiay Draft Position Betting Odds: Chances Good of Selection Under 6

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) – Emmanuel Mudiay was favored to be selected beyond the 5.5 NBA Draft position Thursday night, however, unlike Justice Winslow, oddsmakers seem a little more unsure.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/25/2015

Justise Winslow Draft Position Betting Odds Favored at Over 5.5

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) - Justise Winslow had odds of being chosen in Thursday night’s NBA Draft with the OVER/UNDER position set at 5.5.  Winslow was favored to be selected OVER the 5.5 position priced at -225.  He would pay out $16.50 for every $10 bet should he be selected before the 6th position.

Winslow has been sliding down the Draft board of late.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/25/2015

NBA Draft Betting Odds Alert: Lakers Top Pick Jahlil Okafor Now -700

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) – Jahlil Okafor odds of becoming the first overall Draft pick for the Lakers Thursday night have move from -300 to -700, a strong indication that the sportsbooks believe Okafor is a virtual “lock”.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Jun/25/2015

NBA Draft Betting News: D Angelo Russell Will Pay 3-1 Odds for Lakers

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) – All eyes are on the Lakers and who they will choose as their number one overall Draft pick Thursday night.  Odds on D’Angelo Russell had moved from +250 to 3/1 Thursday morning.  Interesting since the momentum seemed to be shifting his way.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/25/2015

Lakers First Round Draft Pick Betting Odds: Jahlil Okafor a Huge Favorite

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) - All the talk over these past two days has been about the LA Lakers potentially making a blockbuster trade with the Sacramento Kings for DeMarcus Cousins.  The Lakers may use their Draft picks in order to make such a trade. Sportsbook.ag has posted odds on who the Lakers will choose for their first round pick.

Jahlil Okafor was listed as the big favorite at -500.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jun/25/2015

2016 NBA Championship Odds Ahead of Thursday Draft: Monte Ellis Opts Out

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) - The 2016 NBA Championship odds to win have been posted ahead of Thursday’s Draft as a number of big trade rumors began surfacing this week, most notably related to the Sacramento Kings and LA Lakers as well as the Dallas Mavs and

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/24/2015

Monta Ellis Trade Talks Heat Up as Dallas Mavericks Come in at 40-1 Odds

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) – The Dallas Mavericks were listed with 40-1 odds of winning a championship in 2016.  These odds will likely change (and not for the better) should Monta Ellis be traded away.

Ellis, 29, averaged 18.9 points per game last season to become the first player other than Dirk Nowitzki to lead the Mavericks in scoring since 1999-2000 and averaged 4.1 assists per game.  His moodiness, however, has been a constant distraction for the team.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/24/2015

Lakers Kings Trade Rumors Heating Up: Lakers Championship Odds Will be Slashed

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) – While both NBA teams were bottom feeders last season, a blockbuster trade between the Sacramento Kings and LA Lakers could cause a serious alteration in the future odds for a Championship.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/23/2015

Lakers Want DeMarcus Cousins Bad – Julius Randle ‘In Play’ as Part of Trade: Odds

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) – The LA Lakers are fully exploiting a Twitter emojis feud of sorts in which Sacramento Kings Fantasy Sports behemoth DeMarcus Cousins not-so-subtle tweet of a snake symbol seemed to be directed at head coach George Karl.  The Lakers want Cousins and they want him bad.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/23/2015

Huge DFS NBA Prospect DeMarcus Cousins: Odds of Heading to Lakers Longer

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - It’s doubtful that DeMarcus Cousins will be staying in Sacramento come the new NBA season following a few shots he took via Twitter against head coach George Karl, but one thing is for sure, every Daily Fantasy NBA player will be wanting him on their roster each night his new team takes to the court.  News coming out late Thursday was that Karl could be let go from the Kings organization.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/23/2015

2016 NBA Championship Betting Odds Released: Warriors at 6-1

Sportsbook.ag has released its 2016 NBA Championship betting odds and, if you think the Warriors will repeat, you’ll want to jump on these early 6-1 odds now.  Odds will not change once locked in.

Golden State won its first NBA Championship in twenty years Tuesday night.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Jun/17/2015

‘White Power Prison Gang Saved My Life’ Says Ex-NBA Ref: Shaved Head for Cause

A former NBA referee sentenced to prison for gambling on games claims that a White Power gang saved his life while in prison. Tim Donaghy, who served 15 months behind bars, made the stunning revelations this week to TMZ.com.

“It was a matter of me surviving and getting the f–k outta there,” he said.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/17/2015

Game 6 Betting Odds – 2015 NBA Finals

Game 6 betting odds for the 2015 NBA Final appear below along with today’s preview 

NBA Finals – Game 6

Sportsbook.ag Line: Golden State -3.5, Total: 193.5

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Jun/16/2015

Warriors vs. Cavs Game 6 Betting Odds – 2015 NBA Finals

The Warriors vs. Cavs Game 6 betting odds had Cleveland as a rare +4 underdog as Golden State looks for the elimination Tuesday night in the NBA Finals.

The Warriors hope to win an NBA Championship for the first time in 40 years.  The Warriors grabbed a 3-2 series lead Sunday night with a 104-91 victory at Oracle Arena.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/16/2015

Sunday June 14 Online Sports Betting: Cavs vs. Warriors NBA Finals Game 5

G911 Betting Wire - Gambling911.com has all your online sports betting for Sunday June 14 below including the Cavs vs. Warriors Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jun/13/2015

Warriors vs. Cavaliers Game 4 Betting Odds – 2015 NBA Playoffs

Gambling911.com has your Brewers vs. Pirates series betting pick for Wednesday night’s game.

Milwaukee has managed to win the last two games of this series despite the Pirates past edge and their 13-5 record over the last eighteen games.   

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Jun/10/2015

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