HOF Game Action, AI-Generated MLB Mascots; NBA Playoffs; SummerSlam
The 2023 NFL season officially kicks off tonight with the inaugural Pro Football Hall of Fame Game.
Sadly, we won’t see Aaron Rodgers or Deshaun Watson in the battle between the Jets and Browns, but, hey…it’s still freaking football!
Bettors are coming out in droves to whet their pigskin appetite. Here’s the current action:
Jets vs. Browns (+2, 33.5)
52.2% of $ on Browns +2
51.8% of $ on Jets ML -130
59.6% of $ on OVER
Should a Major League Baseball club decide to explore a costume change for its mascot, perhaps the assistance of AI would be a good place to start?
Or maybe not.
Our marketing team decided to run every MLB mascot through the AI machine and see what came out. Images were made with Midjourney, an AI tool, using simple prompts such as, "Atlanta Braves mascot."
The results? Well, let's just say the vast majority of teams will probably be sticking with what they currently have on the field.
Dominic Genetti, a digital editor for Hearst Communications, broke down each of the mascot images one-by-one in an opinion piece, which was syndicated by the Houston Chronicle. He rates the good, the bad and...the ugly.
The NBA looks more balanced than it has in years as we look ahead to the 2023-24 campaign, which begins in 12 weeks.
We’ve released playoff probabilities for nearly every team in the league (Portland missing due to Lillard), which you can find below.
(NOTE: The play-in tournament does not count as making the playoffs in terms of the odds)
Notable Changes
These teams are favored to make the playoffs after they weren’t to start last season:
- New York Knicks
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Sacramento Kings
These teams are favored to miss the playoffs after they were to start last season:
- Brooklyn Nets
- Chicago Bulls
- Toronto Raptors
Playoff Chances
Atlanta Hawks
Yes -200 (1/2)
No +160 (8/5)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 66.7% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Boston Celtics
Yes -5000 (1/50)
No +1800 (18/1)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 98% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Brooklyn Nets
Yes +145 (29/20)
No -175 (4/7)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 63.6% likelihood of missing the playoffs.
Charlotte Hornets
Yes +750 (15/2)
No -1400 (1/14)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 93.3% likelihood of missing the playoffs.
Chicago Bulls
Yes +160 (8/5)
No -200 (1/2)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 66.7% likelihood of missing the playoffs.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Yes -1200 (1/12)
No +650 (13/2)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 92.3% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Dallas Mavericks
Yes -210 (10/21)
No +170 (17/10)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 67.7% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Denver Nuggets
Yes -3000 (1/30)
No +1400 (14/1)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 96.8% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Detroit Pistons
Yes +1200 (12/1)
No -2500 (1/25)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 96.2% likelihood of missing the playoffs
Golden State Warriors
Yes -400 (1/4)
No +300 (3/1)
Note: Odds indicate they have an 80% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Houston Rockets
Yes +800 (8/1)
No -1600 (1/16)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 94.1% likelihood of missing the playoffs
Indiana Pacers
Yes +125 (5/4)
No -155 (20/31)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 60.8% likelihood of missing the playoffs
Los Angeles Clippers
Yes -260 (5/13)
No +200 (2/1)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 72.2% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Los Angeles Lakers
Yes -350 (2/7)
No +275 (11/4)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 77.8% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Memphis Grizzlies
Yes -220 (5/11)
No +180 (9/5)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 68.8% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Miami Heat
Yes -1200 (1/12)
No +650 (13/2)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 92.3% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Milwaukee Bucks
Yes -4000 (1/40)
No +1600 (16/1)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 97.6% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Yes -140 (5/7)
No +110 (11/10)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 58.3% likelihood of making the playoffs.
New Orleans Pelicans
Yes -155 (20/31)
No +125 (5/4)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 60.8% likelihood of making the playoffs.
New York Knicks
Yes -350 (2/7)
No +275 (11/4)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 77.8% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Yes -135 (20/27)
No +105 (21/20)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 57.5% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Orlando Magic
Yes +200 (2/1)
No -260 (5/13)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 72.2% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Philadelphia 76ers
Yes -1600 (1/16)
No +800 (8/1)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 94.1% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Phoenix Suns
Yes -1400 (1/14)
No +750 (15/2)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 93.4% likelihood of making the playoffs.
Portland Trail Blazers
Note: Currently off the board due to Damian Lillard situation.
Sacramento Kings
Yes -220 (5/11)
No +180 (9/5)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 68.7% likelihood of making the playoffs.
San Antonio Spurs
Yes +1000 (10/1)
No -2000 (1/20)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 95.2% likelihood of missing the playoffs.
Toronto Raptors
Yes +190 (19/10)
No -240 (5/12)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 70.6% likelihood of missing the playoffs.
Utah Jazz
Yes +425 (16/4)
No -650 (2/13)
Note: Odds indicate they have an 86.7% likelihood of missing the playoffs.
Washington Wizards
Yes +1400 (14/1)
No -3000 (1/30)
Note: Odds indicate they have a 96.8% likelihood of missing the playoffs.
SummerSlam odds are subject to change leading up to each match. Here’s the direct link for real-time lines: https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/wrestling-futures/wwe.
Saturday, August 5, 2023 - SummerSlam
WWE Undisputed Universal Championship
Roman Reigns (c) -5000 (1/50)
Jey Uso +1000 (10/1)
WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Seth Rollins (c) -300 (1/3)
Finn Balor +200 (2/1)
WWE Women’s Championship
Asuka (c) -140 (5/7)
Charlotte Flair +175 (7/4)
Bianca Belair +350 (7/2)
WWE Intercontinental Championship
Gunther (c) -600 (1/6)
Drew McIntyre +350 (7/2)
Singles Match Winner
Cody Rhodes -1500 (1/15)
Brock Lesnar +600 (6/1)
Singles Match Winner
Logan Paul -400 (1/4)
Ricochet +250 (5/2)
Singles Match Winner
Shayna Baszler 1000 (1/10)
Ronda Rousey +500 (5/1)
- BetOnline Press Release
