The 2023-24 NBA season is upon us, and before things tip off Tuesday, we asked our betting experts about their best bets and favorite futures picks for the season ahead. Erin Dolan, Andre Snellings, Eric Moody, Eric Karabell, Jim McCormick andSteve Alexander provide the bets they are making this season.
Note: All odds are courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook as of Oct. 22. The Lakers made it to the Western Conference finals last season, yet find themselves fourth in the Western Conference odds market. I'll happily play the Lakers +700 to win the West. Rob Pelinka brought back all the key pieces acquired at the deadline last year that spurred their late-season surge.
L.A. also added G Gabe Vincent from Miami and big man Christian Wood as some depth behind Anthony Davis. This team is still led by LeBron James.
As long as he's playing, his team is capable of winning it all. Great value on the Lakers. — Fulghum Create or join a fantasy basketball league on ESPN.