2022-23 NBA season betting tips - Odds, predictions, picks

The NBA is back, and that means plenty of betting opportunities coming our way.

Our analysts answer questions surrounding some of the most popular bets heading into the season and offer their picks. We're talking NBA title, long shots, award winner and more. Let's get to it.

All odds from Caesars Sportsbook unless otherwise indicated.

Doug Kezirian: LA Clippers +700 to win the title. Honestly, they should be the betting favorites — on paper, at least. We know the track record of this seemingly snake-bitten organization and the checkered health history of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. However, this team is loaded. Their second five is better than some teams' starters, and that actually will matter because they will still pick up wins while addressing load management. I like that John Wall is a role player and guys like Norman Powell, Robert Covington, Luke Kennard and Terrance Mann will come off the bench. They are incredibly deep, and head coach Ty Lue has done it before.

Andre Snellings: The Cleveland Cavaliers to win the Central Division (+260). The Cavaliers challenged to win their division last season, contending until after the All-Star Break when injuries derailed them. They return their entire young nucleus from last season, healthy, and add Donovan Mitchell to the mix as another premier offense creator/finisher. The only questions in my mind, are if they can develop chemistry and stay healthy. If so, the Cavs have the talent to win 55 games. I still believe the Milwaukee Bucks to be the best team in the division, but their goals are postseason-oriented and much of their nucleus is in their 30s and will need to conserve to be ready for the playoffs. The Cavs are all in their early 20s, can run all day and are