Fewest wins, NBA champs and everything in between: One bet to make on every team - ESPN

The 2025-26 NBA season tips off on Tuesday, October 21 with the Oklahoma City Thunder raising their NBA championship banner against the Houston Rockets, who now feature Kevin Durant.

The New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to take the crown in the Eastern Conference, as the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers will need others to step up to replace injured stars. Cooper Flagg looks to make a splash in his rookie year with the Dallas Stars, while teams like the Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings look to take another step forward.

Every team has a betting angle — from player props to team futures — and that's why we're here to help you find the best futures bet from each of the NBA's 30 teams.

André Snellings made his picks for the Eastern Conference, Eric Moody did the same for the Western Conference. Odds as of publication. For the most up to date odds, visit ESPN BET.

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Eastern Conference: Hawks | Nets | Celtics | Hornets | Bulls |
Cavaliers | Pistons | Pacers | Heat | Bucks |
Knicks | Magic | 76ers | Raptors | Wizards
Western Conference: Mavericks | Nuggets | Warriors | Rockets | Clippers |
Lakers | Grizzlies | Timberwolves | Pelicans | Thunder |
Suns | Trail Blazers | Kings | Spurs | Jazz

Trae Young 12-plus Assists Per Game (+225), Trae Young Assists Per Game Leader (-130)

In last season's preview, I noted that Young's career trajectory suggested he would break 11 assists per game and lead the league in assists. Sure enough, he averaged 11.6 APG and led the league. Rinse and repeat. Entering his eighth NBA season, Young has increased his assists average every season of his career, from 8.1 APG as a rookie up to 11.6 APG in his recently concluded seventh season. In addition, the Hawks have