Bovada just released a ton of season long over/ under props on players. What I like most about these bets is even if they blow out their knee for the season, it doesn't matter. As long as they play one game the bet qualifies. Here are some of the interesting ones I found:
Steven Adams 9 points a game
With Durant out Adams is going to have to be leaned on much more offensively than just a rim runner. Reports out of camp is he has been working on a jumper and a floater and that they have been looking good. Won't be shooting 3's, but if he can his a 15-18 footer I see him comfortably averaging 12 points a game. OVER
Will Tristan Thompson still be dating Klohe Kardiasan by end of the season Yes -600 No +275
Don't you love how this is somehow a real bet? No feels like a super good value. If Thompson is having a bad season, Lebron will tell that bitch that not to snitch and get tha stepin.
Gortat rebounds - 9
Gortat will be the opening day starter, with Mahimi out for 4-6 weeks. Once Mahimi comes back I full suspect him to supplant Gortat as the starter. Gortat is much better to be suited as a back up 20 min bench role. Easy UNDER
Russel Westbrook +200 MVP + 230 lead league in ast + 250 to lead league in scoring
So Vegas has Westbrook having a pretty decent season. He is favored to win the MVP, assists and scoring crowns. Seems pretty crazy to me. Why Lebron isn't the overwhelming favorite for MVP is crazy to me. Lebron hasn't won the MVP in 3 seasons, the Media isn't going to allow that trend to continue, nor they should. The other two are a bit more interesting. Seems unlikely he would win both the scoring and assist titles. Scoring title he should be the favorite, he will most likely lead the league in shot attempts and minutes. Assists will be harder to come by since he is going to be shooting so much, I think John Wall should be the favorite.
Saric 9 points
Saric looks like the real deal. I watched him play in the world championships and he was just such a beast. He is so fluid and skilled on offense, and on defense he is strong enough to not get pushed around and knows where to be on defense. On a team with not a lot of options on offense I think this is another easy over. There is a good chance Saric is the Philly player who wins ROTY OVER
Jeremy lin 15 points
Always been a fan of Linsanity. Wanted the Bucks to get him on the cheap last year. I feel bad for him having to go to pooptastic Brooklyn Nets. He will be their "star" player and will be asked to do everything for them. Especially once Lopez gets moved at the deadline for picks. Even so, I don't think he gets to 16 points a game. He isn't going to be able to handle double teams well, and I think he is going to be more of a passer. UNDER
Matthew Delly points 8.5
Has there ever been a starting PG who played 30 mins a game not gotten to at least 9 points a game?
*Checks basketball reference* In the last 10 years, 267 guards have played 30 minutes a game. Only 4 players failed to get to 9 points a game. Delly isn't a failure. - OVER
Myles Turner 6.5 rebounds
Under John Hammond the Bucks have earned the following draft picks.
8th
10th
14th
10th
12th
15th
2nd
17th
10th
Some how the one year we aren't picking in the low teens - the draft produces one the best 11, 12, 13 draft picks ever with Turner, Booker, Lyles. UGH. Turner was supposed to be pretty raw, but sure didn't show it last year. Showed flashes of dominance during the regular season and played really well in the playoffs. Now he has been thrusted into the starting C spot. Combined that with Thad Young not being a great rebounder and the Pacers trying to play like Golden State - there will be a ton of rebounding opportunities for him. OVER
Barns 15 points a game
The best bet on the board. I am a big fan of NBA preseason meaning something as it relates to success in the regular season. Barns has been laughably bad. FG 28% 0-10 on 3 pointers and averaging 6.6 points a game. This isn't going to magically turn on in the regular season. POUND POUND POUND the UNDER
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