The WNBA All-Star break has come and gone, as we enter the second half of the WNBA Season. The 2022 reigning champs, the Las Vegas Aces, are currently the favorites to with the 2023 WNBA Title at -310. The New York Liberty have the next best odds at +270, and interestingly enough, the Connecticut Sun, tied for the second-best record, have +3000 odds to win it all. In this article, I will break down the top four teams, and a few dark horse organizations that could win the championship. If you are looking for the best betting odds, stats and analysis, here is some information to know.
Record: 23-2, 12-0 Home, 11-2 Away PPG: 94.1 (1st) Net Rating: 19 (1st) Offensive Rating: 114.8 (1st) Defensive Rating: 95.8 (1st) RPG: 35 (4th) 3 PT %: 37.6 (2nd) FG %: 50.3 (1st) STL: 8 (2nd) BLK: 5.2 (T-1st) FT %: 81.8 (3rd) OPP PPG: 78.7 (2nd) Remaining Schedule: Home: Atlanta, Washington, Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, Washington, Seattle, Phoenix. Away:New York, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, Washington, New York, Phoenix.
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The second half of the 2023 WNBA is in full swing, and the Defending Champions are favored to win it all again this year, amongst WNBA bettors. Las Vegas stands at 23-2, and WNBA fans are eager to see them continuously make WNBA history. From July 9 to July 22nd, Las Vegas tied for history, and hit five consecutive games with a 15-point differential. During that span, there was a 102 total point differential in five games, which averages out to 20.4 The last team to re-peat as Champions were the Los Angeles Sparks in 2001/2002, and the Aces are chasing the Phoenix Mercury for the best record in WNBA History. The Phoenix Mercury currently holds the league record at 29-5, which was back in 2014.
In basketball, net rating often means a combination of offensive, and defensive ratings. In another words, it's the offensive minus the defensive rating. The Las Vegas Aces have a net rating of 19, which is first in the league, with the Liberty trailing in second (6.3). This statistic should show WNBA bettors why the Aces are not only the best team record wise; however, they are the best team on both sides of the court. This large margin is absolutely frightening and gives a good picture how efficient this team is.
The Aces had four All-Stars represent at this year's game, including A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, and Kelsey Plum. The Aces veteran star, Candice Parker is indefinitely out with a foot injury, which leaves Vegas with a thin bench. With Head Coach, Becky Hammon, the Aces have been an unstoppable force. Besides Alysha Clark, the Aces will be tested with their lack of depth in the playoffs. If you are betting on the WNBA, the Aces have a high chance of repeating as champions.
The New York Liberty got off to the best start in franchise history at 17-5 and have a "super team," comprised of Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones, and Breanna Stewart. New York is one of the top rebounding teams, comprised of elite shooters. Their offensive rating of 107.8 ranks second in the league, and 37.2 percent of New York's points are three-pointers. Guard, Sabrina Ionescu ranks first in the league in three-pointers made (3.5), and third in three-point percentage (44). The Liberty set an WNBA record 44 points in the first quarter, against the Indiana Fever, and Breanna Stewart continues to make history. WNBA bettors have the Liberty at +270 odds to win the WNBA Championship.
Through 25 games, Stewart, 28, is the second player in Liberty Franchise, to score 10 + 25-point games in a season. Stewart is an MVP candidate, and is the second player in WNBA History to reach 500 points, 200 rebounds, and 50 3-pointers made through 25 games. If you're betting on the WNBA, you cannot count out stewie and the Liberty odds.
The New York Liberty has the most appearances in the WNBA finals (four), without actually winning a title. The Liberty finished under .500 the past two seasons, in which New York lost in the first round of the playoffs. In their last win against the Sparks, 87-79, the Liberty became the third team in the WNBA to have three games with at least 15 three-pointers.
The signing of former MVP, Jonquel Jones, along with Courtney Vandersloot has been key for the Liberty. Vandersloot, 34, is tied for first in assists with Connecticut's Alyssa Thomas. Jones, in a rhythm with her new team, is coming off six straight games with rebounds in double-figures. In the month of July, the Liberty Forward had a double-double in four straight games and has points in double figures in all July games but three. New York has key players in Betnijah Laney, Marine Johannes, and Kayla Thorton. New York has been inconsistent at times, and known to blow some larger leads. Though New York doesn't have the best defense, they play high tempo basketball, and are a force on the offensive end. If you're betting on the WNBA, New York has a high chance to win it all, considering the odds.
This is where things get interesting if you plan on betting on the WNBA. After the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty, the odds change dramatically at +3000 odds for Dallas. First the Detroit Shock and Tulsa Shock, now the Dallas Wings, the franchise seek their first championship since 2008 (Detroit Shock). Dallas stands at 14-11, after two first round playoff exits in two consecutive seasons. The Wings won five consecutive games in July, including impressive wins against New York, and Las Vegas. Dallas beat the Washington Mystics by 28 points, the largest margin out of any game this season. Dallas ranks first in rebounds, and third in total offense. On the contrary, the Wings rank last in three-point percentage (22.9).
When it comes to betting, specifically WNBA betting, it's about who's hot at the right time. The Dallas Wings are the fourth best team, and have a net rating of 4.4, which is directly below the Connecticut Sun. Besides the Las Vegas Aces, the Liberty, Sun, the Wings hover similarly in net rating, where it drops off with the Washington Mystics. This Dallas offensive has four heavy hitters, in Arike Ogunbowale, Satou Sabally, Natasha Howard, and Teaira McCowan. It's no secret that Dallas has incredible size and could be a problem for teams that play small. Though the WNBA betting odds are higher for Dallas, Latricia Trammel has a rotation that runs deep, and Satou Sabally had her first career triple double for Dallas. The Wings will need to step up their perimeter shooting, along with free-throw percentage.
Connecticut Sun (+3000)
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If you are betting on the WNBA, the odds for the Connecticut Sun to win it all maybe be perplexing. The Sun are 18-7, and rank third in the league. Connecticut has a +5.1-point differential (3rd) and ranks first in opponent points per game (78.9). The Sun, led by Head Coach Stephanie White, hold opponents to 31.1 three-point percentage, and rank fifth in three-point percentage (35.6). Connecticut's net ranking hangs below New York at 5.9 and is one year removed from the WNBA Finals. For a team that ranks third in the WNBA, and has five consecutive playoff appearances, +3000 odds seem like a steal if you plan to bet on the WNBA. The Sun rank second in defensive rating at 97.8.
Record: 18-7, 8-4 Home, 10-3 Away. PPG: 84 (5th) Net Rating: 5.9 (3rd) Offensive Rating: 103.6 (4th) Defensive Rating: 97.6 (2nd) RPG: 33.9 (8th) 3 PT %: 35.6 (5th) FG %: 44.3 (3rd) STL: 8.3 (1st) BLK: 3.9 (8th) FT %: 76.5 (11th) OPP PPG: 78.9 (1st) Remaining Schedule: Home: Minnesota, New York, Los Angeles (twice), Dallas, Phoenix, Indiana, Chicago Away:Indiana, Seattle, Phoenix, Dallas, Chicago, Washington, New York.
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If you're plan to bet on the Connecticut Sun winning the Championship, +3000 odds seem like a great value. Losing Foward Brionna Jones with a ruptured Achilles was a huge loss, however, DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas, and Tiffany Hayes have stepped up in a big way. Alyssa Thomas recently recorded her sixth career triple-double, and Bonner has back-to-back 30-point games (most in Connecticut Sun franchise history). Since Jones injury on June 20th, the Sun have gone 12-5. Connecticut has notable wins over Dallas, Las Vegas, and Atlanta. Over the last four games, the Sun defeated the Dream twice, and Dallas on the road. Out of the next fifteen games, Stephanie White's team only faces five teams who have a record of .500 and up. Connecticut has depth and has a serious chance of retaining their spot in the East.
Dark Horse teams: Minnesota Lynx, Washington Mystics
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The Summer League semifinals are today, and it's down to four teams, the Rockets, Jazz, Cavaliers and Nets. In case you missed my last article, I discussed the odds and stats for the Cavaliers vs. Nets game today. Both the Utah Jazz and the Houston Rockets are undefeated, and will play today at 6 PM EST, on ESPN2. In this article, I will break down the latest gameplay, betting trends and stats related to this matchup. If you are looking for the best betting odds, stats and analysis, here is information to know.
The Utah Jazz are one of the remaining undefeated teams, and lost their rookie star, Keyonte George due to an injury. The Jazz scored 33 points in the 4th quarter and fended off the Phoenix Suns 97-93. In their final game, the Jazz had four starters with points in double figures, and Johnny Juzang got the start in place of George. Utah ranked second in the league in points averaged (101.5) and three-point percentage (37.2), first in three-point attempts (41), and field goal percentage (48.5). In addition, the Jazz scored over 100 points games in a row, and their lowest score was at 96. Although Utah has a high-powered offense, they finished fourth in point differential (+6.7). Besides the game against the Timberwolves, the Jazz won their games by 7 games or less, and now have to play Houston with a player down.
Betting trends and Stats:
The Utah Jazz won the money line in all four games and covered the spread only two times. In Utah's 97-93 win against the Suns, Phoenix covered the spread, and the Nuggets covered in their 96-91 win. Additionally, all four of their games hit the OVER.
Key Players
Johnny Juzang- 2022, undrafted player
Johnny Juzang got the nod for the start against the Phoenix Suns, after Keyonte George went down with a gruesome ankle injury. Juzang has minimal experience in the NBA, but certainly performed last game. Juzang led the Jazz with 24 points, 4 assists, and 7 rebounds. Furthermore, Juzang shot 7-16, and 3-9, in addition to 10 free-throw shots. It's important to note Juzang QUIETLY scored 26 points in 25 minutes off the bench in their 108-96 win against the Timberwolves. Johnny Juzang will need to step up in the absence of Keyonte George if Utah wants to advance to the summer finals.
Luka Samanic- 2019, 1st round, 19th overall pick (Spurs).
Luka Samanic is showing why he was a first-round pick and has experience in both the NBA and G-league. In three games, Samanic averaged 16.7 points, 7 rebounds, and shot 51 percent from the field, and 36.8 from three. Samanic has great size and has been one of the most consistent players for the Jazz. Without Agbaji and George, Samanic scored 22 points in 27 minutes, along with 2 blocks, 1 steal, 4 assists, and 6 rebounds. Samanic shot 50 percent from the three and had a good number of high-volume shots. Look for him to have a big game tonight.
Houston Rockets
Record:4-0 Opponent Points Per Game: 98.3 Wins: Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder, Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers PPG: 109 | FG: 47.6 % | 3 PT: 36.5 % | FT: 75.3 % |REB: 37 |AST: 20.8 |STL: 9.8 |BLK: 6.8 | TO: 13.7
The Houston Rockets will be without rookie Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason. Without those players, Houston continued to win, and had a dominant performance against the Thunder, Pistons, and Warriors. Houston is had the number one offense in the league, and rookie Cam Whitmore is looking like a steal. In fact, the Rockets scored over 100 points in all four of their games, and their point differential was +10.7. Bottom line, the Rockets have a ton of young talent, who continue to hoop, even without three of their starters. No one has been able to defeat them, nor slow them down offensively.
Betting trends and Stats:
The Rockets won the money line in all four games and covered the spread in three. In addition, all four of their games hit the OVER.
Cam Whitmore is showing why he could've been a top 10 pick. Whitmore played the summer with a chip on his shoulder and was a top 20 player this summer. In 4 games, Cam Whitmore averaged 19.4 points in 31.5 minutes played, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3.5 steals. Although cold from the three, Whitmore found ways to score, and had 8 steals alone against the Warriors. In that game, Cam had 26 points, 5 rebounds, and shot over 50 percent with those steals. Whitmore does a little bit of everything on the court and is playing at an elite level.
Trevor Hudgins- Guard, 2022 undrafted player
Trevor Hudgins may have gotten lost in the rotation and had a rough couple of games; however, he emerged as a star in the final two games. In his last few matchups, Hudgins averaged 28 points and 9 rebounds. In those games, Hodgins shot 37.5 percent from the three, and 45 percent from the field. Hudgins stepped up with the absence of Jabari Smith Jr., Eason, and Thompson. Trevor was aggressive and took high volume shots. I except both Hudgins and Whitmore to be key factors in tonight's game.
Prediction:
Both of these teams are undefeated and missing key pieces in their starting lineups. Despite these players absences, the Jazz and the Rockets remain the top offenses in the league, and both teams hit the over in all four of their games. The Jazz are number one in field goal and three-point percentage, and the top team in assists. I do want to say the Jazz will cover; however, I am going to go with totals on this one. Both Houston and Utah average over 100 points, and I am going to take the OVER with this one.
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With three days left in the NBA 2K24 Summer League, the race is tight for the championship. If you're in a legal state and of legal age, some books are still offering future betting.? As of right now, the Cleveland Cavaliers are the favorite, with the Houston Rockets trailing. Both the Cavaliers and Rockets have punched their ticket in the playoffs, and the next round will determine what other teams get in.? There are 8 games today, tomorrow, and the Championship game will be held on Monday, July 17th, at 9 PM EST. In this article, we will look at the odds and evaluate the future summer champion.? Of course, these odds will change once the semifinals end, and we will look at the books again.? If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know.
Wins: Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors, Memphis Grizzlies, Chicago Bulls.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the more impressive, surprising teams, and are the favorites to win the 2K24 Summer Championship.?Cleveland locked themselves into a playoff spot and finished the summer undefeated.? The Cavaliers have one of the top producing offensesand allow only 83 points a game.?Emoni Bates, drafted 49th overall, is looking like quite a steal for Cleveland.? Bates has scored in double-digits in all of their four games, added 21 points on 5-8 three-point shooting, along with 2 steals and blocks against Memphis.? The Cavaliers roster includes second year picks/players Sam Merrill, Isaiah Mobley, Luke Travers, and Khalifa Diop.? Foward Pete Nance, son of Larry Nance, has been a contributor this summer as well. In addition, Craig Porter Jr. is very deserving of the two-way contract that Cleveland gave him.? The Cavs have great size entering the semifinals, along with defensive, and will need production from a number of players.
Houston Rockets: +300
Record:4-0
Opponent Points Per Game: 98.3
Wins: Portland Trail Blazers, Detroit Pistons, Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors.?
There's good and bad news for the Houston Rockets.? They unfortunately lost the 4th overall Pick, Amen Thompson with an injury early on in this summer. They eventually shut down second year player, Jabari Smith Jr., after he erupted for a few 30 plus games, along with Tari Eason.? ?Without those three players, Houston is the top offensive scoring team this summer, and put up 118 points in the win against Golden State.? Cam Whitmore, the 20th overall pick, is showing why he could've been a top 5 pick.? In fact, Whitmore added 26 points, along with 8 steals last game.? Guard Trevor Hudgins had a double double last game, dishing out 11 assists and 23 points.? Darius Days, who has experience in the G-League, has filled in nicely for Smith and Eason (16 points).? Houston also has Jermaine Samuels Jr., who's balled out this summer. The Rockets have managed to stay afloat, without three of their main players. They also had an impressive win over the Thunder, without their three main players. I really like the Rockets to win it all, although they aren't as dominant, and Whitmore is an MVP candidate.?
Utah Jazz: +450
Record: 3-0
Opponent Points Per Game: 95.3
Wins: LA Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets
The Utah Jazz were considered one of the favorites, until they lost rookie guard Keyonte George due to a right ankle injury.? George, an MVP candidate, averaged 22 points, and shot 44 percent from the three and over 50 percent from the field in three games. With George, the Jazz were one of the top offensive teams (103 points per game).? It's important to note Utah managed to pull off the win 96-91 after George left the game.? The Jazz have Ochai Agbaji, acquired in the trade with Donovan Mitchell, Micah?Potter, Luke Samanic, Nick Ongenda, and Colbey Ross. The Jazz certainly have players that can step up with NBA experience, however, it will be hard to replace Keyonte George.? George not only set the tone for the Jazz, but he had 32 assists between the Salty Lake City and Vegas Summer League.
Brooklyn Nets: +500
Record: 3-1
Opponent Points Per Game:86.5
Wins: Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors
The Brooklyn Nets have one of the higher scoring offenses this summer, and don't allow teams to score many points.? Brooklyn has an impressive 3-1 record,although they barely beat a struggling Raptors team 99-94 in overtime last game.? The Nets have a good amount of depth, led by rookie Noah Clowney and Jalen Wilson, Kennedy Chandler, David Duke Jr., and Armoni Brooks.? Both Brooks, Chandler, and Duke Jr. all have NBA experience, including playoff play.? Wilson, the rookie out of Kansas, hit the game winning bucket, and is playing with confidence.? Although Brooklyn isn't my top option to win the Championship, they have a ton of young talent with a high celling potential.??
The Los Angeles Lakers are a very good team; however, they did drop their last game to the Boston Celtics.? Los Angeles averages over 95 points a game and is filled with young talent.?Max Christie has been a breakout star, along with rookie Jalen Hood-Schifino, Cole Swider, D'Moi Hodge, and Center Colin Castleton.? Although the Lakers had some cold shooting last game, they are averaging over 40 percent from the three-point in three games.? The Lakers are extremely top heavy,and all four of their starters had points in double figures.? In addition, Christy led the way with 24 points, 2 steals, block, and 8 rebounds.? If the Lakers win tonight, they will be able to sneak their way into the playoffs. In their only loss against Boston, the Lakers defensive was nonexistent, and didn't have an answer for Boston and their zone defense.? If the Lakers can get production from all five of their starters and shoot well, I can see them moving on. Los Angeles will take on Memphis tonight.
Yes, the San Antonio Spurs are still considered the "longshots" to winthis year's summer championship. The Spurs shut down rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama, which has been the main story line.? What people aren't talking about is how well San Antionio played in the California Summer Classic, and the talent they have this summer.? The Spurs stand at 2-1 and need to win to be considered into the playoffs.? In addition, San Antonio is playing a Detroit team, who will be depleted from most of their main core.??
The Spurs didn't generate a ton of offense until their last win over Washington 96-85.? Although they aren't the best three-point shooting team, the Spurs play hard defense, and limit opponents to 79 points per game. San Antionio has a very talented core between Dominick Barlow, Blake Wesley, Julian Champagnie, and Malaki Branham.??In fact, Barlow is averaging 16 points a game, and Julian Champagnie with 14.? We saw these two guys have massive gamesin the California Summer Classic, and Blake Wesleyis averaging close to 14 points per game as well.? In addition to all this talent, Branham added 29 points on 5-6 three point shooting last game.? The Spurs may be without Wembanyama, and may play smaller than other teams, however, they've looked dangerous the entire summer.? Look for Cissoko, to play hardnosed defense. Their odds are long, however, if the Spurs win tonight, I like their chances.?
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The 2K24 Summer League is officially underwayin Las Vegas, and it was an exciting first night.? 30 NBA teams will compete against each other, and one team will be crowned champion in mid-July. In case you missed the last article, we broke down the betting odds which team will win the Summer League Championship.? In various sportsbooks, bettors are able to bet on player props, in addition to future bets.? For this article, let's break down the odds and stats for the Summer League MVP.? ?If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know.
NBA 2K24 Summer League MVP Odds:
*Odds Courtesy of Draft Kings*
While there are many candidates, we will breakdown our favorites to win the MVP trophy. I have excluded Scoot Henderson and Amen Thompson, due to their possible injuries in week 1.? Hopefully none of their injuries are serious, however, when it comes to betting, it would be risky to put any wager on them at this time.??
Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City Thunder: +1100
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Center Chet Holmgrenstands at 7 foot 1 and was drafted 2nd overall in 2022 draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder.? This is a crucial time for Holmgren, who was out for the entire 2022-2023 season due to a Lisfranc injury on his right foot.
Although Holmgren was out last game against the 76ers, he had two decent games in the Salt Lake City Summer League.? In 2 games played, Holmgren failed to find his three-point stride,however, was a force on the defensive end.? In addition, Chet averaged 3.5 blocks,which was more than any other player in the Salt Lake City Summer League.? Furthermore, Holmgren had 4 blocks in his return against the Utah Jazz.
Mentioned before, Chet Holmgren looked rusty shooting wise,however that was to be expected.? In his second game against Memphis, Holmgren had a double-double, finishing with 11 rebounds and 10 points.? He was fantastic on the defensive end, adding 3 blocks and 2 steals. ?
Overall, it's hard to say how much the Thunder will utilize Chet Holmgrenin the summer league.? He's on an already loaded roster, which means shots will also go to Jaylen Williams, if healthy, Tre Mann, Jared Butler, Jaylin Williams, and Ousmane Dieng.? If Holmgren can find his shooting stride and limit his turnovers,I like his chances due to the?impact he has on both the offensive and defensive sideof the ball. He has the ability to be an elite rim protector, who can handle and ball, attack and rim, and shoot from outside.? In addition, he played nearly 30 minutes, which was 3rd best in Salt Lake City.? Chet Holmgren is a second-year player who I think will do very well in the Vegas Summer League.?
Salt Lake City Summer League Stats:
Min: 29.8 | PPG: 12.5 | FG: 40.9 % | 3 PT:?0 %?| FT: 70 % | REB: 10 | AST: 1.5 | STL: 1.0 | BLK: 3.5 | TO: 4.5?
Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs: +1100
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This year's first overall pick Victor Wembanyamamade his NBA Summer League debutlast night against the Charlotte Hornets.? It was in fact one of the most anticipatedsummer league debuts in NBA History, and the arena's 18,000 capacity was mostly full.? Wembanyama missed the California Summer Classic League, which was held July 3rd through July 6th.
In his first unofficial summer league game, Wembanyama did struggle in some regards.? He finished the night on 2-13 shooting and?grabbed 8 rebounds.? In his first game, he passed well, and created great screens.? If his shot didn't fall, he immediately went into facilitator mode.? Wembanyama stated post-game, " I didn't really know what I was doing on the court, but I'm trying to learn, (Bleacher Report)."? Although Wembanyama missed a layup, shot an airball and looked lost at times, he has incredible NBA IQ, and played solid defense with 5 blocks.? Victor Wembanyama also commented on his conditioning and stated "running up and down the court left him exhausted every time he was subbed out. "(Rachel Nichols).? Perhaps as time goes on, Wembanyama will get more comfortable with his size, speed and agility.
It's easy to see why Victor Wembanyama would be one of the top picks for the summer league MVP.? He was the number 1 overall pick, and has elite size, talent, and has the potential upside to be a generational talent in the NBA.? In addition, Wembanyama is a difference maker for any team just with his presence.? His height gives him defensive upsideand he has the ability to knock down three-point shots.
Tre Mann is one of my favorites to win the Summer League MVP at +1300 Odds.? A former 18th overall pick in the 2021 draft, Mann averaged over 7 points last season with the thunder.? Also, he brings a variety of skill sets and experience to an already loaded OKC summer team.
Mann has advantage over many players in the summer league, and that's NBA playing time and experience.? He recorded his first ever triple double in the last game of the NBA season, and I would say he's too good for summer league.? Although Mann stands behind Josh Giddey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, he is an excellent guard.? He's impressed in every aspect this summer, is known for his jumpers, and looks like an established NBA player.
Following a disappointing sophomore season, Mann is making headlines this summer.? He's shot 42 percent from the threein the Salt Lake City and has earned the nickname "microwave scorer."? In addition, Mann is a guard who has the ability to facilitate, has a smooth shot, and is able to create space and attack in the lane.? We've seen him dunk over players and hit the easy layups as well.? In addition, Mann led all players in Salt Lake City with 23 points per game, and minutes played, and grabs boards for his size. With out without Jalen and Jaylin Williams in the lineup, Tre Mann is an absolute stud on the court this summer.?
Salt Lake City Summer League Stats:
Min: 31.7 | PPG: 23.7 | FG: 54.5 % | 3 PT: 41.7 % | FT: 76.5 % | REB: 6.3 | AST: 3 | STL: 1.7 | BLK: 0.3 | TO: 4.3
Brandon Miller, Charlotte Hornets:? +1000
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Brandom Miller was selected 2nd overall by the Charlotte Hornets, and currently is favored to be the summer league MVP at +1000 odds. Although Miller has a slow start his first game against the Spurs in the California league, his game improved.? In his first game, Miller scored 18 points, however committed 8 fouls and 6 turnovers.? On top of that, the Hornets got blown out by the Spurs.? In Miller's second game against Golden State, he shot more efficiently, however, only produced 6 points. In 28 minutes on the Miller was negative 22 on the floor, and only attempted 4 shots.
Last night was the first night of the Vegas summer league, and Brandon Miller faced fellow rookie Victor Wembanyama. He scored 16 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, had 3 steals and 1 block in 31 minutes.? Although Miller hit two of his three-point shots in the first quarter, he went cold, and shot well under 35 percent from the field and three.??
Although Miller struggled at times, he had incredible rebounding numbers, especially since they played against Wembanyama.? His shots weren't falling per say, however, the aggressiveness and shot volume increased this game.? This is a sure sign that Miller is moving forward, and if he can get his shots to fall, he has the ability to be the MVP of the league. Along with that, Miller needs to limit his fouls committed.? Brandon Miller is an extremely talented player, who has the size and strength to be an elite offensive player in the NBA.? Can Miller live up to the expectations to be the favored MVP of the summer league?
Julian Champagnie was a former 2022 undrafted player, who averaged?9.7 points, and shot 45.4 percent in 17 games with the Spurs.? In those 17 NBA games, Champagnie is a career 40 percent three-point shooter, and averages 3.5 rebounds.
Julian Champagnie was one of the most elite playersin the California Summer Classic.? In 2 games, he averaged nearly 30 points per game, 2 steals, and 6.5 rebounds. In addition, he shot an incredible 45.5 percent from the three, and 87.5 percent from the free-throw line.
The addition of Victor Wembanyama did not stopthe production of Julian Champagnie.? Last night he scored 20 points in 30 minutes, grabbed 8 rebounds, dished out 6 assists, and had 1 block. In addition, he shot 40 percent from the three, and attempted 15 shots overall.
Julian Champagnie has been more than impressive this summer.?The sharpshooter has great sizeand is a player that plays both sides of the ball.? He's playing exceptionally well and has NBA experience.? He stole the spotlight from Victor Wembanyama, and I expect him to continue his hot streak.? He dunks over people, creates his own shot, defends, and is ready to catch and shoot. Champagnie is very talented 3-level scorer and is a great candidate for MVP. My only concern would be if Wembanyama increases his minutes and productions, what would that mean for Julian?
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]]>http://www.ebooksnet.com/summer-league-mvp-odds/feed/1Web capture_7-7-2023_13712_sportsbook.draftkings.comNBA Salt Lake City Summer League - Memphia Grizzlies v Oklahoma City ThunderSALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 5: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder blocks a shot by David Roddy #21 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half of their NBA Summer League game July 5, 2023 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)2023 NBA Summer League - Charlotte Hornets v San Antonio SpursLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 07: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs attempts a free throw during the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)NBA Salt Lake City Summer League - Oklahoma City Thunder v Philadelphia 76ersSALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 6: Tre Mann #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder pushes the ball up court against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half of their NBA Summer League game July 6, 2023 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)2023 NBA California Classic - Golden State Warriors v Charlotte HornetsSACRAMENTO, CA - JULY 5: Brandon Miller #24 of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors on July 5, 2023 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)2023 NBA Summer League - Charlotte Hornets v San Antonio SpursLAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 7: Julian Champagnie #30 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball during the 2023 NBA Las Vegas Summer League against the Charlotte Hornets on July 7, 2023 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)2K24 Summer League: Odds to win it all.
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Both the California Classic and Salt Lake City Summer leagues have ended, and the 2K24 Summer League starts tonight with all 30 teams.??In addition, summer league will be held in Las Vegas, and will run from July 7th to July 17th.? It gives rookies, undrafted, second year, G-League, and international players a chance to show case their talents.? Furthermore, this is the biggest stage for players to prove themselves to an NBA team.? The Semifinals will start July 16th, and one team will be named champion on July 17th. With that said, some states are able to bet on the MVP and the future winner of the Summer League. If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know.
2023 NBA Summer League Championship Odds
*Odds Courtesy of Draft Kings*
Teams to watch out for:
Oklahoma City Thunder +700
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The Oklahoma City Thunder finished strong in the Salt Lake City Summer League defeating the 76ers 100-91. The Thunder finished the tournament 2-1 and have the most NBA experience in the summer league, including players with playoff experience. ?In their final game against Utah, the Thunder shot 42 percent from the three, and got big production from Chet Holmgren, Ousmane Dieng, Tre Mann.It's important to note, Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams did not play last night.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are one of the most youthful, talented teams in the league.? Full of draft picks, the Thunder head up the next generation of basketball.? Both Jalen Williams, Tre Mann, Ousmane Dieng, and Jaylin Williams, and Jared Butler started a combined 131 career games in the NBA. This doesn't include the 2022 former second overall pick Chet Holmgren, who failed to see NBA action last season due to a right foot injury.
Oklahoma City surprised many and snuck into the NBA Play-in Tournament last season.? The Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans in the first game, in which both Jaylin and Jalen Willams started.? Unfortunately, Oklahoma City went on to lose against the Timberwolves in the second game of the Play-in tournament.
Now that big man Chet Holmgren is healthy, I think this team will dominate in the summer league.? It's important to note, Jalen Williams was out with a left glute injury, and Jaylen Williams with knee soreness. The Thunder have the best odds to win it all for a reason.? Alongside their core group, they have size, and depth.? Also, look for Tre Mann to continue his impressive gameplay. If Jalen Williams is able to play, it would almost seem unfair to other teams.? We will see how it plays out.
San Antonio Spurs +1100
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The 2023 number one overall pick Victor Wembanyama will make his debut?tonight and?held out playing in the California Summer Classic. The Spurs finished 2-0 in the California classic and impressed against the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers.? Wembanyama is a generational talent, and it's hard not to pick the Spurs as one of my top favorites to win it all.? Besides Chet Holmgren, who stands at 7 foot 1, the Spurs have all the teams beat in size.? San Antonio has depth and have a promising young core of players.?
This summer, the Spurs are led by Julian Champagnie and Dominick Barlow, who both have NBA experience.? They both dominated in the first game, Champagnie with 28 points, and Barlow with 26 points. Both players possess good size,and Champagnie shot at least 50 percent from the three in both games.? In addition, they both played great defense, and were able to snag rebounds.? San Antonio has guard Blake Wesley, who has 37 NBA games played under his resume.? He impressed in two games in the summer classic, and nearly averaged 20 points a game in both.??
The expectations are very high for Victor Wembanyama this summer, in what will be one of the most anticipated summer league game in history. Having played in France, Wembanyama is NBA ready defensively and offensively.? I wouldn't be surprised if we see great performances from the 44th overall pick Sidy Cissoko.??
Detroit Pistons +1000
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The Detroit Pistons are one of my favorites to win the Championship in Vegas and have a very talented and promising group of players as well.? The Pistons have NBA experience in second year players Jalen Duren and Jaden Ivey.? In addition, they will have the 5th overall pick Ausar Thompson, and 25th pick Marcus Sasser out of Houston.? Both Ivey and Duran were incredible to watch down the stretch last season, and I'm looking forward to them playing alongside Sasser and Thompson.
I fully expect Jalen Duren and Jaden Ivey to set the tone for the rest of the team.? The Pistons are intriguing due to the fact both Thompson and Sasser have yet to play an official NBA game.? Other players listed on the roster include James Wiseman, who's entering his fourth NBA season.? Wiseman was hampered with a knee injury, and now gets a chance to prove his talents to the Pistons.? Although we don't know how this team will play together, the Pistons have an opportunity to grow and develop chemistry between rookies and second year players.? To me, all eyes are on Thompson, who was selected 5th overall. Some say he may not be "as good" as his twin brother Amen, however, he will an immediate defensive impact on this Detroit team.??
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]]>http://www.ebooksnet.com/2k24-summer-league-odds-to-win-it-all/feed/1Web capture_7-7-2023_13544_sportsbook.draftkings.com2023 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League - Memphis Grizzlies v Oklahoma City ThunderSALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 5: Tre Mann #23, Chet Holmgren #7 and Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder look on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2023 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League on July 5, 2023 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)San Antonio Spurs Summer League PracticeLAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 6: Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs talks to the media after practice during the 2023 Las Vegas Summer League on July 6, 2023 at Ed W. Clark High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)2023 NBA Draft Pick Portraits and Press ConferencesDETROIT, MI - JUNE 23: Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser of the Detroit Pistons pose for a photo on June 23, 2023 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)The Nuggets win the 2023 Championship!
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http://www.ebooksnet.com/the-nuggets-win-the-2023-championship/#respondThu, 15 Jun 2023 20:29:16 +0000http://www.ebooksnet.com/?p=2681572023 NBA Champions: Denver Nuggets.
?The Denver Nuggets are your 2023 NBA Champions. The 1 seed Denver Nuggets beat the 8th seed Miami Heat 94-89 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.?The Nuggets won the series 4-1 and collected their championship trophy in front of their own crowd on Monday Night. In fact, it was Denver’s first ever championship, ending a 47-year draught. Oddly enough, both the Heat and the Nuggets had the same odds to win the championship prior to the 2022-2023 season. If you bet on the Nuggets to win the Championship, here is information to know and the recap of Game 5.
NBA Championship Odds (Beginning of the 2022-2023 Season).
Denver Nuggets:+2400 Miami Heat:+2400
All NBA Championship odds are from DraftKings Sportsbook
The Nuggets had all the momentum going into this game, winning their last 9 of 10 games, and 2 straight against the Miami Heat. Although this was an ugly, sloppy game, the Denver Nuggets managed to win their first ever NBA Championship in front of their home crowd.
Although Nikola Jokicfound himself in foul trouble again, he managed to make history, again. Jokic became the first NBA Player to have points, rebounds, and assists in playoff history. Although Nikola Jokic was extremely humble at the end of the game, we often saw him firing up his teammates on the sidelines.
Game 5 was a terrible shooting wise for both teams.Denver shot 18 percent from the three, while Miami shot 26 percent. In addition, the Nuggets shot barely 55 percent from the line, and 45 percent from the field. As for Miami, they got outrebounded by Denver 57-44, and shot only 34 percent from the field. It was a close game the entire night, filled with turnovers, lose balls, and wreck less shooting at times.
Although the Nuggets did not have their best game, all five of their starters finished positive on the floor, with the exception to Michael Porter Jr. We saw a high number of turnovers, especially Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. However, Jokic proved why he was the MVP and was the most consistent player in the entire playoffs. Jokic finished with 28 points, 16 rebounds, and shot 12-16 in 42 minutes played. Jamal Murray only finished with 14 points, and Aaron Gordon with 4 points. Although the last few minutes of the game were anxious making, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Bruce Brown were able to hit their free-throws to seal the victory.
The Heat had a fantastic 2023 Cinderellas playoff run. Led by Head Coach Erik Spoelstra, Jimmy Butler and company just simply couldn’t get it done. Although Butler finished with 21 points, we failed to see him take over games and explode. Besides Bam Adebayo, we saw Max Strus, Gabe Vincent, Kevin Love, Duncan Robinson, Caleb Martin, and Kyle Lowry struggle from the field. There will be questions whether Miami can acquire a true playmaking point guard in the 2023 off season. Although Denver shot terribly and turned the ball over, they pressured Miami the entire game. They not only limited them from the three, but from the field goal and short range as well. Overall, Denver was the more physical, better, dominant team.
Player Prop Outcomes:
Game 5 was extremely sloppy for both teams and was a relatively low scoring game. If you bet on any player props, let’s look at a few of them.
?Nikola Jokic was one of the most dominant, consistent centers we have ever seen in the history of the NBA Playoffs. He made history and became the first player ever to lead in Points, rebounds, and assists in NBA Finals history. One advantage Denver had over Miami was size, especially between Jokic, Aaron Gordon, and Michael Porter Jr.? Although Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra inserted forward Kevin Love into the starting lineup for size, it simply wasn’t enough.
Nikola Jokic had at least a double-double in each of the 5 games against Miami in the finals.Although his assists varied, his rebounds and points stayed consistent. The least rebounds he obtained was Game 1 with 10, and it soared from there. With the line at -125, the over 12.5 rebounds was too good to resist.
Although Miami did an excellent job keeping up with rebounding in Game 4, we saw what Denver did against them in Game 3 on the boards. Although Jokic hit over 12.5 rebounds in one of the 4 games, he had 21 rebounds in Game 3.With the championship on the line, I expected Jokic to fight down low with Bam Adebayo, especially playing 40 minutes and above. It’s no secret the Denver Nuggets didn’t shoot well from the three this series, and Jokic was there for second chance points. He was easily the best player on the court for the entire NBA Finals.
?Aaron Gordon erupted for 27 points in Game 4 and had over 6.5 rebounds 3 out of the 4 games against Miami. Although Aaron Gordon didn’t have the best offensive Game 5, he contributed in other ways. I’ve said this all along, Denver was the more physical, dominant team. Often, you saw Aaron Gordon take advantage of the size advantages both on defense and offense. He played well defensively, and often found himself grabbing boards in the paint, and was a huge x-factor in the Nuggets championship.
Jimmy Butler UNDER 27.5 Points (-125): 21
It’s no secret Jimmy Butler downplayed his injuryafter the Game 5 loss against Denver. According to the Miami Herald, Jimmy Butler answered, “Zero. My ankle is fine.” Whether or not he was telling the truth to the press, we know he’s struggled with injuries in the playoffs.
Butler led the Heat to wins over the 1 seed Milwaukee Bucks, and 2 seed Boston Celtics. We saw him have as many as 50 plus points, and saw games where he was explosive, and dominant.
Fast forward to the NBA playoffs, Jimmy Butler was nowhere to be found. Whether he was hampered by injuries, or the defense by Jamal Murray was that good, Butler struggled.Jimmy added 21 points on 5-18 shooting in 41 minutes in Game 5 of the NBA finals. In addition, Butler hit UNDER 27.5 points 4 out of the final’s games.Overall, we saw him get to the free-throw line less, something he did in both the Knicks and Celtics series. In addition, we saw him miss mid-range shots he normally makes, and the shot volume was not as high in all 5 games. I love Jimmy Butler, and what he’s done with this heat team. He’s one of the toughest players in the history of the playoffs, however, I wasn’t touching over 27.5 points.
Although this was one of the more corporate picks,I had to take it here. Jokic was the most consistent players in the finals and scored over 27.5 points 3 out of the 5 games against Miami in the finals. He is an inside threat, who can sink mid-range lobs all night, can hit the three, and fights to get to the free-throw line. Although his first instinct is playmaking, I’ve never seen a Center this dominant in a long time. In addition, Jokic averaged over 30 points per game in the series, and shot incredibly well from inside and outside the perimeter.
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