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NBA Predictions: 20 Bold Forecasts (with Vegas odds) — Plus New Over/Under Picks

Let's forecast what happens this season by looking at some of my best bets

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Jeremias Engelmann
Oct 20, 2025
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See why I’m optimistic about the Knicks, Amen Thompson, and Luka Dončić. (Francois Nel/Alex Slitz/Kelsey Grant/Getty Images)


These predictions are intended to be informative and entertaining, not betting advice.

Earlier this month, we released my over/under predictions for both conferences: East and West.

Now, with several injuries affecting teams and moving betting lines, I would change some of my original predictions, as covered below.

And let’s start with 20 of my favorite picks from the large collection of wagers being offered at betting sites, including what I expect for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Luka’s shot at a scoring title, the Knicks, the Lakers, the NBA championship, and a lot more:

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Basketball analyst. Creator of ESPN's Real Plus-Minus. Formerly with the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks
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