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

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

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Oct 20, 2025
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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 letโ€™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, Lukaโ€™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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