Season Awards
MVP
Luca Doncic +400– The favorite in this category, and his usage gives him a huge edge for this award. Assuming they move up the Western Conference standings, he is also our favorite as well.
James Harden +1800– With all of the issues surrounding Kyrie Irving’s eligibility to play, this future play is looking even better. The usage for him and Kevin Durant increases even more. We were leaning towards the Kevin Durant MVP +700 as well. The durability of him was the only question mark that led Harden to get the edge over Durant
Coach of the Year
Erik Spoeltra (Heat) +900-The Miami Heat are a team in the East that can compete this year. Coach Spo is big on defense and adding vets like Kyle Lowry, PJ Tucker, and Markeiff Morris gives them an edge to get coach the hardware at the end.
Jason Kidd (Mavs) +1400– As a first year coach for this team Kidd is in a wonderful position. If they get any type of improvement out of Kristaps Porzingis he will get kudos for it. The league MVP in Luka might be the reason he gets to win this award.
Defensive Player of the Year
Bam Adebayo +1300- Anchoring one of the best expected defenses this year will be Bam. He was in the conversation last year, and this seems to be the year he takes it home.
Anthony Davis +900– If durability wasn’t an issue, this would be a cake pick to win it all. Have to mention him but it’s a risky play.
Most Improved Player
Michael Porter Jr. +900- GET PAID YOUNG FELLA, GET PAID! After receiving a max extension he will earn his money this year.
OG Anunoby +1400- Playing alongside an ex MIP recipient in Pascal Siakam, he looks like he can be next in line. With the departure of Kyle Lowry, expect someone to expand on their role. OG looks like the special one to augment on his game.
Rookie of the Year
This years recipients will come down to two players. Cade Cunningham +300 and Jalen Green +250 will be key options on their teams with limited talent. The Pistons and Rockets will have more than enough opportunities to to groom these young rooks on their respective squads.
Sixth Man
Tyler Herro +1000- Someone has been talking a lot smack about his respect amongst his peers. It’s his time to cash that check his mouth wrote. A talented defensive team will give him scoring opportunities to shine.
Derrick Rose +1200- This Knicks team will try to build on previous successes amongst the league. Drose was their best playoff performer last year, and will be in perfect position to win the award with his usage and offensive talent.
Scoring Champ
Dame Lillard +700– It will be Dame Time this year!
Division Winners
Atlantic Division and Central Division
Favorites are too heavy and the teams next up are big question marks. These team are not favorable at all for a ROI.
Northwest Division
Denver Nuggets +250– We did mention an MIP in Michael Porter Jr. correct? Nuggets overthrow the Jazz with the help of the big guy Jokic in that division.
Pacific Division
Los Angeles Lakers +120- the Suns are looking to improve on there success of last season. But it won’t be enough to hold down the Lakers who revamped their roster.
Southeast Division
Miami Heat +100- New additions and a great coach shows this team to be a force this year.
Southwest Division
This pick right here will be a curveball to how I feel about the Mavs -150 to win the division, and surge in the west. For the bettors looking to score on a ROI, on the bet I would look towards the Memphis Grizzlies +200. This team has improved each season in win percentage and point differential for the past three years. Led by Ja Morant, this team has what it takes to make that next leap.
