NBA on TNT picks: Lakers vs. Nets, Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers

Thu Jan 23 2020Ryan Murphy

Kyrie Irving and LeBron James will add another chapter to their legendary rivalry on Thursday night when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Meanwhile, over in Pacific Northwest, Damian Lillard and Luka Doncic will go toe-to-toe when the Dallas Mavericks take on the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. We have odds and picks for both marquee matchups below.
Look out below! The Zion Williamson era is set to begin

Wed Jan 22 2020Ryan Murphy

BetAmerica has teamed up with Covers and Oddschecker to break down the latest news and trends from around the Association. This week, NBA columnists Andrew Caley, Sam Farley, and Ryan Murphy discuss the Grizzlies' recent seven-game winning streak, Zion Williamson's long awaited debut, and LeBron James' extraordinary longevity.
5 NBA players who should retire immediately

Tue Jan 21 2020Dan Halverson

In the NBA having old-man game isn’t necessarily a bad thing (see: Jokic, Nikola), but when it’s all you have, it is probably time to think about riding off into the sunset. Here are the five active NBA players who need to hang up their sneakers and call it a career.
5 NBA players who would benefit most from a trade

Mon Jan 20 2020Ryan Murphy

Kevin Love’s mounting dissatisfaction has been one of the NBA’s juiciest storylines this season. The former world champion clearly doesn’t want to be on a bumbling, lottery-bound team, and the Cavaliers would almost certainly love to unburden themselves of the three years and $91.4 million remaining on his gargantuan contract. In honor of his predicament, here are five other players who could benefit from a change of scenery.
Top 10 most underrated NBA players of all time

Fri Jan 17 2020Ryan Murphy

Not everyone can average 30 points a game, but there are many NBA players who find ways to contribute to their team’s success in a big way, albeit under the radar. Whether they’re considered unathletic or simply not flashy enough, these are the top 10 most underrated NBA players of all time.
Russell Westbrook among the NBA's most overpaid players

Thu Jan 16 2020Dan Halverson

As the NBA’s salary cap has grown rapidly in recent years and so have the size of contracts across the league, especially for those at the top of the pay scale. Let’s take a look at the five most overpaid players in the Association.

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NBA on TNT picks: Celtics vs. Bucks and Nuggets vs. Warriors

Thu Jan 16 2020Ryan Murphy

The East's top two teams will be in action Thursday night, as the Bucks host the Celtics in Milwaukee. Meanwhile, over in the Western Conference, the Nuggets will try to fatten their record when they take on the reeling Warriors in San Francisco. We have odds and picks for both marquee matchups.
NBA trade rumors: 5 players who could be dealt at the deadline

Thu Jan 16 2020Cam Tucker

Is there any better day during the NBA regular season than the trade deadline? The league's annual day of chaos and “Woj Bombs” is fast approaching on Feb. 6. To get in the spirit, we've compiled a list of five players whose names are currently circulating in trade speculation. 
Grading Houston's Wetstbrook-Harden experiment at the NBA midway point

Wed Jan 15 2020Ryan Murphy

BetAmerica's NBA Roundtable is back with the latest news and trends from around the Association. This week columnists Cam Tucker, Sam Farley and Ryan Murphy discuss the league's MVP, Kyle Kuzma's importance to the Lakers, and James Harden and Russell Westbrook's partnership in Houston.
The NBA's best and worst teams against the spread

Tue Jan 14 2020Cam Tucker

Their overall record might leave something to be desired, but the Oklahoma City Thunder have been the best team against the spread in the NBA this season. Join us as we dissect the league's best and worst ATS marks at the midway point of the 2019-20 season.
Carmelo Anthony tops list of NBA's biggest first-half surprises

Thu Jan 09 2020Danny Howard

With roughly half the season wrapped up, the 2019-20 NBA campaign has given us our fair share of surprises. As the league transitions to uncharted territory with the trade deadline and All-Star Weekend approaching, we take a look at some of the most unexpected developments of the season thus far.
Can Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons co-exist in Philadelphia?

Tue Jan 07 2020Ryan Murphy

BetAmerica has teamed up with Covers and Oddschecker to break down the latest news and trends from around the Association. This week, NBA columnists Andrew Caley, Sam Farley and Ryan Murphy discuss the delicate dynamic between Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, Andre Drummond's future, and Marcus Morris' career resurgence. 
Bucks now have best odds to win NBA Championship

Tue Jan 07 2020Cam Tucker

The NBA trade deadline is only a month away. While we wait for the chaos of that day to descend upon us, another (unofficial) milestone is quickly approaching: the midway point of the regular season! With the midway mark next week, here is a look at the NBA futures bets currently available at BetAmerica.