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NBA Basketball Futures & Betting Odds

Written by Steve Janus

With the pressure to win and win now in the NBA, several head coaching jobs may already be in jeopardy. The Memphis Grizzlies are off to a terrible 6-15 start to their season, are already 7.5 games out of first place, and aren’t show any signs of improvement. Head Coach Marc Iavaroni is the NBA coach who is most likely to be fired. Reggie Theus, head coach of the Sacramento Kings is another name thought to be on the chopping block. The Kings are just 6-16 to start the season and owners, the Maloof family and Robin Hernreich, aren’t going to sit around and wait for Theus to slowly turn things around. They want results now. The 76ers’ Maurice Cheeks is also on thin ice. His team is 9-12 and already 10.5 games out of first in the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. These are just some of the names at the top of the list. You could also take a look at the “Field” at 3/1, meaning it could be any NBA head coach that’s not listed below to be the next one to be fired. The sad fact is that, in the world of professional sports, nobody’s job is ever truly safe. It’s gotten to the point where head coaches are just one bad season away from seeking employment elsewhere. BetUs.com has listed odds on the next NBA head coach to be fired, plus they’ve added a proposition bet on how many current NBA coaches will be fired by the end of the season:

Odds on the next NBA head coach to be fired:
Marc Iavaroni, Grizzlies 2/1
Reggie Theus, Kings      5/2
Maurice Cheeks, 76ers   7/2
Mike Dunleavy, Clippers 5/1
Jim O’Brien, Pacers       10/1
Field                             3/1

In total, how many NBA Head Coaches will be fired before the end of the season?
More than 6½ 5/6
Less than 6½ 5/6

BetUS.com also features NBA futures bets on everything from this year’s NBA MVP to which team Lebron James will be playing for in the 2010-2011 NBA season. Bettors seek NBA odds like this out because, if they feel that they can predict who will win the NBA Finals or the MVP in the NBA, why not get the best payout on that bet. Also, some people use these odds as a good indicator of where their favorite player or team sits at this point in the year. For example, Lebron James is at 1/2 odds to win the MVP this year, making him the odds on favorite over Chris Paul and Kobe Bryant, who are tied for 2nd worst odds (best chance of winning) at 4/1. Below, we’ve listed some of the most popular NBA futures bets available now at Betus.com:

Odds on Who will win the NBA MVP:
Allen Iverson 20/1
Amare Stoudemire 15/1
Baron Davis 50/1
Brandon Roy 40/1
Carmelo Anthony 40/1
Caron Butler 50/1
Chauncey Billups 40/1
Chris Bosh 10/1
Chris Paul 4/1
Danny Granger 40/1
Dirk Nowitzki 25/1
Dwight Howard 8/1
Dwyane Wade 6/1
Greg Oden 200/1
Joe Johnson 25/1
Kevin Garnett 35/1
Kobe Bryant 4/1
LeBron James 1/2
Michael Beasley 200/1
Paul Pierce 20/1
Steve Nash 50/1
Tim Duncan 25/1
Tracy McGrady 35/1
Vince Carter 40/1
Yao Ming 30/1

Odds To Win NBA Championship:
Atlanta Hawks      35/1
Boston Celtics      7/2
Charlotte Bobcats      150/1
Chicago Bulls      60/1
Cleveland Cavaliers      17/2
Dallas Mavericks      45/1
Denver Nuggets      35/1
Detroit Pistons      14/1
Golden State Warriors      150/1
Houston Rockets      11/1
Indiana Pacers      100/1
Los Angeles Clippers      150/1
Los Angeles Lakers      7/4
Memphis Grizzlies      250/1
Miami Heat      40/1
Milwaukee Bucks      200/1
Minnesota Timberwolves      200/1
New Jersey Nets      150/1
New Orleans Hornets      11/1
New York Knicks      100/1
Orlando Magic      25/1
Philadelphia 76ers      40/1
Phoenix Suns      20/1
Portland Trail Blazers      30/1
Sacramento Kings      250/1
San Antonio Spurs      20/1
Oklahoma City      250/1
Toronto Raptors      45/1
Utah Jazz      14/1
Washington Wizards      100/1

Bet on Which Team LeBron James will play his first Game of the 2010-2011 NBA Regular Season for:
Cavaliers 3/2
Knicks 8/5
Nets 7/2
Pistons 5/1

The NBA betting season is just getting warmed up! Be sure to check out our comparative NBA odds page to make sure you’re getting the best line on each of your bets, and be sure to visit our expert NBA picks page to find out which handicapper has the hottest NBA picks going right now!

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Written by Steve Janus on December 10, 2008 · Filed Under NBA Betting Articles, News & Previews

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