NBA forecast: find the opinion of our experts throughout the season

Considered as the best basketball league in the world, the NBA is bound to make fans dream of basketball prognosis . Nevertheless, the odds sometimes remain quite low on classic NBA bets and it can therefore be difficult to make money betting on this competition.

To guide you on the path to success, we have therefore decided to reveal our little tricks to achieve a NBA winning prediction . Throughout the year, you will also be able to follow the predictions of our experts on the most beautiful posters as well as the general classification of the teams!

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Presentation of the competition before preparing your NBA pronos

First of all, it is necessary to look at the history of the NBA to better understand how the American basketball championship works. This will allow you to prepare your NBA pronos well. Created in 1946 under the name of ABA (American Basketball Association), the league changes its name a few years later. Indeed, the American Basketball Association decides to merge with a competing league, the National Basketball League , from the 1949/1950 season.

In the 60s, the NBA gained popularity thanks to the advent of certain teams (LA Lakers, Boston Celtics) and certain players (Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell). Subsequently, the continuous presence of the best basketball players (Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant) allows the NBA to become the reference of this collective sport. We have to wait until the 80s for the league is opening up internationally and foreign players, which will allow Dirk Nowitzki and Tony Parker to shine many years later.

Currently, the American basketball championship includes 30 franchises and constitutes one of the most popular sports competitions in the world. Since this league is closed, there is no promotion or relegation and franchises must obtain an entry ticket to evolve within the NBA. This league is not governed by the FIBA rules and schedule, which means that teams are not obliged to release their players on the occasion of international competitions (Euro, World Cup, etc.).

The 30 teams are divided into two conferences, one in the West and the other in the East. So there are 15 teams per conference. During the regular season, each team plays 82 games. At the end of this season, the top 6 from the NBA standings of each conference are directly qualified for the playoffs. The teams ranked between seventh and tenth place play additional games during the Play-In tournament, with two tickets to the NBA playoffs at stake.

The 8 qualified teams from the two conferences then play the playoff games with, as a highlight, the NBA Finals. On this occasion, the victorious team wins the Larry O'Brien Trophy and each winning player is awarded a champion ring.

Discover the 30 teams competing for your NBA sports betting

Before placing NBA sports bets, it is better to know the composition of the staff and the squad of each franchise. Here is the list of teams committed for the 2021/2023 season :

Western Conference	Eastern Conference
Denver Nuggets	Boston Celtics
Minnesota Timberwolves	Brooklyn Nets
Oklahoma Thunder	New York Knicks
Portland Trail Blazers	Philadelphia 76ers
Utah Jazz	Toronto Raptors
Golden State Warriors	Chicago Bulls
Los Angeles Clippers	Cleveland Cavaliers
Los Angeles Lakers	Detroit Pistons
Phoenix Suns	Indiana Pacers
Sacramento Kings	Milwaukee Bucks
Dallas Mavericks	Atlanta Hawks
Houston Rockets	Charlotte Hornets
Memphis Grizzlies	Miami Heat
New Orleans Pelicans	Orlando Magic
San Antonio Spurs	Washington Wizards

Our tips for making a good prognosis

Very popular with basketball fans in Canada, the NBA is an unmissable appointment for those who wish to bet on online bookmakers. Only here it is, sports betting and sports in general are not an exact science. Many elements can change a match, or even the course of the season: injuries, penalties, unexpected outsiders, disappointing favorites, etc. So you will never be sure of winning your bet.

On the other hand, you can analyze some essential criteria to optimize your chances of winning. Every year, the busy news of the NBA makes it possible to identify some certainties about the continuation of events. Compared to other basketball competitions, the North American championship has certain peculiarities to take into account for your NBA predictions.

To take a very simple example, sometimes it happens that the same franchises meet up to 4 times during the regular season . Also counting the series of games during the NBA playoffs, you will never stop seeing the same basketball players compete. If you want to put this specificity on your side, you will have to analyze the histories of the confrontations before placing your NBA prediction. You will notice then that some teams have more ease playing against opponents in particular.

It should also not be forgotten that the competition takes place in a very small space-time. Therefore, the accumulation of matches and the series of 5 away matches can help you to place the right NBA prono. Each series of matches constitutes a reliable indicator to identify the teams in good shape and those who are going through a bad pass. The composition of the 5 majors is also a criterion to be taken into account: the absence of the starting pivot can, for example, affect the entire defensive solidity of a team.

Some teams are also famous for being more comfortable at home than outside , and vice versa. The atmosphere, the number of tickets purchased for the match and the fervor of the fans can sometimes galvanize the players on the floor. The place of the meeting can therefore prove decisive for your NBA bets, even if this is not always true, like the performances of the NY Knicks in recent years. The Knicks, however, play in the mythical stadium of Madison Square Garden...

In summary, you are going to have to perform accurate analyses and take into account different criteria in order to succeed in each NBA prognosis. You can consult the NBA statistics made available to you by the bookmakers to list the key points of each match.

Our NBA prediction help will also be very valuable to you throughout the season, especially when it comes to revealing the best bonuses offered by the bookmakers. We will also help you find the teams to bet on in the NBA, but also to make your prediction of the day and your NBA marker prediction. You will have understood it, it's time to become an NBA specialist and put all the chances on your side on each prediction!

NBA prediction and analysis of the competing teams

NBA prediction and analysis are essential tools for every bettor. When you are going to watch rating from an online bookmaker, you will easily determine who is the favorite and who is the underdog. Nevertheless, if you want to bet serenely, remember to follow the latest performances of teams and players . It is always better to rely on your own judgment!

Thus, you will know the misdeeds and the ongoing series, whether they are home or away matches. The injury of a player, the suspension for a serious foul on the field or the change of coach can also be factors that will affect the outcome of the game. And if you follow the news in the smallest detail, know that you can also bet NBA on the MVP, that is to say the best player of the regular season.

How to bet on the NBA?

You are most certainly wondering how to bet on the NBA? Observation and analysis are key factors for your success! By the way, this is what is applied by every NBA tipster who works within our editorial office. Several information will therefore have to be taken into account before placing your bet on an NBA game.

For example, you can focus on :

• 📍 the place of the match ;
• 📈 the context and the issue ;
• 🗣 the motivation of the teams ;
• 📅 calendar ;

As well as on the news of franchises like :

• 🚑 injury ;
• 🚫 suspension ;
• 💪 the physical fitness of the players.

To define the winner of an NBA game, you must therefore evaluate the probabilities of the result . Know, for example, that a home team will have more chances to win its duel. The promises displayed in the pre-season and the transfers made in the post-season will also have an impact on the progress of the league.

In the USA, the journeys from one city to another are often very long and the time difference can affect the result of an encounter. There are even specialized sites that calculate the chances of a team's victory based on this last criterion, which is very useful when establishing a NBA prognosis . Some betting operators also offer statistics provided on each encounter.

The types of possible bets on the NBA

Since draws do not exist in the NBA, you have almost a one in two chance of winning an NBA sports bet. You can also bet on the final result before or after the possible extension. Nevertheless, the odds are obviously lower!

This is also the reason why we advise you to study the other betting possibilities. For example, you can accumulating the predictions to create a so-called "combined" bet or use handicap bets. It will be just as interesting to bet on the point difference between the two teams, it can pay you big!

Betting on the winner of the NBA has the advantage of guaranteeing you high odds, especially if you place it at the beginning of the season. The only drawback is that your money will be blocked on the online betting site until the end of the championship.

In the meantime, why not bet on the points gap between the two teams at the end of the match? If you know that a team is going to be a big favorite, you can increase its rating with NBA predictions on the margin of points at the end of the match. This type of bet is a good way to ensure your profits by playing on a GOOD online betting site! You can also focus on individual performances by betting on the number of 3-point baskets, on the success rate at the basket, on the number of interceptions, etc.

Our free NBA prediction for the 2021/2023 season

This season, for the prognosis on the winner of the NBA: the Golden State Warriors are favorites . The Warriors have big advantages with Kerr, Thompson, Curry and Pool this year. Their rating is at 3,80 !

The NBA is a difficult championship for beginner bettors to grasp. To remedy this, it may be wise to follow a good expert prognosis. A lot of bets are available and it is easy to get lost in front of all the terms used.

Don't panic, our experts will accompany you throughout the year via a NBA prognosis table really complete. In particular, we will offer you a free prediction on the winners of the two conferences and on the future champion. Find below our list of free NBA predictions for the 2021/2023 season!

🏆 Winner Western Conference

At the end of the regular season, the first six have qualified directly for the playoffs: these are the Phoenix Suns, the Memphis Grizzlies, the Golden State Warriors, the Dallas Mavericks, the Utah Jazz and the Denver Nuggets. The Minnesota Timberwolves and the New Orleans Pelicans had to go through the Play-In qualifiers to reach the playoffs. Against all odds, Kawhi Leonard's Los Angeles Clippers and LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers are already eliminated from the competition. Ditto for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Our Western Conference Prognosis betting on the victory of the Golden State Warriors: This year, the San Francisco-based franchise can count on the return to form of the Splash Brothers, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, and on the confirmation of Jordan Poole at the highest level.

The odds of the qualified teams

• Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors - 2.20
• Chris Paul's Phoenix Suns - 3.20
• Memphis Grizzlies by Ja Morant - 6.00
• Dallas Mavericks by Luka Doncic - 12.00
• Utah Jazz by Rudy Gobert - 12.00
• Nikola Jokic's Minnesota Timberwolves - 67.00
• New Orleans Pelicans by Zion Williamson - 67.00
• Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets - 251.00

🥇 Our prognosis :

Golden State Warriors – 2.20

Subject to changes in the odds

🏆 Winner Eastern Conference

To the East, the first six of the regular season are the Miami Heat, the Boston Celtics, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Toronto Raptors and the Chicago Bulls. The Brooklyn Nets of James Harden, Kevin Durant and point guard Kyrie Irving had to go through the Play-In tournament to reach the playoffs, as did the Atlanta Hawks. On the other hand, the Cleveland Cavaliers failed to qualify despite a promising regular season. Same observation for the Charlotte Hornets. For their part, the New York Knicks have not confirmed the hopes seen last year.

Our prognosis Eastern Conference bet on the victory of the Milwaukee Bucks: the Wisconsin franchise is starting to get used to the playoffs and can always count on its star Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek again delivered a real recital in the regular season.

The odds of the qualified teams

• Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics - 2.60
• Milwaukee Bucks by Giannis Antetokounmpo - 4.00
• Kyle Lowry's Miami Heat - 4.25
• Philadelphia 76ers by Joel Embiid - 5.50
• Kevin Durant's Brooklyn Nets - 31.00
• Trae Young's Atlanta Hawks - 67.00
• DeMar DeRozan's Chicago Bulls - 81.00
• Toronto Raptors by Pascal Siakam - 126.00

🥇 Our prognosis :

Milwaukee Bucks – 4.00

Subject to changes in the odds

🏆 NBA Champion

The contenders for the title of NBA champion 2021/2023 are numerous, even if a few franchises emerge. A lot of teams strengthened during Free Agency, which redistributed the cards. Despite everything, our NBA 2023 prognosis is betting on the victory of the Golden State Warriors . Steve Kerr's players are back to their highest level this year. Klay Thompson's return from injury, Stephen Curry's newfound skill and the emergence of Jordan Pool largely explain this renaissance.

The odds of the favorites

• Golden State Warriors - 3.80
• Boston Celtics - 4.75
• Phoenix Suns - 5.50
• Milwaukee Bucks - 8.50
• Miami Heat - 9.50
• Philadelphia 76ers - 12.00
• Memphis Grizzlies - 12.00
• Dallas Mavericks - 26.00

🥇 Our prognosis :

Golden State Warriors – 3.80

Subject to changes in the odds

🏆 Top scorer

As the name suggests, the title of best scorer rewards the player who displays the best average of points per game at the end of the regular season. This year, he is the Philadelphia 76ers player Joel Embiid who won this honorary distinction with an average of 30.6 points scored per game.

The top scorers of the regular season

• Joel Embiid - 30.6 points per game
• LeBron James - 30.3 points per game
• Giannis Antetokounmpo - 29.9 points per game
• Kevin Durant - 29.9 points per game
• Luka Doncic - 28.4 points per game
• Trae Young - 28.4 points per game
• Demar DeRozan - 27.9 points per game
• Ja Morant - 27.4 points per game

🥇 Our prognosis :

Joel Embiid

🏆 MVP

The MVP title rewards the best player of the regular season. In 2020/2021, it is Nikola Jokic who won the trophy, after carrying the Denver Nuggets at arm's length. Again this year, the Serb is one of the favorites.

Favorites

• Stephen Curry - 3.35
• Kevin Durant - 5.80
• Giannis Antetokounmpo - 7.60
• Nikola Jokic - 9.40
• Luka Doncic - 11.00
• Joel Embiid - 20.00
• Jimmy Butler - 21.00
• Ja Morant - 28.00
• Paul George - 29.00

🥇 Our prognosis :

Giannis Antetokounmpo - 7.60

Subject to changes in the odds

🏆 Best rookie

To be eligible for this trophy, the player must play his first season in the league. The Rookie of the Season trophy therefore rewards the best of these newcomers to the NBA. For the 2020/2021 season, it is LaMelo Ball who won the trophy.

🏆 Best defender

In a spectacular sport where the notion of "show" is ultra-present, it is sometimes good to reward the shadow workers. The trophy of the best defender goes in this direction and was obtained by the Frenchman from Utah Rudy Gobert in 2020.

🏆 6th man

The 6th man trophy is a slightly less prestigious award than the others, but still quite respected in the United States. Sometimes the decision during a match can come from a player who was not a starter at kick-off. In 2020/2021, he is the Utah Jazz player Jordan Clarkson who was named the best 6th man of the season.

🏆 Best coach

Because the players don't have to be the only ones rewarded, a trophy is also awarded to the best coach of the season. Principles of play, aura, coaching, balance sheet are all criteria taken into account by the jury. Tom Thibodeau was elected the best coach of the 2020/2021 season for his work within the New York Knicks.

The statistics of the 2020/2021 season to help you make your NBA prono

Before finalizing your NBA prono, it is always better to consult the statistics of the previous season :

• NBA Champion : Milwaukee Bucks
• Winner Western Conference : Phoenix Suns
• Winner Eastern Conference : Milwaukee Bucks
• MVP : Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets
• Rookie of the Year : LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets
• Best defender of the year : Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz
• Best 6th man : Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz
• Coach of the Year : Tom Thibodeau of the New York Knicks
• Top scorer : Stephen Curry (32 points/game) of the Golden State Warriors
• Best passer : Russell Westbrook (11.7 assists/game) of the Washington Wizards
• Best rebounder : Clint Capela (14.3 rebounds/game) from the Atlanta Hawks
• Best balance sheet : Utah Jazz (72.2% win)

Previous winners in the NBA

Winner	Finalist	Season	Number of titles
San Antonio Spurs	Cleveland Cavaliers	2007	fourth
Boston Celtics	Los Angeles Lakers	2008	seventeenth
Los Angeles Lakers	Orlando Magic	2009	fifteenth
Los Angeles Lakers	Boston Celtics	2010	sixteenth
Dallas Mavericks	Miami Heat	2011	first
Miami Heat	Oklahoma City Thunder	2012	second
Miami Heat	San Antonio Spurs	2013	third
San Antonio Spurs	Miami Heat	2014	fifth
Golden State Warriors	Cleveland Cavaliers	2015	fifth
Cleveland Cavaliers	Golden State Warriors	2016	first
Golden State Warriors	Cleveland Cavaliers	2017	fifth
Golden State Warriors	Cleveland Cavaliers	2018	sixth
Toronto Raptors	Golden State Warriors	2019	first
Los Angeles Lakers	Miami Heat	2020	seventeenth
Milwaukee Bucks	Phoenix Suns	2021	second

The records in the NBA

Since its creation, the National Basketball Association has welcomed the best basketball players in the world. The history of the NBA is therefore particularly rich, with many records that have built its legend over the years :

• Highest number of points in a single game : Wilt Chamberlain, 100 points scored with the Philadelphia Warriors against the New York Knicks on March 2, 1962.
• Most points in a quarter : Klay Thompson, 37 points scored with the Golden State Warriors against the Sacramento Kings on January 24, 2015.
• Highest number of points on an extension : Stephen Curry, 17 points scored with the Golden State Warriors against the Portland Trail Blazers on May 9, 2016.
• Most rebounds in a game : Wilt Chamberlain, 55 rebounds made with the Philadelphia Warriors against the Boston Celtics on November 24, 1960.
• Most points scored in the NBA : Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with 38,387 career points scored.
• Most seasons as the top scorer : Michael Jordan with 10 seasons at the top of the ranking of the best scorers.
• Most successful team in the NBA : the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics tied with 17 titles won.
• Most successful player in the NBA : Bill Russell with 11 titles, all won with the Boston Celtics in thirteen contested seasons.
• Player voted the most times MVP in the regular season : Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with 6 MVP titles, just ahead of Michael Jordan and his 5 trophies.
• Player voted the most times MVP of the NBA Finals : Michael Jordan with 6 MVP titles, ahead of LeBron James and his 4 trophies.
• Career leading 3-point scorer : Stephen Curry with 3117 successful 3-point shots (42.76% success rate)
• Most 3-pointers in a single game : Klay Thompson, 14 successful 3-point shots with the Golden State Warriors against the Chicago Bulls on October 29, 2018.

We answer all your questions via our FAQ.

To finish, we will make a small summary of this section dedicated to the NBA. We also take the opportunity to answer all your questions and give you some sports betting tips!

📝 Why follow our free NBA predictions?

We offer you NBA predictions on the most beautiful posters of the regular season and on the entirety of the play-offs. Each prediction is written by a basketball expert and presents you with a complete analysis. You will find precise tips, useful statistics as well as the odds available on sports betting sites.

🍀 Who are the favorites to win the NBA championship title?

We estimate that three teams can claim the title of NBA champion: the Golden State Warriors, the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks. We have also explained our prediction in this article.

🥉 Which are the best bookmakers to bet on the NBA?

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🏀 How is the NBA season going?

The 30 NBA teams are divided into two conferences. At the end of the regular season, the top six in each conference advance directly to the playoffs. The teams ranked between seventh and tenth place compete for the two remaining tickets.

During the playoffs from each conference, the teams still competing go through three rounds: the first round, the semi-finals and the conference finals. Each round is a knockout and takes place in the "Best of 7" format. To reach the next round, the winning team must therefore win 4 matches. The winners of the two conferences then meet again for the NBA Finals.

🔎 Who to bet on in the NBA?

It all depends on the available odds and the opportunities to be seized. Classic bets are about the final result, but you can also opt for a long-term bet on the future NBA champion or on the future MVP of the regular season. Basketball being a decidedly statistical sport, other types of bets are likely to interest you: number of points scored by a particular player, points gap between the two teams, top scorer of the match, etc.