AJ Salah
AJ Salah
296 Articles
296 Articles
AJ joined the Covers Team in 2020 as a publishing editor. A lifelong hoops-head and avid poker player, AJ had the right mix of hardwood intel and gambling acumen, and it wasn't long before he also became a fixture in Covers' rotation of NBA writers.
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2024 NBA Championship Odds: Celtics Remain No. 1 Following Game 2 Loss to Heat
The 2023-24 playoffs are upon us, and we've seen plenty of contenders' NBA championship odds fluctuate. Boston throttled Miami in Game 1 but fell by 10 in Game 2. NBA Finals odds still have the Celtics as the overall favorite, though.
2024 NBA Finals MVP Odds: Tatum Narrowly Favored Over Jokic
The playoffs have arrived, which means NBA Finals MVP odds are sure to be picking up action in the coming days and weeks. Get the lowdown on the favorites, trends, history and more!
2024 WNBA Championship Odds: Aces Still Favorites as Clark Debut Looms
Not even key injuries and the New York Liberty superteam could stop the Las Vegas Aces from repeating as champs. See who's threatening the three-peat as the 2024 WNBA championship odds take shape in free agency.
NBA Finals Predictions 2024: Celtics and Nuggets on Collision Course?
Get the latest NBA Finals predictions, props odds, and more as our experts break down the action leading up to a potential Celtics-Nuggets showdown.
Caitlin Clark Odds: Prop Bets for Clark's Upcoming WNBA Rookie Season
Caitlin Clark's about to take the WNBA by storm, and sportsbooks are already setting the stage for what's sure to be a historic rookie reason. Check out the odds for Caitlin Clark props ahead of her debut with the Indiana Fever.
2024 NBA Most Improved Player Odds: Maxey Seals the Win
Tyrese Maxey has been on fire for the 76ers, and established himself as a favorite for the Most Improved Player odds. Despite a late charge from Coby White, Maxey held on to win MIP.
NBA Odds: What Does Warriors Offseason Have in Store for Curry & Co?
The Golden State Warriors are staring the end of an era in the face. After missing the playoffs entirely, our expert breaks down the NBA odds to see if GSW's stars could be in new threads for the 2024-25 season.
Wurth 400: Dover Picks, Betting Odds & Race Preview
Kyle Larson's leading the points standings this year, but would like to assert himself with another win. He's the NASCAR odds favorite at Dover for the Wurth 400 — find out if our betting picks think he can get the job done.
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NBA Play-In Tournament Odds and Schedule: Butler, Williamson Out Friday
The NBA playoffs are around the corner, but first, the Play-In Tournament odds need to play out. Check out the full schedule for tonight's finale.
Bronny James NBA Draft Odds: Which Team Will Unite LeBron with his Son?
Bronny James draft odds are all the rage, with LeBron's son officially declaring for 2024's draft. See which NBA teams are most likely to select him in the NBA Draft on June 26 and 27.
2024 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Odds: Reid's Late Charge Wins Him 6MOY
Malik Monk appeared to have 6MOY odds in the bag as recently as a few weeks ago, but a late cold streak, combined with inspired play from Naz Reid, flipped this volatile market yet again.
2024 NBA Rookie of the Year Odds: Wembanyama Ends the Proceedings
The Rookie of the Year odds seemed like Victor Wembanyama's to lose — and despite Chet Holmgren's best efforts, Wemby's ROY win is inevitable. Get the latest on the ROY race as one phenom awaits coronation.
2024 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Odds: Gobert's Lead Insurmountable
After being somewhat written off in Minnesota last season, Rudy Gobert is stepping up on D with great results in 2023-24, making him the clear favorite in the Defensive Player of the Year odds.
NBA Clutch Player of the Year Odds: Curry Overtakes DeRozan Late
With the regular season now also down to its final moments, the NBA's Clutch Player of the Year odds are a tight race between two of its noted late-game killers, with Stephen Curry barely edging out DeMar DeRozan.
2024 NBA Coach of the Year Odds: Thunder's Daigneault Still Leads, Finch Holding Steady
The Thunder are leveling up yet again, and forcing many to ask if they're a title contender already. Mark Daigneault thus leads the NBA Coach of the Year odds down the stretch run.
2023-24 NBA MVP Odds: Jokic Leaving Doncic, Gilgeous-Alexander in his Dust
The 2023-24 NBA season has seen some wild awards futures movement, and the Most Valuable Player odds continue to shake up, with Nikola Jokic cementing his place as the betting favorite.
2024 Men's Olympic Basketball Odds: USA Roster Announced, Odds Shorten to -500
Sportsbooks are looking ahead to Paris 2024 with Olympic men's basketball odds posted for the outright winner. USA is a heavy favorite after its FIBA collapse — who else is among the top contenders?
2024 WNBA MVP Odds: Can Caitlin Clark Challenge A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart?
As A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart are primed for another tight WNBA MVP odds battle, rookie phenom Caitlin Clark is about to take the league by storm. Can she challenge the league's best in her first season?
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