The Los Angeles Clippers opened up to win on the 2020 NBA title. However, if you take a close look at the 2020 NBA Championship chances right now, it is the Lakers who have moved into the favorites role.
Which group is the best bet at this point?
Odds as of 12/08/2019.
After Kawhi Leonard made his choice the Purple and Gold needed to move to round out their roster. The moves they have made are likely what has pushed them forward concerning the betting odds (although the Clippers are still preferred at +350 at BetOnline).
The Lakers picked up Jared Dudley, Quinn Cook, Troy Daniels, Danny Green, Avery Bradley and DeMarcus Cousins. They have a succession and that is vital. Given LeBron James capacity to break down guards, the cast needs to include powerful perimeter shooting.
The signing of Cousins was also a shrewd pickup, because he did not cost the group and has a upside down. Cousins had an up and down year with the Warriors but really is a former All-Star. As a seat guy who can step in give away and to start or a starter, this is a great pickup.
The problem using overhauling a roster is we dont understand how the pieces will all fit together. Ordinarily, its not something you worry about using James as he elevates the play everybody around him. That didnt happen last season as the team collapsed.
Its very likely that James makes men like Rondo, Bradley, Cousins, Green and Daniels improve. At exactly the identical moment, when this group is the favorite, you have to be considering the downside risk and theres a few here.
Also, dont forget that theres an entirely new coaching team. That adds to the element of doubt. For these reasons, I would not bet on this group. Not at this price.
The Clippers seem to win it all as they have roster consistency. Not only will be head coach Doc Rivers back, but this really is a group that brings forth Patrick Beverley, Lou Williams along with Montrezl Harrell, who were the center of last years unit. Ivica Zubac and landry Shamet spent half of the season with the team.
Paul George and kawhi Leonard are stellar players and with Beverley, you simply know that this team will be a lock-down unit. With all the Lakers, that side of this courtroom gets you wonder.
Of the two Los Angeles teams, I would sooner wager the Clippers than the Lakers.
Two groups whom I enjoy are the two at +800: the Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers.
The Rockets have James Harden and two MVP-caliber gamers Russell Westbrook. And dont forget, they nearly beat against the Golden State Warriors in the match with Chris Paul at each of the past two years. How much is it with Westbrook? They made great moves, obtaining Austin Rivers and Tyson Chandler.
They have the best starting lineup in the Eastern Conference In terms of the 76ers, they are a bit but within my head. This is a team which has been a basket off from beating against the Toronto Raptors at Game 7.
Whereas the East is much simpler the Western Conference playoffs will be quite a gauntlet. Philadelphia may be good enough to beat on but using a much easier path to the final is vital to winning this brace. That is why I enjoy Philadelphia in +800.
Let us keep it civil and have fun.
