The new NBA season tips off on Oct. 21 and with it comes a wide range of betting possibilities, from player awards like MVP and Rookie of the Year to which team wins the NBA championship.

So which bets stand out?

We asked our NBA betting experts André Snellings, Eric Moody, Eric Karabell, Jim McCormick and Steve Alexander to identify their favorite futures bet to make heading into the 2025-26 season.

Luka Doncic to win MVP (+425)

You're not going to break the bank with this one, but Luka has a huge chip on his shoulder after last season's shocking trade that sent him to the Lakers. And with LeBron James banged up to start the season, Doncic has a chance to be a one-man wrecking crew for the foreseeable future. He should challenge to lead the league in scoring and could average a tr

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