There are few things that can shake NBA odds like an injury to a
world class player. Basketball fans saw exactly that over the weekend as
it was announced that Kevin Durant would miss as many as 10 weeks
recovering from a fracture in his foot. Don’t be surprised if Oklahoma
City supporters are suddenly less optimistic.
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Durant was last year’s MVP, and without him, the Thunder will lose an
imposing two-way threat that averaged 32.0 PPG, 7.4 RPG and 5.5 APG.
Suffice it to say, oddsmakers are taking precaution to ensure the
franchise is valued accurately heading into the season. They are
currently 7/1 to win the championship.
On one hand, Durant’s injury makes the Thunder far less appealing on the
NBA futures market. On the other hand, the superstar could be back in
the line up as soon as early December, bringing great value to anyone
who took the longer odds.
One thing to pay attention to during Durant’s time on the mend is how
his teammates step up. Russell Westbrook made a case for himself as one
of the league’s best No. 2 options, but that doesn’t always translate
into success in the No. 1 spot.
It’s hard to say for sure what to make of the Oklahoma City Thunder as a
basketball betting option. Perhaps we’ll find out what they’re truly
made of with Durant on the sidelines.
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