Although Real Madrid does not currently have important football players due to injuries, the royal club is full of talent and very solid footballers who are capable of replacing players like Mbappe or Bellingham against teams like Getafe. At home this season, Real is playing unbelievably well and has won all matches except for 2 losses against City and a surprising defeat against Celtic. The 29 goals scored in 12 home matches from Real's side show a strong offense, so we can expect stability from this team.
The French strength is not huge and they have already lost to Finland away and only narrowly defeated Hungary a couple of days ago. In the previous round, the French won at home with a 16-point handicap against Belgium, who lost all their group matches played so far. Therefore, I believe that the Hungarians must fight and not lose by such a margin.
With a very poor accuracy, especially from the 3-point zone, this team still managed to beat Sweden with such a high score. Now, they are playing against Estonia, where they can once again hope for some points. The team is good at running and shooting a lot of points, as well as making many 3-point shots. 55 3-point shots were made by both teams, and if the team can perform even better, this line will be easily achieved with the wind on their side.
The Croatians are striving to return to the elite and with a very solid starting five at home, they have already defeated the German national team, which lacks strong NBA and Euroleague basketball players. Šaric and Hezonja alone can win against such a German team, and Smith and other interesting Croatians have a lot of potential. The odds are high and the chances are very good, so taking everything into account, it seems like a good bet.
Bucks leaving the East is a serious possibility, especially with such high odds. Giannis is having another incredible season and it doesn't seem like his form will decline. Ryan Rollins is becoming a great player. Kevin Porter Jr is not yet there, but he will be, and if we don't count his non-basketball related issues, he is a great player. AJ Green is a complete sniper who can make shots in every game. Myles Turner is struggling right now, but he will start making shots soon. The recipe for the Bucks is clear - Giannis is the main man and the shooters are placed around him, and with this team, it's possible to win championships.
The main contenders will most likely be Cleveland, 76ers, and Knicks, maybe even Orlando, but it's disappointing and unclear which of them will rise this season.
Outrights (NBA 2025/26 - To Reach the Playoffs - Golden State Warriors : NO) @500 4/10
The West is very competitive. In the past years, it was not clear who would rank in the top 4 - 11.
The Spurs will still be in the mix, and the Rockets look strong. It's too early to count out the Kings.
Curry is 37 years old, Butler is 36, and Draymond is 35, so the core players are getting older and could potentially face the same injuries.