Trae Young led the NBA with 11.6 assists last season
Nikola Jokic has finished in the top three in assists in three straight seasons
Tyrese Haliburton will miss the entire season with an Achilles injury
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| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Trae Young | -130 BET HERE |
| Nikola Jokic | +275 BET HERE |
| Cade Cunningham | +1000 BET HERE |
| James Harden | +1000 BET HERE |
| Luka Doncic | +1800 BET HERE |
| LaMelo Ball | +2500 BET HERE |
| Andrew Nembhard | +3000 BET HERE |
| Josh Giddey | +5000 BET HERE |
| Ja Morant | +7500 BET HERE |
The Nuggers are entering a new era, following the termination of longtime head coach Mike Malone late last season. While it may take time to adjust, we trust the talent around Jokic to provide plenty of opportunities for assists. Given the big man’s consistency over the last few seasons, he’s one of the safest bets on the board.
Young is also a great bet, but we don’t like it at this price. We also worry that the Hawks may end up trading players away this season, including Porzingis. That could disrupt the flow of this new-look offense enough to cost the guard his second consecutive assist title.
Betting on the NBA Assist Leader this season is easy! Simply head to your favorite sportsbook and navigate to the NBA page. There will be a tab labeled “Futures”, where you can wager on this year’s division winner.
Before you place your bet, be sure to do your homework. Many bettors make the mistake of making a snap decision without considering all the factors. While that is always tempting with future bets, spending time researching the division will drastically increase your chances of winning.
Reading the odds for the NBA Assist Leaders can be confusing, but we have you covered. Below, we’ll share how to read the odds before placing your bet.
When reading odds from a sportsbook, you’ll see numbers with a (+) or (-) in front of them. The plus sign means that you will win the number after it when betting $100. If the number has a minus sign, you need to bet that amount to win $100.
Online sportsbooks organize the betting favorites according to their odds, with the favorite listed at the top. This can help you determine who is still in the running, allowing you to decide which players to research before placing your bet.
The race to become the NBA Assist Leader can be unpredictable, which favors bettors and often leads to better odds.
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Russell Westbrook and James Harden have dominated the assist category over the last decade, but the veterans have seen their numbers drop over the years. Now, a new and exciting group of players has added some more excitement to the race.
Below is a list of the NBA Assist Leaders from the previous ten seasons.
| Year | NBA Assist Leader |
|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Trae Young |
| 2023-24 | Tyrese Haliburton |
| 2022-23 | James Harden |
| 2021-22 | Chris Paul |
| 2020-21 | Russell Westbrook |
| 2019-20 | LeBron James |
| 2018-19 | Russell Westbrook |
| 2017-18 | Russell Westbrook |
| 2016-17 | James Harden |
| 2015-16 | Rajon Rondo |
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