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Betting Above The Rim

Betting Above The Rim

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 Hosted by Coach James Young, this twice-a-week review of NBA and College Basketball will keep you updated on everything on and off the court. By combining in-depth basketball analysis, betting strategies, and engaging discussions on sports and pop culture, this podcast will inform, entertain and inspire you. Basketball
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  • 192: 6/27: NBA Draft Recap: Flagg Wins ROY? + Holiday & Porzingis Get Traded

    192: 6/27: NBA Draft Recap: Flagg Wins ROY? + Holiday & Porzingis Get Traded
    Jun 27 2025
    The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft has concluded as well as some major trades that occurred now that the 2024-25 season is officially over. Also, some notable players were able to agree contract extensions with their respective teams. In addition, there are some games happening in the WNBA on Friday. All of these will be discussed on this episode with Coach James Young.


    On our Tip-Off Topics, we review the trades that happened this week: Kristaps Porzingis traded to the Hawks, Jrue Holiday to the Blazers, CJ McCollum to the Wizards, and, what took place on draft night, Mark Williams to the Suns. In addition, Kyrie Irving, Fred VanVleet, and Daniel Gafford resigned with their respective teams on contract extensions. There’s been a lot of moving parts to start the offseason and it’s only going to continue as the summer progresses.


    On our Award Tour, we recap the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Coach gives his winners and losers of the draft. In addition, we take a look at the Rookie of the Year odds to see how all the first-rounders stack up in the betting market.


    Lastly, on Coach’s Scouting Report, we preview Friday’s WNBA slate. Coach gives you a best bet for the each matchup as there are five games on the docket.
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    23 mins
  • 191: 6/24: OKC Wins First Ever NBA Title + Kevin Durant Trade to Rockets & More

    191: 6/24: OKC Wins First Ever NBA Title + Kevin Durant Trade to Rockets & More
    Jun 24 2025
    The Oklahoma City Thunder win their first ever NBA Championship in franchise history as the NBA Finals concluded on Sunday. There was also some major breaking news regarding Game 7 and in the offseason for the rest of the teams in league as well as some WNBA action along with the coverage of the NBA Draft on Wednesday. All will be uncovered with Coach James Young on this episode.

    On Our Tip Off Topics, we recap the OKC Thunder capturing their first NBA Championship as they took down the Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was awarded Finals MVP as well; however, Tyrese Haliburton sustained a torn Achilles near the end of the first quarter. In addition, a major blockbuster trade unfold over the weekend as Kevin Durant got traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and future draft picks. How does this impact both teams going forward? In the WNBA, sad news for the Liberty as Jonquel Jones goes down with an ankle injury that will sideline her for 4-6 weeks. Also, Paige Bueckers becomes that fastest player in WNBA history to record 200+ points and 50+ assists.

    On our Award Tour, as the 2025 NBA Draft approaches on Wednesday, we take a look at the odds for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th overall picks as well as which players will go top 5 and top 10. This year’s draft is going to be very interesting for sure.

    Lastly, on Coach’s Scouting Report, we preview Tuesday slate in the WNBA. Coach gives a best bet for each matchup.
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    23 mins
  • 190: 6/19: Tyrese Haliburton Injured Prior to Game 6 + Scuffles in Fever vs Sun Game

    190: 6/19: Tyrese Haliburton Injured Prior to Game 6 + Scuffles in Fever vs Sun Game
    Jun 19 2025
    A lot of action in the NBA and WNBA to uncover. Coach James Young will take you through the continuation of the NBA Finals and the rest of the WNBA Season.


    On our Tip Off Topics, we recap Game 5 of the NBA Finals as the Thunder take a commanding 3-2 series lead over the Pacers. In addition, Tyrese Haliburton had suffered a strain in his right hamstring, which could be the difference maker with the Pacers chances to capture the title. In the WNBA, there were two scuffles that took place during Wednesday’s Fever/Sun game. Should there have been better officiating throughout the game? In addition, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu made a major impact in their close win over the Dream.


    On our Award Tour, we take a look at the updated win totals for these three WNBA teams as the season goes along: Liberty, Storm, and Valkyries. Should we take the over to under for each team?


    Lastly on Coach’s Scouting Report, we preview Game 6 of the NBA Finals as well as two games in the WNBA. Coach gives you a best bet for each matchup.
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    23 mins
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