Gina and Big Perk discuss the Laker’s title odds with Anthony Davis only a handful of days away from a return. Gina thinks there’s lots of value in the Lakers’ future to win it all. 

Then we shift to the East, where Big Perk is all in on the Sixers. Big Perk thinks Philly will come out of the East with the Nets still dealing with lingering injury issues. Perk is also sticking with Simmons to win DPOY and likes Philly to cover in the first half tonight against the Warriors.

We dive into Perks Picks, and Gina and Big Perk like the Bucks and Memphis to both cover in the first half. While Gina and Perk aren't sure if the Wizards will cover against the Thunder, they are both loving the play of Russ Westbrook as a “walking triple double.”

Finally, Big Perk thinks Julius Randle should be in the MVP conversation since the Knicks are playing their best basketball in nearly a decade. 

The Betting Academy: Hoops Edition is a collaboration between The Gaming Society and the Extra Points Podcast Network.