The nationally broadcasted NBA HORSE Competition featuring pro basketball players hitting shots on camera will take place from personal courts around the country. It will give fans another creative glimpse at elite basketball talent despite the NBA being postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic. The “NBA 2K” Players Tournament ends Saturday.
Like the “NBA 2K” bracket, the HORSE showcase will be the subject of sports betting. Right now, Trae Young and Chris Paul are considered the favorites to take home the HORSE crown.
Below you can find information on participants and betting lines for the tournament.
MORE: Get the latest HORSE odds from Sports Insider
NBA HORSE tournament players
The pool of competitors include active and retired NBA players as well as two WNBA vets.
Trae Young, who also participated in the “NBA 2K” Players Tournament, might be the biggest draw of the bunch.
Here’s the HORSE roster:
Trae Young (Hawks) Chris Paul (Thunder Zach LaVine (Bulls) Mike Conley (Jazz) Paul Pierce (former NBA) Chancey Billups (former NBA) Allie Quigley (Sky) Tamika Catchings (former WNBA)
NBA HORSE competition odds
Here are the odds to win the NBA HORSE Challenge courtesy of Sports Insider:
Best HORSE prop bets
Unfortunately, most books are not taking prop bets for the competition, which is extremely lame given all of the possibilities there. We would have loved to have seen “Player to hit the longest shot” or “First shot made with eyes closed” among other possible wagers. Oh well.
