Mike D’Antoni is done in New York, and though the reasons aren’t publicly known at the moment, prop odds in the aftermath of his resignation are already in the public domain.
Mike D’Antoni Resignation Sparks New York Knicks Prop Odds
There was a rash of Knicks props posted at Bovada within hours of the report that the head coach had resigned.
Most intriguing among them was odds on Phil Jackson taking over as head coach by next season.
And more immediately, what does the move mean for the Knicks’ playoff chances? It’s an even-odds proposition that the Knicks miss the playoffs.
And fans guessing on the team’s win total for 2012 have a new number etched in sportsbook stone: 31.5 wins.
“There are prop odds on Lin starting the rest of the games and Melo starting the rest of the games on the Knicks’ schedule, but it’s that Jackson prop that has people talking,” said Mark Presley, NBA analyst at OddsShark.com.
How Many Wins will the New York Knicks have in the 2011-2012 Regular Season
31.5
How will the New York Knicks 2011-12 Season end?
Do Not Make Playoffs 1/1
Eliminated in First Round of Playoffs 10/11
Eliminated in Second Round 13/2
Eliminated in Conference Finals 12/1
Eliminated in NBA Finals 25/1
Win NBA Championship 30/1
Will Jeremy Lin start all of the last 24 Games of the Regular Season for the New York Knicks?
Yes 1/2
No 3/2
Will Carmelo Anthony start all of the last 24 Games of the Regular Season for the New York Knicks?
Yes 2/5
No 7/4
Will Phil Jackson be the Head Coach of the New York Knicks for Game 1 of the 2012-2013 Season?
Yes 4/7
No 5/4
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