The 2024-25 Fair Grounds meeting begins Friday, kicking off with an exciting weekend of stakes races for Louisiana-bred horses.

The Utah Jazz secured their first home victory of the season, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 115-113 on Thursday night, extending the Mavericks' losing streak to four games. John Collins was the star of the game, scoring 28 points, including a game-winning dunk with just 6.4 seconds left to give the Jazz the lead for good. Collins also grabbed nine rebounds, while Jordan Clarkson contributed 20 points to the win.

The NBA is considering a radical change to its traditional All-Star Game format, which could make the NBA ODDS for this event much more unpredictable and exciting. After years of criticism for the lack of competitiveness, the league is planning a new structure that could create surprises for bettors. If you're a fan of sports betting, this change could offer new opportunities to make smarter predictions.

James Harden continues to make history in the NBA. On Sunday, during the Los Angeles Clippers 116-105 win over the Utah Jazz, "The Beard" surpassed Ray Allen on the all-time list for most three-pointers made, claiming second place with 2,975 threes. Allen finished with 2,973, and now Harden is only behind Stephen Curry, who leads with 3,782 three-pointers.

The 2024 NBA season continues to surprise everyone. Unexpected teams are shining, while others are disappointing. Do you know who to bet on yet? Let’s analyze the favorites and surprises of the season!