The Bill Simmons Podcast Part Three: An NBA Skins Draft Plus Award Predictions | With Ryen Russillo and Joe House
Oct 12, 2022
Ryen Russillo, a savvy sports analyst, and Joe House, known for his sharp commentary, dive into the exhilarating world of NBA predictions. They engage in a playful draft to choose teams based on anticipated wins and losses, sparking humorous debates. The duo also analyzes potential MVP candidates and various award odds, shedding light on both favorites and underrated players. Their banter is filled with strategic insights and light-hearted fun, making for an engaging discussion that captures the current landscape of basketball.
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NBA Skins Game
- Bill Simmons, Ryen Russillo, and Joe House introduce a skins-style game for predicting NBA team wins and losses.
- They adopted this from musician Matt Stell's league, which includes various celebrities.
Draft Strategy
- Picking a team's losses is considered a safer strategy than projecting 60 wins, especially with the first pick.
- Bill Simmons suggests focusing on potentially high-loss teams like San Antonio.
MVP Odds Insight
- Oddsmakers seem to factor in voter fatigue, as demonstrated by Giannis Antetokounmpo's and Nikola Jokic's lower MVP odds.
- Ryen Russillo suggests considering Kevin Durant or Jayson Tatum for MVP due to better value.