Caesars and several other Las Vegas sportsbooks see the Lakers as the early favorites to capture next season's NBA title.
Michigan State was a popular pick among bettors to win the NCAA tournament, so Friday's stunning opening-round loss to Middle Tennessee State was good news for sportsbooks.
More money and more bets have been placed on Michigan State to win the NCAA tournament than on any other team at the Westgate SuperBook and William Hill's Nevada sportsbook.
After starting the season with 24 straight victories, the Warriors have had the 1995-96 Bulls' record 72-win season on their radar. Now Golden State is favored in Las Vegas to set the mark.
Stipe Miocic has been named to challenge Fabricio Werdum for the UFC heavyweight championship in Las Vegas, replacing the injured Cain Velasquez.
A last-minute touchdown in the College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T shifted millions in betting dollars as Clemson covered a 6.5-point spread in a loss to Alabama.
