The Western Conference already was showcasing an intriguing race for the top seed in the 2020 NBA playoffs when play was halted because of the coronavirus pandemic. When action resumes, the battle for the Western Conference title could be one of the most memorable in recent memory. William Hill sportsbooks are still taking NBA futures wagers on each conference. Before locking in any 2020 NBA Western Conference futures picks, you NEED to see what SportsLine expert Mike Barner has to say.

A nationally acclaimed NBA expert, Barner uses in-depth knowledge of every roster to find betting advantages against the spread and in the futures market. His knowledge has been on full display this season: When play stopped, Barner was 113-84 on NBA picks, returning a whopping $2,063 to $100 players.

Now Barner, who digs deep into the data to discern every team's true strength, has broken down the latest 2020 Eastern Conference future title odds and revealed his top picks, as well as his clubs to avoid. 

We can tell you he's fading the Houston Rockets, saying they're not a strong value at +800. Barner cites their recent struggles as reason for concern regarding their viability in the postseason.

Instead, Barner has found another team he believes has significantly more value and is also eyeing a HUGE longshot that could lead to a BIG payout! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any picks of your own.

So who wins the 2020 Western Conference crown? And which HUGE longshot could stun the NBA? ... Join SportsLine right now to see which NBA Western Conference futures bets you should be all over, all from the elite NBA handicapper who has returned more than $2,000 on NBA spread picks this season!