- The Celtics and Thunder are neck and neck as favorites to win the NBA Finals this season, at +230 and +240 respectively.
- No other team has better than +650 odds to win the title
BOSTON – With the All-Star break in the rearview mirror for the NBA, the focus now shifts back to who’s bringing home the Larry O’Brien trophy for the 2024-25 season.
NBA Futures – NBA Championship Odds
| Team | Odds (Bovada) | Odds (BetOnline) |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | +230 | +220 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | +240 | +225 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | +650 | +700 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | +850 | +900 |
| Denver Nuggets | +1300 | +1400 |
The Celtics and Thunder are the clear favorites to win the East and West, coming in at +230 and +240 respectively on Bovada. An exact finals matchup of Boston and OKC is listed at +250, with the next closest being Cleveland vs OKC at +750.
Both teams are top six in both points per game and points allowed per game, Boston 6th in PPG (117.2) and 5th in PA (108.1), while OKC is 5th in PPG (117.8) and 1st in PA (104.9).
Boston is a strong contender to repeat as champions, bringing back the majority of their roster from last season. Online sportsbooks like the C’s to end the season on top once again.
OKC is young, but loaded with talent, led by Shai-Gilgeous Alexander.
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The Cavs (+650), Lakers (+850), and Nuggets (+1300) round out the top 5, but have significantly longer odds at NBA online sportsbooks.
Cleveland has been surprisingly dominant throughout the regular season, boasting a 44-10 record which is tied for the league’s best with OKC. They also traded for De’Andre Hunter, who is averaging 19 points per game on 46% shooting from the field and 40% from 3.
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Despite this, many do not view them as a true threat to take home the title this season, as reflected by their odds.
Donovan Mitchell has never advanced past the conference semifinals in his career and his supporting cast is unproven on the biggest stage.
The Lakers made arguably the biggest trade in NBA history at this year’s trade deadline, acquiring superstar Luka Doncic in exchange for Anthony Davis.
However, LeBron James turned 40 years old in late December and Doncic only played in 22 of 49 games this season for the Dallas Mavericks while dealing with a calf strain. On top of this, the Lakers rank outside the top 10 in both PPG and PA.
The Nuggets have a high-flying offense and a below-average defense.
Despite the fact that they have three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, the 23rd-best defense in the league is likely to hold the Nuggets back from making another title run. Defense wins championships and that is something the Nuggets simply do not have.
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