NBA title chances have undergone a seismic shift since Damien Lillard was traded to Milwaukee Bucks And Jrue Vacations landed with the Boston Celtics.
Guards switching teams have shaken things up, with Boston and Milwaukee tied as NBA title favorites at +380 (bet $10 to win $48 total).
THE Denver Nuggets And Phoenix Suns are considered the best teams in the Western Conference since they each have +550 to win the title.
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THE San Antonio Spurs won the draft lottery and selected a potential franchise player Victor Wembanyamabut the Spurs are tied with seven other teams for the longest odds at +50,000.
NBA Analyst FOX Sports Ric Bucher gives his prediction for the NBA Finals, and he predicts that the co-favorites Celtics or Bucks will not win the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
Let’s take a look at the title chances for each team in the league, as the regular season opens on Tuesday.
Championship odds for the 2023-24 NBA season*:
Boston Celtics: +380 (bet $10 to win $48 in total)
Milwaukee Bucks: +380 (bet $10 to win $48 in total)
Denver Nuggets: +550 (bet $10 to win $65 in total)
Phoenix Suns: +550 (bet $10 to win $65 in total)
the Los Angeles Lakers: +1300 (bet $10 to win $140 in total)
Warriors of the Golden State: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 in total)
Cleveland Cavaliers: +2400 (bet $10 to win $250 in total)
Memphis Grizzlies: +2400 (bet $10 to win $250 in total)
Dallas Mavericks: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 in total)
Los Angeles Clippers: +2700 (bet $10 to win $280 in total)
Philadelphia 76ers: +2700 (bet $10 to win $280 in total)
Miami heat: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 in total)
New Orleans Pelicans +4200 (bet $10 to win $430 in total)
New York Knicks: +4600 (bet $10 to win $470 in total)
Kings of Sacramento: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 in total)
Minnesota Timberwolves: +5500 (bet $10 to win $560 in total)
Oklahoma City Thunder: +8500 (bet $10 to win $860 in total)
Chicago Bulls: +13000 (bet $10 to win $1,310 in total)
Atlanta Falcons: +13000 (bet $10 to win $1,310 in total)
Brooklyn nets: +13000 (bet $10 to win $1,310 in total)
Toronto Raptors: +13000 (bet $10 to win $1,310 in total)
Indiana Pacers: +26000 (bet $10 to win $2,610 in total)
Portland Trail Blazers: +50,000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 in total)
Wizards of Washington: +50,000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 in total)
Charlotte Frelons: +50,000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 in total)
Utah Jazz: +50,000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 in total)
Magic of Orlando: +50,000 (bet $10 to win $5,010)
San Antonio Spurs: +50,000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 in total)
Houston Rockets: +50,000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 in total)
Detroit Pistons: +50,000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 in total)
* Odds as of 10/22/2023
Picks from FOX Sports NBA analyst Ric Bucher:
“Yes, the Nuggets lost some key contributors in Bruce Brown And Jeff Green, but they also have a core that is in its prime, signed through next season — meaning no personal contract agenda — and now bolstered by the collective understanding of exactly what it takes to win it all. That puts them on par with the current cores of Golden State and Milwaukee.
“The difference? These teams are coming out of their peak. The Nuggets are entering it. Oh, and they have an enigma 7-footer, Nikola Jokicfor which no one in the league seems to have the answer. »
A distant chance of making the playoffs
“The Thunder are currently the 11th best team in the Western Conference, based on their chances to win the conference title. It certainly won’t be where they are at the end of the season – I’d count on them to be one of the eight playoff participants, even if it requires going through the Play-In tournament.
“The depth and versatility of their team, led by All-Star point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderdefensive stopper Lou DortInspector Gadget Chet Holmgren and clever Josh Giddeymight be one of the league’s best-kept secrets.
PICK: Thunder (+8500, bet $10 to win $860 total) to make playoffs
PICK: Celtics-Nuggets reach the NBA Finals (+900, bet $10 to win $100 total)
PICK: Nuggets to win the NBA title (+550, bet $10 to win $65 total)
So, will you put money on the Bucks or the Celtics to win it all? Or do you like Bucher’s picks for the defending champion Nuggets?
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