Celtics Odds To Win Championship
After a unique Boston Celtics season that ended with them falling to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals, it's time to turn the page to 2021. The Celtics are expected to be a contender. A quick aside, if you decide to back the Celtics to win it all, make sure to look for better odds than their current +1000. If Boston beats Philadelphia in Game 2 on Wednesday, those odds should drop to +800 or, maybe, less. One of the best places to search for odds is to call bookie pay per head agents.
What are the odds for each team to win the NBA Championship?
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There are favorites, long shots, and dark horses as the NBA starts its run to the championship Monday. BetMGM offers up odds on each team to win the NBA title.
Orlando Magic, Brooklyn Nets
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The longest shots on the board despite all the games being played in the Orlando bubble. The Magic would be an all-time stunner, as would the Brooklyn Nets: Odds: 250-1
Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder
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A pair of teams that are formidable foes but don’t figure to have what it takes to make the deep run it takes to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The Pacers and Thunder won’t be eliminated without a tussle, but in the end the oddsmakers see them as teams that will, um, be bounced. Odds: 80-1
Utah Jazz
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Celtics Chance Of Winning Championship
Donovan Mitchell is one of the top players in the NBA, but he’ll need plenty of help from Jazz teammates to put a scare into foes. This piece of news popped up Sunday on Utah: Mike Conley left the bubble to go home for the birth of his son, the Jazz announced. Odds: 65-1
Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks
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The 76ers lost Ben Simmons (knee) and always seem to find a way to get off the course to victory. They draw a tough Boston Celtics team in the first round and winning that best-of-seven will be difficult enough, let alone going all the way. Dallas, meanwhile in the West, has two starts in Luke Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. The Mavericks’ time may not be now but it will come, sooner than people think. Odds: 50-1
Portland Trail Blazers
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These odds feel way short, especially for a team that barely beat Memphis to advance into the tournament. The Portland Trail Blazers have Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, and others but they face the Lakers in the first round. Don’t be shocked if their stay is short. Odds: 25-1
Miami Heat
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Jimmy Butler & Co. are playing in their home state, just not South Beach. The Miami Heat put together a strong team and it has shown in the record over the elongated season. A team to watch. Odds: 22-1
Boston Celtics
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It feels like there is hardly a season where the Boston Celtics aren’t some kind of playoff threat. Boston won 48 games in the regular season and draws banged-up Philly in the first round. Perfect opportunity to build momentum for a long and strong playoff run. Odds: 14-1
Houston Rockets
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The backcourt of Russell Westbrook and James Harden is terrifying. However, it will take more than that duo for the Houston Rockets to do what it takes for a team to win the NBA Championship. Odds: 11-1
Toronto Raptors
The reigning NBA champs lost Kawhi Leonard and still won 53 games. The Toronto Raptors are menacing despite the loss of Leonard. They know what it takes to get the job done and these are sweet odds on a team looking to make it back-to-back. Odds: 9-1
Los Angeles Clippers
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Kawhi Leonard looks to make it consecutive titles. This time, he is in the West and with the Los Angeles Clippers. There is much anticipation for a duel of the teams from the City of Angels in the Western Conference Finals. If it happens, would it soften the survivor up for the championship round? Odds: 3.2-1
Los Angeles Lakers
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The other half of the Los Angeles force in the playoffs. LeBron James, Anthony Davis & Co. are given a slightly better chance to win it all than the team they share Staples Center with. Will LeBron add a Western Conference championship and title to his resume? Odds: 2.9-1
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Milwaukee Bucks
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The chalk is the Milwaukee Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t thrilled about the 3-5 mark in the eight games in the Bubble. The Bucks will have to play better to make the oddsmakers look smart in tabbing them as the favorite. Odds: 2.7-1