The Celtics currently have the second-best odds for the 2024 title (13/2), behind and before the NBA champion Denver Nuggets (4/1). Milwaukee Bucks (8/1).
Next is Dallas Mavericks (9/1), Phoenix Suns (9/1), Golden State Warriors (12/1), Los Angeles Lakers (14/1) and Philadelphia Seventy Sixers (1/14). The Heat are 12th on the list, at 22/1, even after advancing to the Finals.
Updated 2024 NBA Title odds for each @employee:
on 4/1
BOS 13/2
MIL8/1
DAL/PHX9/1
GSW 12/1
LAL/PHI 14/1
LAC 16/1
MEM 18/1
NOP 20/1
MIA 22/1
CLE 25/1
NYK/SAC 33/1
Minimum 40/1
ATL 55/1
TOR 66/1
BKN / OKC 85/1
HOU / POR / SAS 100/1
CHI/UTA 125/1
IND/ORL 150/1
It was 200/1
CHA300/1
that 400/1– Keith Smith (KeithSmithNBA) June 13, 2023
The Nuggets haven’t opened a season at odds of less than 10/1 since 1986. They’ve earned some respect after winning 16 of their 20 playoff games en route to their first championship in franchise history.
Of course, the Celtics’ odds could change depending on what happens with Jaylen Brown and the rest of their core team this offseason. For now, the odds makers believe they are the favorites from the east.
For those feeling the risk, don’t sleep on the pistons at 400/1.