The 2023 NBA Playoffs are in full swing, with eight teams remaining. With the conference semi-finals over, which teams will advance to the conference finals and get one step closer to winning the title? Here, we explore the odds for the updated 2023 NBA Championship.
NBA Playoffs Landscape
The Warriors have the best record in the NBA when trailing in a playoff series.
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– NBA on ESPN (ESPNNBA) May 9, 2023
As of 5/9, no teams have advanced to the NBA Conference Finals. but, Several teams are one match away from moving on to the next round.
In the Eastern Conference:
- The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are tied, 2-2
- The Miami Heat beat the New York Knicks, 3-1
The Celtics host the 76ers on Tuesday night in a pivotal Game 5. In a 2-2 series, the winner of Game 5 goes on to win the series 80% of the time.
The Heat are looking to make their second straight trip to the Conference Finals. They’ll have at least three chances to beat the Knicks, the first on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.
In the Western Conference:
- Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns are tied 2-2.
- The Los Angeles Lakers lead the Golden State Warriors, 3-1.
The Nuggets host the Suns on Tuesday night in a Decisive Game 5, with the winner putting themselves in the driver’s seat.
LeBron James and the Lakers are seeking their second Conference Finals appearance in four years. If Golden State loses the series, it will be the team’s first appearance since 2013-14 when the Warriors failed to reach the Finals.
Updated NBA Championship 2023 Odds
Which teams have the best odds of winning the NBA Finals?
BetOnline lists the Boston Celtics (+170) as the favorite to win the championship. The Celtics failed to win the championship in two games last season when they lost to the Golden State Warriors.
The Los Angeles Lakers (300+) have the best odds to win it all. The Lakers are looking to win their 17th NBA Championship.
The Denver Nuggets (+450), Phoenix Suns (+650) and Philadelphia 76ers (+1,000) round out the top five.
View the entire odds chart via BetOnline.