NBA Finals Betting Odds: Warriors Still On Top, But Celtics, Raptors Close Behind

With the NBA All-Star Break coming up in a few weeks, it is time to check back in on what Las Vegas oddsmakers expect as pretenders continue to be separated from contenders. According to the most recent betting odds from Vegas Insider, one team is still a fairly heavy favorite to win the NBA Finals in June, and it is not a surprise which team holds the top spot.

The Golden State Warriors are betting favorites to win their fourth championship in five years, with ⅖ odds. They were at 5/9 odds back in December, during a period in which they were troubled by injuries to star players and sitting at the fourth place spot in the Western Conference.

However, the Warriors got healthy, activated offseason acquisition Demarcus Cousins and proceeded to win 11 straight games. Golden State now sits atop the Western Conference with a 36-14 record.

Behind the Warriors are the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors, with identical 10/1 odds to win the Finals. Toronto is second in the east, while Boston is fifth, but both are fewer than five games back from first place with dozens of games left in the season.

The Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks both have 20/1 odds to win the Finals. The Rockets have surged thanks to James Harden’s monstrous scoring streak, while young superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has carried the Bucks to the top of the east with a 35-13 record.

Finally, the Philadelphia 76ers have 30/1 odds to win it all. They could be held back by the lack of shooting from Ben Simmons and the ongoing absence of Markelle Fultz. Behind them are the Los Angeles Lakers, who have 40/1 odds. If LeBron James can stay healthy and they can acquire Anthony Davis, that could shake up the betting odds.

NBA Finals Betting Odds (Vegas Insider)

Golden State Warriors 2/5

Boston Celtics 10/1

Toronto Raptors 10/1

Houston Rockets 20/1

Milwaukee Bucks 20/1

Philadelphia 76ers 30/1

Los Angeles Lakers 40/1

Oklahoma City Thunder 50/1

Utah Jazz 70/1

Denver Nuggets 75/1

San Antonio Spurs 100/1

Indiana Pacers 200/1

Portland Blazers 200/1

Los Angeles Clippers 250/1

Brooklyn Nets 350/1

Charlotte Hornets 350/1

Miami Heat 350/1

Dallas Mavericks 500/1

Detroit Pistons 500/1

New Orleans Pelicans 500/1

Washington Wizards 500/1

Minnesota Timberwolves 1000/1

Orlando Magic 1000/1

Sacramento Kings 1000/1

Memphis Grizzlies 2000/1

Atlanta Hawks 9999/1

Chicago Bulls 9999/1

Cleveland Cavaliers 9999/1

New York Knicks 9999/1

Phoenix Suns 9999/1