Last Updated Apr 23 2025, 2:44 PM

2024-25 NBA Finals Odds

NBA Futures Odds

NBA championship odds are heating up, now that the 2024-25 playoffs are underway. The Oklahoma City Thunder are the favorites in odds to win the NBA Finals, followed by the defending champion Boston Celtics.

Among teams BetMGM is looking to dodge: The Golden State Warriors, now the +1400 fourth choice in NBA championship futures odds.

"There was a short period in February where the Warriors could have been had at 80/1. So there were plenty of opportunities to grab them at a good price," BetMGM trader Hal Egeland said.

Check back regularly for updates and use our BetMGM bonus code to get the most out of your action on 2025 NBA championship odds. For granular game reports and action for the first round and beyond, check out our 2025 NBA Playoff odds report!

Below are current NBA Finals odds from several sportsbooks.

Nba Champion Odds

Time	Bet365	BetMGM	DraftKings	Caesars	ESPNBet	FanDuel	BallyBet	RiversCasino
	›	›	›	›	›	›	›	›
Thunder	+155	+175	+155	+160	+170	+170	+140	+140
Celtics	+180	+195	+185	+185	+185	+185	+175	+175
Cavaliers	+500	+550	+600	+575	+550	+490	+450	+450
Warriors	+1800	+1600	+1800	+1600	+1800	+2200	+1600	+1600
Lakers	+1800	+1600	+2000	+1600	+1600	+2000	+2000	+2000
Clippers	+2500	+2500	+2500	+2500	+2000	+2700	+2500	+2500
Knicks	+3300	+5000	+4500	+5000	+4000	+4200	+4000	+4000
Timberwolves	+4000	+4000	+4500	+4500	+4000	+3500	+4000	+4000
Nuggets	+6000	+6600	+6500	+7000	+4000	+6500	+6000	+6000
Pacers	+5000	+6000	+6500	+6000	+6000	+6000	+6000	+6000
Rockets	+6000	+6000	+7500	+6000	+6000	+6500	+10000	+10000
Bucks	+15000	+25000	+14000	+20000	+20000	+27000	+25000	+25000
Pistons	+25000	+25000	+30000	+20000	+20000	+25000	+25000	+25000
Grizzlies	+100000	+150000	+150000	+200000	+150000	+100000	+100000	+100000
Magic	+100000	+150000	+150000	+150000	+100000	+100000	+100000	+100000
Heat	+100000	+150000	+200000	+150000	+150000	+100000	+100000	+100000

Opening Odds to win 2024-25 NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics are the defending champions and they opened as a +300 betting choice to repeat as champions.

Boston Celtics +300
Denver Nuggets +750
Minnesota Timberwolves +850
Dallas Mavericks +900
Milwaukee Bucks +1000
Oklahoma City Thunder +1000
Philadelphia 76ers +1600
New York Knicks +1600
Los Angeles Clippers +2800
Miami Heat +3000
Phoenix Suns +3000
Cleveland Cavaliers +3500
Golden State Warriors +3500
Los Angeles Lakers +4000
Indiana Pacers +5000
Memphis Grizzlies +5000
New Orleans Pelicans +5000
Sacramento Kings +5500
Orlando Magic +8000
Atlanta Hawks +10000
Houston Rockets +15000
San Antonio Spurs +15000
Chicago Bulls +30000
Portland Trail Blazers +100000
Detroit Pistons +100000
Charlotte Hornets +100000
Toronto Raptors +100000
Washington Wizards +100000
Brooklyn Nets +100000
Utah Jazz +100000

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How To Bet On NBA Futures

Betting on the NBA is widely popular in the United States and the NBA Futures Odds market continues to cater to both novice and professional bettors. The NBA championship is decided very June with a best-of-seven matchup known as the NBA Finals.

This Future Odds market is open year-round and the oddsmakers will adjust their numbers when trades, injuries, free agent signings, or other changes affect the NBA championship odds. The opening odds come out at the end of the current season or just after it ends, with NBA Future Odds posted on all 30 teams in the league.

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Betting on NBA Futures may not always provide big payouts due to the nature of the league, where dynasties are often created by player movement in free agency. However, betting on the right team early can provide better results, as seen in 2019 when the Toronto Raptors won with +1850 odds to win the NBA championship in August 2018. Compare that to the +750 odds the Raptors had in December 2018 and you can see how the NBA Futures odds could offer less value as the season progresses and the player talent is on display.

The NBA championship futures betting market takes in the most volume of wagers and money at sportsbooks. But there are other wagering opportunities in the NBA Futures market, including conference and division winners.

Sportsbooks also offer up NBA futures odds on specific player awards, usually just for Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year. These wagers are a little tricky since those bets and their results are based off subjectivity. Both awards are determined by votes from sports writers and we all know that everybody has an opinion.

Where Can I Bet On The 2025 NBA Championship?

There are several legal sportsbook options in the United States. One sportsbook that we are particularly excited about is Fanatics Sportsbook. Be sure to check out our review and take a look at their NBA betting options!

What Types Of Bets Can I Make ON The NBA?

In addition to betting on how teams will finish in the NBA Playoffs, there are multiple angles you can bet on individual games. Check out our NBA Las Vegas odds page for the standard betting odds on each game.

Where Can I Learn How To Bet On Basketball?

To learn more about betting on basketball, check out our basketball betting tutorial.

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