2025 NBA Championship Odds, Can Boston Repeat?

· Jun 18 - 3 minutes read

The Boston Celtics have just won their 18th NBA Championship and are currently the NBA betting favorite to repeat as champions in 2025 at +300 odds. Here’s the catch: since 2018, no team favored at the start of the season has actually gone on to claim the title.

Think about it – a +300 line basically translates to a 25% chance of winning. That means NBA oddsmakers are betting there’s a whopping 75% chance the Celtics won’t be hoisting the trophy next year. Ouch.

Title: 2025 NBA Championship Odds, Can Boston Repeat? — Can anyone stop Beantown? The Boston Celtics are the 2025 NBA Championship betting favorites.

2025 NBA Championship Odds On Who Can Dethrone The Celtics

The NBA Championship odds went up Monday night after the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 at TD Garden. The Mavericks opened fifth in the 2025 title odds at +950 to win next year’s title.

5 minutes of the media being completely wrong about the 2024 Boston Celtics.

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— CelticsUnite (@CelticsUnite18) June 18, 2024

Now, sandwiched between this year’s NBA Championship finalists are some interesting names. The Denver Nuggets, fresh off their 2023 championship run, are eyeing a repeat at +800 odds. Remember them getting bounced in the conference semifinals by the Minnesota Timberwolves last year? Yeah, that was a shocker. Speaking of the Wolves, they’re neck-and-neck with the Oklahoma City Thunder at +900 odds to win the whole thing in 2025.

Last year, the Nuggets were actually the favorites to repeat at +500 odds, but their playoff exit left everyone scratching their heads. The Milwaukee Bucks, boasting a healthy Giannis Antetokounmpo, were also considered contenders at +600 odds. Unfortunately, Giannis got sidelined, and the Bucks went crashing out in the first round against the Indiana Pacers. Talk about a plot twist!

So, what about the long shots in the 2025 championship race? Buckle up, because we’re talking serious underdogs. The Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers, and Washington Wizards are all tied at a staggering +50000 odds. Hey, anything’s possible, right?

What are the early odds for the 2025 NBA championship?

Boston Celtics +300
Denver Nuggets +800
Minnesota Timberwolves +900
Oklahoma City Thunder +900
Dallas Mavericks +950
Milwaukee Bucks +1000
New York Knicks +1400
Philadelphia 76ers +1400
Los Angeles Clippers +2200
Golden State Warriors +2200
Los Angeles Lakers +2200
Phoenix Suns +2500
Memphis Grizzlies +3000
Miami Heat +3000
Indiana Pacers +4000
Cleveland Cavaliers +5000
Sacramento Kings +6000
New Orleans Pelicans +6000
Orlando Magic +6500
Chicago Bulls +12500
Atlanta Hawks +12500
San Antonio Spurs +12500
Houston Rockets +15000
Toronto Raptors +25000
Utah Jazz +25000
Charlotte Hornets +25000
Brooklyn Nets +25000
Washington Wizards +50000
Portland Trail Blazers +50000
Detroit Pistons +50000

The point is the NBA offseason is a wild ride, and these opening odds are just the beginning. The draft, trades, free-agent signings, and unexpected breakout seasons can all throw a wrench into the best-laid plans. So, while the Celtics might be the favorites today, there’s plenty of action (and potential betting opportunities!) waiting to drop in the exciting world of the NBA. Stay tuned!