LeBron James and the Lakers are favorites to win the West, while Giannis Antetokounmpo abd the Bucks have the second-best odds to win the East. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire)
- The Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers have opened as heavy favorites to win the East and West
- The Milwaukee Bucks and Golden State Warriors are expected to contend for conference crowns
- Scroll down to see the latest odds for all 30 teams in the Association
We’re less than a month removed from Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks putting together the finishing touches on a spectacular title run.
Somehow, that seems a distant look in the rearview mirror.
With the NBA Draft and a pretty intense free agent period done and Summer League already underway, we’re already counting down to who got next.
And if you’re looking at the latest NBA Eastern and Western Conference odds, even though both never even made the this year’s Final Four, the books are projecting a Nets-Lakers Finals matchup.
Let’s break down the odds in each conference, looking at the favorites, best value bets and chances of the odds moving prior to opening night.
Odds to Win NBA Eastern Conference
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Brooklyn Nets | +100 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | +400 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | +700 |
| Miami Heat | +1300 |
| Atlanta Hawks | +1600 |
| Boston Celtics | +2200 |
| Chicago Bulls | +2800 |
| New York Knicks | +3500 |
| Indiana Pacers | +4500 |
| Charlotte Hornets | +4500 |
| Toronto Raptors | +5000 |
| Washington Wizards | +5000 |
| Detroit Pistons | +4800 |
| Orlando Magic | +4900 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | +5000 |
Odds as of August 9th at DraftKings