- On Sunday, the Boston Celtics (+240) fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers (+1200) 115-111.
- The Oklahoma City Thunder (+500) have won four of their last five games.
- The New York Knicks (+1000) have won seven of their last nine games.
The Dallas Mavericks (+1000) have won eight of their last nine games.
With Dallas getting hot, let’s look at the teams with the best NBA championship odds at the BetMGM online sportsbook.
Prediction: Who Will Win the NBA Championship in 2025?
The Boston Celtics are the current favourite to win the NBA championship in 2025 with basketball odds of +240, followed by:
- Oklahoma City Thunder (+500)
- New York Knicks (+1000)
- Dallas Mavericks (+1000)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (+1200)
I predict the Celtics will win the 2025 NBA championship. They’ve won seven of their last eight games, including wins over the Cavs and Los Angeles Clippers.
Though Boston’s defence is currently ranked eighth, down from second from last season, they are allowing their opponent to shoot just 35% from 3-point land while allowing their opponent to get off just 35.4 3-point shot attempts per game, tied for the fifth-fewest in the league.
2025 NBA Championship Odds
| Team | Current Odds | Opening Odds |
| Celtics | +240 | +310 |
| Thunder | +500 | +950 |
| Knicks | +1000 | +1600 |
| Mavericks | +1000 | +950 |
| Cavaliers | +1200 | +5000 |
| Nuggets | +1400 | +750 |
| Warriors | +1800 | +2500 |
| Timberwolves | +1800 | +1000 |
| Suns | +1800 | +2500 |
| Lakers | +2200 | +2500 |
| Bucks | +2500 | +1000 |
| Magic | +3500 | +5000 |
| 76ers | +3500 | +1600 |
| Grizzlies | +4000 | +4000 |
| Rockets | +5000 | +10000 |
| Pacers | +6600 | +5000 |
| Heat | +6600 | +3500 |
| Clippers | +6600 | +2000 |
| Kings | +6600 | +5000 |
| Pelicans | +15000 | +5000 |
| Spurs | +15000 | +10000 |
| Hawks | +50000 | +10000 |
| Hornets | +75000 | +50000 |
| Pistons | +75000 | +50000 |
| Nets | +100000 | +50000 |
| Bulls | +100000 | +15000 |
| Raptors | +100000 | +25000 |
| Wizards | +100000 | +50000 |
| Trail Blazers | +100000 | +50000 |
| Jazz | +100000 | +25000 |
Odds to Win the NBA Championship in 2025
Boston Celtics NBA Championship Odds +240
The Celtics fell to the Cavs 115-111 on Sunday.
Boston has the third-best offensive rating in the league, but their defence has looked a bit off to start the season.
Kristaps Porziņģis’ return should help shore up their rim protection, and with Jrue Holiday and Derrick White handling the point of attack defence and Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum holding it down on the perimeter, I expect things to improve on that side of the floor.
Porziņģis is averaging 19.3 points on 50% shooting, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.7 steals in three games since his return.
If this team stays healthy, their path to the Finals should be as easy as ever.
Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Championship Odds +500
The Thunder have won four of their last five games and defeated the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, and Los Angeles Lakers on their recent trip to California. However, OKC fell to the Houston Rockets 119-116 on Sunday.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 33.6 points on 49.1% shooting, 6.8 assists, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in his last five games.
The Thunder are the league’s top defensive-rated team but are outside the top 10 offensive-rated teams and a middle-of-the-pack 3-point shooting team.
This team’s championship chances hinge on the health of Chet Holmgren, who will likely be sidelined for at least another month.
New York Knicks NBA Championship Odds +1000
The Knicks have won seven of their last nine games, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 118-85 on Sunday.
Mikal Bridges led with 31 points on 12-of-19 shooting.
New York’s most impressive season victory came last Monday, blowing the Denver Nuggets out 145-118.
OG Anunoby broke out for 40 points on 16-of-23 shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns added 30 points on 12-of-15 shooting, 15 rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Jalen Brunson chipped in 23 points on 8-of-14 shooting and 17 assists.
The Knicks are the league’s top offensive-rated team, but they need to improve their defence and depth to truly make that leap into contention.
Dallas Mavericks NBA Championship Odds +1000
Luka Dončić returned in Dallas’ 137-131 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday after missing six of the Mavs’ last seven games. He finished with 36 points on 15-of-24 shooting, 13 assists, seven rebounds, and three steals.
Kyrie Irving was missing on Sunday but held down the fort in Dončić’s absence, averaging 26.2 points, 6.6 assists, and 6.2 rebounds in his last five games.
Dallas isn’t the same 3-point shooting team, ranking just 15th in makes after converting the league’s third-most attempts (1,178) last season.
Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Championship Odds +1200
Donovan Mitchell exploded for 35 points on 12-of-21 shooting in the Cavs’ win over Boston on Sunday.
Darius Garland added 22 points, eight assists, and five rebounds.
The Cavs have just three losses through their first 21 games, with only the Atlanta Hawks (twice) and Celtics taking them down.
There’s no doubt that Cleveland can get hot, as they rank second in offensive rating.