Warriors remain heavy favorites for 2019 NBA title, Cavs' odds take hit
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Las Vegas oddsmakers aren't jumping off the Golden State Warriors' bandwagon just yet, especially after witnessing the franchise capture a third NBA championship in four years.
The powerhouse Warriors continue to be the odds-on favorites to take home another title in 2018-19 coming off of their Game 4 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on Friday.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | 6/5 |
| Houston Rockets | 7/2 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 7/2 |
| Boston Celtics | 7/1 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 30/1 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 12/1 |
| Miami Heat | 50/1 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 50/1 |
| Toronto Raptors | 50/1 |
| Utah Jazz | 60/1 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 80/1 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 60/1 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 80/1 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 100/1 |
| Denver Nuggets | 100/1 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 100/1 |
| Washington Wizards | 100/1 |
| New York Knicks | 100/1 |
| Indiana Pacers | 100/1 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 100/1 |
(courtesy: Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook)
The Cavaliers, meanwhile, saw their title odds drop from 30-1 to 50-1 in a little under a week, with LeBron James' pending free agency perhaps playing a part in that dip.
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