NBA futures betting: Updated title, MVP, and ROY odds
The NBA offseason is in full swing following an exciting free agency and summer league.
As rosters take shape, so too do the betting odds in the futures market. Below, you'll find updated odds on the NBA title, MVP, and Rookie of the Year.
Odds to win the NBA title
Team | Opening Odds | Current Odds |
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Warriors | 7-4 | 12-1 |
Bucks | 9-2 | 6-1 |
Celtics | 7-1 | 25-1 |
76ers | 10-1 | 8-1 |
Rockets | 10-1 | 8-1 |
Knicks | 16-1 | 1000-1 |
Clippers | 16-1 | 7-2 |
Raptors | 20-1 | 100-1 |
Lakers | 20-1 | 4-1 |
Nuggets | 25-1 | 16-1 |
Thunder | 25-1 | 1000-1 |
Nets | 30-1 | 50-1 |
Jazz | 40-1 | 12-1 |
Trail Blazers | 40-1 | 50-1 |
Mavericks | 50-1 | 100-1 |
Spurs | 60-1 | 50-1 |
Pacers | 80-1 | 50-1 |
Magic | 100-1 | 200-1 |
Hawks | 100-1 | 300-1 |
Bulls | 100-1 | 200-1 |
Kings | 100-1 | 200-1 |
Pistons | 300-1 | 300-1 |
Hornets | 300-1 | 1000-1 |
Heat | 300-1 | 100-1 |
Wizards | 300-1 | 1000-1 |
Cavaliers | 300-1 | 1000-1 |
Timberwolves | 300-1 | 1000-1 |
Grizzlies | 300-1 | 1000-1 |
Pelicans | 300-1 | 100-1 |
Suns | 300-1 | 1000-1 |
Odds are a speculative market prior to free agency, so you can't necessarily blame the oddsmakers for prices on teams such as the Knicks or Thunder. Who would have guessed New York would strike out in its quest to land a top-tier free agent, or Oklahoma City would deal Paul George and Russell Westbrook?
To no one's surprise, there's been plenty of money on the Lakers throughout their jump from 20-1 to 4-1.
Odds to win MVP
Player | Opening Odds | Current Odds |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo | 7-2 | 7-2 |
Steph Curry | 4-1 | 4-1 |
James Harden | 9-2 | 4-1 |
Anthony Davis | 10-1 | 10-1 |
Nikola Jokic | 10-1 | 10-1 |
Russell Westbrook | 12-1 | 20-1 |
LeBron James | 12-1 | 12-1 |
Kawhi Leonard | 12-1 | 12-1 |
Paul George | 12-1 | 16-1 |
Damian Lillard | 25-1 | 25-1 |
Joel Embiid | 25-1 | 12-1 |
Ben Simmons | 50-1 | 50-1 |
Kyrie Irving | 50-1 | 50-1 |
Donovan Mitchell | 50-1 | 50-1 |
Luka Doncic | 50-1 | 50-1 |
This is essentially the first tier of MVP hopefuls, with a couple dozen other players 100-1 or longer who haven't budged off their current prices. Some on the list should benefit from playing on a better overall team, but it hasn't helped their MVP stocks. For example, Westbrook and James Harden, now on the same team - again - have seen their odds shorten, given they'll have to split their usage. George went from playing with one star (Westbrook) to another (Kawhi Leonard), but has been bumped from 12-1 to 16-1.
Odds to win Rookie of the Year
Player | Opening Odds | Current Odds |
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Zion Williamson | 2-3 | 5-7 |
Ja Morant | 4-1 | 9-2 |
RJ Barrett | 5-1 | 5-1 |
Darius Garland | 14-1 | 20-1 |
Coby White | 20-1 | 20-1 |
Jarrett Culver | 20-1 | 30-1 |
De'Andre Hunter | 20-1 | 30-1 |
Cam Reddish | 40-1 | 60-1 |
Jaxson Hayes | 40-1 | 60-1 |
Rui Hachimura | 50-1 | 12-1 |
Michael Porter | 100-1 | 25-1 |
Nassir Little | 100-1 | 200-1 |
Romeo Langford | 100-1 | 300-1 |
P.J. Washington | 100-1 | 300-1 |
Cam Johnson | 100-1 | 300-1 |
Keldon Johnson | 100-1 | 200-1 |
Tyler Herro | 100-1 | 40-1 |
Sekou Doumbouya | 100-1 | 200-1 |
Bol Bol | 300-1 | 500-1 |
Bruno Fernando | 300-1 | 500-1 |
Goga Bitadze | 300-1 | 500-1 |
Nickeil Alexander-Walker | 300-1 | 300-1 |
Brandon Clarke | 300-1 | 40-1 |
Carsen Edwards | 1000-1 | 50-1 |
Kevin Porter Jr. | 1000-1 | 1000-1 |
Chuma Okeke | 1000-1 | 1000-1 |
Talen Horton-Tucker | 1000-1 | 1000-1 |
Dylan Winder | 1000-1 | 1000-1 |
Ty Jerome | 1000-1 | 1000-1 |
Matisse Thybulle | 1000-1 | 1000-1 |
Tacko Fall | 1000-1 | 100-1 |
It's been the Zion Award since the opener, but there have been a couple of movers along the way. Players such as Carsen Edwards, Brandon Clarke, and Rui Hachimura had strong showings in the summer league, while Michael Porter Jr. looks like he's ready to go after sitting out his entire rookie season with a back injury.
Edwards and Tyler Herro - who's also been a steady riser - were two popular bets at Las Vegas sportsbooks this offseason.
Alex Kolodziej is a betting writer at theScore. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois who has been involved in the sports betting industry for 12 years. He can quote every line from "Rounders" and appreciates franchises that regularly wear alternate jerseys. Find him on Twitter @AlexKoIodziej.