The odds are out on who will win the 2007-08 NBA Championship. Oddsmakers at Bodog.com favor the L.A. Lakers at 11/4 odds to win it all. Here’s a breakdown of the top teams that can compete for the NBA‘s top prize. Get in on the action at Bodog.com now!
In the Eastern Conference it’s going to come down to three or four teams. The Celtics are favorites at 2/1 odds with the Detroit Pistons close behind at 6/1 odds. The Celtics haven’t proven themselves in the playoffs yet, while Detroit has made the Eastern Final ever since they won it all in 2003. The Cleveland Cavaliers are underdogs at 16/1 while the Orlando Magic sit back at 25/1 odds.
In the Western Conference the Lakers are favorites with the San Antonio at 6/1 odds. The Spurs won it all last year and in 2003 and 2005. They are steeped in playoff experience. The Phoenix Suns are at 6/1 odds with the newly added Shaq in the lineup, they have troubles in the playoffs in recent years usually losing to L.A. Lakers or San Antonio. The Dallas Mavs are listed at 16/1 odds to win, but with the recent injury to Dirk Nowitzki it may be another year before they get the big prize.
Underdog Alert: Two other teams that are winning are the New Orleans Hornets and the Utah Jazz. Bodog.com has Utah as 14/1 odds to win it all and New Orleans is listed at 14/1 odds. If you like the Cinderella underdog story this may be the best bet for you.
The Bottom Line:
- Boston Celtics – 2/1
- L.A. Lakers – 11/4
- San Antonio Spurs – 6/1
Odds to win 2007-08 Eastern Conference:
- Boston Celtics – 4/5
- Detroit Pistons – 2/1
- Cleveland Cavaliers – 5/1
Odds to win 2007-08 Western Conference:
- San Antonio Spurs – 7/2
- New Orleans – 13/2
- Utah Jazz – 11/2
- L.A. Lakers – 2/1
- Phoenix Suns – 5/1
- Houston Rockets – 7/1
