After a four-month break, basketball fans can finally get ready for the start of an exciting new NBA 24/25 season this Wednesday.
An Olympics filled summer ensured basketball fans were not starved of seeing LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Anthony Edwards. However, the regular season is the key focus for many NBA fanatics and they can’t wait for the action to get back underway.
With big match-ups coming on opening night, fans have been treated to big-game match ups between champions Boston Celtics and New York Knicks, while history could be made in Los Angeles, with the very first father and son combo of LeBron James and Bronny set to appear in the Lakers’ opener against Minnesota Timberwolves.
But who is the favourite to win the NBA Championship in 24/25? Here are every team’s odds ranked ahead of the NBA season start on Wednesday*.
*All odds are offered by SkyBet and subject to change at any time. Please gamble responsibly.
5. Detroit Pistons - 1000/1
Struggled hugely last year and even equalled a league record 27 losses on the spin. Can they fare better this year? Not according to the bookies. | Getty Images
6. Charlotte Hornets - 1000/1
The Hornets are expected to finish around the same position they did last year, 13th in the Eastern Conference. | Getty Images
7. Brooklyn Nets - 1000/1
Like the teams mentioned before them, the Nets are not expected to pull up any trees this year. | Getty Images
8. Chicago Bulls - 300/1
One of the most famous franchises in the world, the Bulls have made some interesting moves, bringing in both Lonzo Ball and Josh Giddey. They made the play-in last year, and the bookies are tipping them for a similar finish. | Getty Images