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.
21. Cleveland Cavaliers - 33/1
Their fourth place finish in the Eastern wasn't able to be translated into playoff success last year. Can they return strong in 24/25? | Getty Images
22. LA Clippers - 28/1
Tipped for big things last season, the Clippers fell short and were eliminated in the playoffs by Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks. They're an outside bet to win the NBA Championship this year. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
23. Milwaukee Bucks - 12/1
Owning two of the NBA's best players in Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks want to prove they can win the NBA Championship again - like they did in 2021. The Bucks have a strong chance. | Getty Images
24. Dallas Mavericks - 11/1
Last year's beaten finalists, Luka Doncic and co. will want to go one step further in 24/25 and the bookies believe it is more than possible. | Getty Images for Raising Cane's