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.
25. Denver Nuggets - 10/1
The 2023 champions have a world class roster, including MVP Nicola Jokic. They lost out in the playoffs to the Minnesota Timberwolves last year and will return will a renewed determination to win the title for the second time in three years. | Getty Images
26. Philadelphia 76ers - 9/1
A star studded roster that includes Olympic gold medal winner Joel Embiid? The 76ers will be one of the top favourites to win the NBA Championship. | Getty Images
27. New York Knicks - 9/1
The Knicks really showed their potential last year, finishing in second place in the Eastern Conference before losing narrowly to the Pacers in the playoffs. With Karl Anthony-Towns added to the roster and Jalen Brunson in the form of his life, the Knicks are aiming for their first title since 1973. | Getty Images
28. Minnesota Timberwolves - 9/1
After beating the Nuggets in the playoffs, it felt like the Timberwolves were destined for glory in last year's playoffs. The Mavericks put pay to that, but with the games biggest young star in Anthony Edwards, they'll return with a renewed vigour to win big. | Getty Images