2023 NBA championship odds: Boston Celtics favorites to win title

Boston’s still on top. After defeating Mr. MVP Joel Embiid and the 76ers 112-88 in Game 7, the Celtics are still the favorites to win the NBA Finals (+100 at FOX Bet). Now, we’re down to four teams as Boston prepares to take on the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals and the Lakers get ready to square off against the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals.

Behind the C’s are Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets at +225. Denver eliminated the Phoenix Suns 125-100 to win the series 4-2 and advance to their second Western Conference finals in four years. 

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have the third-best odds at +300. The odds on the Lakers moved from +450 after they closed out Steph Curry and the defending champion Golden State Warriors in Game 6 on Saturday.

Let’s dive into the updated championship futures for the remaining teams, with odds via FOX Bet.

2022-23 NBA title odds (via FOX Bet)*

Boston Celtics +100 (bet $10 to win $20 total)
Denver Nuggets +225 (bet $10 to win $32.50 total)
Los Angeles Lakers +300 (bet $10 to win $40 total)
Miami Heat +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)

* Odds as of 5/15/23

Nuggets eliminate Suns with 125-100 Game 6 win

The Phoenix Suns were eliminated from the playoffs in a 125-100 blowout to the Denver Nuggets in Game 6.

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