Which Team Will Win the NBA Finals in 2018?
Posted: September 28, 2017
Updated: November 11, 2017
With the 2017/18 NBA season set to begin in just a few weeks, now is the perfect time to discuss which team will win the NBA Finals in 2018.
Basketball season is almost here! The 2017/18 officially begins on October 17th, with the playoffs taking place from May 31st to June 17th, 2017. Although no games have taken place on the regular season yet, many online sportsbooks in the UK are already offering odds for the 2018 NBA Championship winner. Let’s take a look at which teams are favored to win the NBA Finals in 2018.
Bet on the Warriors in 2018: 1.57
The Golden State Warriors have been the top team in the NBA for a number of years. They possess the best roster in the entire league and had one of the most incredible postseasons of all time last year with only one loss.
2018 NBA Championship winner odds
- Warriors: 1.57
- Cavaliers: 5.50
- Celtics: 9.00
- Rockets: 11.00
- Spurs: 12.00
It should come as no surprise to see sites like NetBet Sportsbook list the Warriors as one of the most likely teams to win the NBA Finals in 2018.
The Warriors’ roster hasn’t changed much over the past few years, meaning the success they’ve found as of late is unlikely to change this season. If you’re looking to bet on the NBA Championship winner in 2018, Golden State might be your best option.
Bet on the Cavaliers in 2018: 5.50
It’s well-understood that the Cleveland Cavaliers are the second best team in the NBA right now. They pulled off one of the most incredible comebacks of all time in 2017 to win the championship, but only won one game in the finals last season against the Warriors.
Lebron James is still the face of the Cavs despite being 32 years of age. Now, UK gambling news
has reported that the Indians signed Dwayne Wade to a one-year deal, which could be key for them finding success this season.
Unfortunately, it looks like the addition of Wade to the team has not affected the betting odds in a major way, as the Indians are still listed as the second most likely team to win the NBA Finals in 2018 with current odds of 5.50.
Bet on the Celtics in 2018: 9.00
The Celtics are in a weird place right now in the NBA. The Warriors and Cavaliers seem to be the only teams capable of making the finals these days, though Boston came close last season before losing late in the playoffs.
The Celtics made headlines this summer after trading a number of players including Isaiah Thomas and two others for Kyrie Irving. It’s unclear at this point whether this will help or hurt the team, though some basketball betting experts feel the loss of Thomas will not bode well for the team.
Nevertheless, many US basketball betting sites list the Celtics as the third most likely team to win the NBA Finals in 2018 with odds of 9.00. If they manage to win this season it will have been the first time since 2008.
Which team do you think wins the NBA finals this season? Will the Warriors continue their reign of dominance over the NBA? Tell us what you think in the comment section below, and make sure to head to NetBet Sportsbook to find a complete list of odds for the 2017/18 NBA season.