Who Are the Favorites to Win the 2023 NBA Title?

It’s that time of the year again when we check the previous season’s NBA Championship favorites to try and figure out who’ll come out on top in the current season. But the odds on any team can change instantly, which is something we got a glimpse of during the 2021-22 season.

Based on stats from the 2020-21 season, most bookmakers chose to back teams like the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers as favorites for 2021-22. But these predictions never came to pass for both teams. The Lakers missed out on qualifying for the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Nets got knocked out in the first round by the Celtics.

That being said, there’s still a good chance that various teams will come out on top, given factors like the players on the courts come game day.

Here’s a list of the top five favorites you should follow once the regular season starts on the 18th of October.

  • Boston Celtics (+600)
  • Milwaukee Bucks (+700)
  • Los Angeles Clippers (+700)
  • Golden State Warriors (+700)
  • Brooklyn Nets (+700)

But these numbers aren’t fixed. A lot could happen between now and when the championships end in June of 2023. Just a few weeks ago, the Clippers (+500) were at the top, followed closely by the Warriors (+600) and the Celtics (+600).

Odds On Contenders And Dark Horses

So who else should you watch? The best way to stay updated is by checking the odds offered by reliable sports betting sites and sports review sites. These numbers get backed by handy stats and team news that you can use to decide which teams are most likely to come a close second after the favorites.

Some contenders and dark horses worth watching more carefully than the rest include:

  • Phoenix Suns (+1000)
  • Philadelphia 76ers (+1600)
  • Miami Heat (+1800)
  • Denver Nuggets (+2000)
  • Memphis Grizzlies (+2400)

Start Picking Favorites from the NBA Preseason Lineup

Things started heating up for basketball fans after the NBA preseason games kicked off on 30th September. These mark the start of the 2022-23 NBA season.

With some games already taking place, it’s a great opportunity to see which teams will live up to their reputation from seasons past. We also expect to see different teams up their game and fight for the title this time around. The matchups formed from the preseason events will feature in the 82 games within the regular NBA season, expected to start on 18th October.

But if you’re a sports bettor, there’s no need to wait for the regular season to start betting on your teams. Leading bookmakers are already offering impressive odds on preseason events. Here are some of the bets you can make on the remaining preseason games until the 14th of October.

  • Live Bets – make sure you follow the lineup of events so you get real-time odds on ongoing games when possible.
  • Moneyline – with this option, just predict who’ll win the game.
  • Total Points – predict whether the total score for both teams will be over or under the total number given by the bookmaker to win this one.