NBA Championship Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder Lead The Way in Latest NBA Finals Predictions [3/21/2025]

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NBA Futures Odds - 2024/25 Championship Favorites as of March 21, 2025.
The latest NBA futures odds highlight the top contenders for the 2024/25 season's championship.

The latest NBA championship odds have been updated as of March 21, 2025, which considers every team's current NBA title chances.

Using our powerful predictive analytics model, this article will provide insights into the following:

  • The top five most likely winners of the 2024/25 NBA title
  • The latest odds for teams winning their respective conference
  • The sportsbooks offering you the best odds for NBA futures betting

According to Dimers' in-house NBA Championship odds, the team with the strongest chance of winning the NBA title is the Oklahoma City Thunder, followed by the Boston Celtics.

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Current Odds to Win NBA Championship [3/21/2025]

After simulating the remainder of the regular season and playoffs, our supercomputer has identified the Thunder as the team most likely to become NBA champions, with a probability of 31.2%.

The top five contenders for the NBA championship also include the Celtics, Cavaliers, Lakers, and Warriors.

1. Oklahoma City Thunder

  • Dimers Probability: 31.2%
  • Championship Odds: +185

The Thunder are currently projected to have a 31.2% chance of winning the 2024/25 NBA title, with the most favorable odds of +185 available at BetMGM Sportsbook.

Additionally, Oklahoma City is rated with a 49.7% chance of winning the Western Conference, and DraftKings Sportsbook offers the best odds of -215 for this outcome.

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2. Boston Celtics

  • Dimers Probability: 26.0%
  • Championship Odds: +225

The Celtics have a 26.0% chance of clinching the title, and the most favorable odds of +225 can be found at DraftKings Sportsbook.

Furthermore, Boston is rated with a 48.5% chance of winning the Eastern Conference, and DraftKings Sportsbook offers the best odds of -750 for this scenario.

As well as presenting these odds and probabilities on the Celtics to win the title, Dimers has NBA player props throughout the season, including points, rebounds and assists projections for Jayson Tatum.

3. Cleveland Cavaliers

  • Dimers Probability: 12.4%
  • Championship Odds: +600

The Cavaliers are projected to have a 12.4% chance of securing the 2024/25 NBA title, and you can find the most favorable odds of +600 at DraftKings Sportsbook.

Cleveland, lead by Donovan Mitchell, is rated with a 28.6% chance of winning the Eastern Conference, and DraftKings Sportsbook offers the best odds of +750 for this outcome.

Speaking of Donovan Mitchell, make sure you check out our NBA betting trends, where you can find just how often players such as the Cavaliers star are hitting their prop lines.

4. LA Lakers

The Lakers are projected to have the next best chance of winning the 2024/25 NBA title, and the most favorable odds of +1700 can be found at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Looking at the conference probabilities, Los Angeles is rated with a 12.6% chance of winning the Western Conference, and FanDuel Sportsbook offers the best odds of +650 for this scenario.

Wondering how LeBron James and the Lakers will fare in their next game? Our NBA predictions page has probabilities for the spread, moneyline and over/under for each and every game on the slate.

5. Golden State Warriors

The Warriors are projected to have the fifth best chance of securing the title, with the most favorable odds of +2100 currently available at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Additionally, Golden State is rated with a 11.5% chance of winning the Western Conference, and DraftKings Sportsbook offers the best odds of +1300 for this outcome.

NBA Title Odds as of March 21, 2025

Here, we provide you with the full list of teams in order of most likely to least likely to win the title this season.

Team Title Probability Championship Odds Bet Now
Thunder 31.2% +185 BetMGM
Celtics 26.0% +225 DraftKings
Cavaliers 12.4% +600 DraftKings
Lakers 🔒 +1700 FanDuel
Warriors 🔒 +2100 FanDuel
Nuggets 🔒 +1700 FanDuel
Knicks 🔒 +3300 FanDuel
Clippers 🔒 +12500 BetMGM
Bucks 🔒 +8500 FanDuel
Timberwolves 🔒 +7000 FanDuel
Pacers 🔒 +15000 BetMGM
Grizzlies 🔒 +7500 FanDuel
Suns 🔒 +100000 DraftKings
Hawks 🔒 +200000 DraftKings
Heat 🔒 +100000 BetMGM
Nets 🔒 +1000000 DraftKings
76ers 🔒 +500000 DraftKings
Mavericks 🔒 +400000 DraftKings

NBA Teams With a 0% Chance of Winning the Championship

The teams on the list above are the ones that our predictive model thinks have at least a 0.1% chance of winning the NBA title this season. The teams below are either completely out of the running or have won none of our model's thousands of simulations of the rest of the season.

  • Portland Trail Blazers
  • Detroit Pistons
  • Toronto Raptors
  • Chicago Bulls
  • San Antonio Spurs
  • Houston Rockets
  • Orlando Magic
  • Sacramento Kings

Check out the current odds to win the NBA championship if you want to bet on one of the teams that are still in the running.

Make Informed NBA Futures Betting Decisions Today - 3/21/2025

At Dimers.com, we take the responsibility of providing NBA futures picks very seriously, especially when considering the implications of gambling and the potential impact on our users' financial well-being and quality of life.

While we strive to provide accurate and insightful betting advice, we always recommend that our users exercise caution and conduct their own research before using our futures picks or any other betting advice, as ultimately, it's up to each individual to make informed decisions that align with their personal values and goals. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.

All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publishing.

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Ryan Leaver
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.

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