The Boston Celtics Are Favored To Win The NBA Championship, Followed By The Denver Nuggets

Fresh off Jayson Tatum’s historic 51-point performance in Game 7 on Sunday, the Boston Celtics are the favorites to win the NBA Championship, per bookmaker.eu

Tatum’s historic output eclipsed Steph Curry’s 50-point performance in a Game 7 two weeks ago and propelled the Celtics to a rout of the Philadelphia 76ers, 112-88, in Boston.

The Celtics are at even odds (1/1) to win the title, followed by the Denver Nuggets at 2 1/2/1, the Lakers at 3/1 with the Miami Heat at 12/1.

The Celtics and Lakers are tied at 16 NBA titles, so both franchises are two series’ wins from earning a 17th crown.

“To win in the playoffs is extremely hard,” said Celtics forward Jaylen Brown, who scored 25 points. “It takes a lot of sacrifice, intensity, emotion and hard work. We’re looking forward to winning more games and continuing this process. All I can say is, all praise to the ‘Most High.’ We’re both extremely grateful to be here.”

NBA Championship Odds

Boston 1/1

Denver 2.5/1

Lakers 3/1

Miami 12/1

NBA Finals Exact Matchup (via betonline.ag)

Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets 1/1 (+100)

Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers 8/5 (+160)

Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets 29/4 (+725)

Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers 10/1 (+1000)

2023 NBA Finals Exact Outcome

Boston to beat Denver Nuggets 5/2 (+250)

Denver Nuggets to beat Boston Celtics 3/1 (+300)

Los Angeles Lakers to beat Boston Celtics 7/2 (+350)

Boston to beat Los Angeles Lakers 15/4 (+375)

Denver Nuggets to beat Miami Heat 14/1 (+1400)

Los Angeles Lakers to beat Miami Heat 18/1 (+1800)

Miami Heat to beat Denver Nuggets 27/1 (+2700)

Miami Heat to beat Los Angeles Lakers 35/1 (+3500)

Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals tips off at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday night (after the NBA Draft Lottery), while Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals tips Wednesday night.