Cause by the arrival of Kawhi Leonard did perceptions of the Clippers dramatically change. Los Angeles has gone from second fiddle to the Lakers to a bona fide championship favorite for NBA bets. Along the same lines, the arrival of Anthony Davis gave the Lakers a perfect partner for LeBron James. 2018-19 was a colossal disappointment for the Lake Show but this year has shown dominance. An All-LA Western Conference Finals matchup of the Clippers and Lakers is now a distinct possibility. Meanwhile, in the Eastern Conference, the Bucks are a prohibitive favorite to make the NBA Finals.
2020 NBA Futures Odds for World Championship
| Date and Time: | NBA Champion determined in June 2020 |
|---|---|
| 2020 Futures NBA Bets odds at SBG: | Los Angeles Lakers 5/2, Los Angeles Clippers 5/2, Milwaukee Bucks 7/2, Houston Rockets 12/1, Philadelphia 14/1, Boston Celtics 18/1, Denver Nuggets 20/1, Dallas Mavericks 25/1, Utah Jazz 30/1, Miami Heat 40/1, Toronto Raptors 60/1, Indiana Pacers 80/1, Portland Trail Blazers 100/1. |
Western Conference Overview
Last year LeBron James became a pariah with teammates and fans due to his overbearing arrogance. James even played the role of a general manager trying to orchestrate trades of his teammates. Add in his groin injury and the Lakers became a sports betting disaster. However, Anthony Davis has completely flipped the script. Davis is the lead scorer and rebounder that takes much of the burden off James. First-year head coach Frank Vogel has Los Angeles playing a complete full-court game.
Along the same lines, Kawhi Leonard has plenty of help on the Clippers. Namely, Lou Williams and Paul George help shoulder the burden. LA’s “second” franchise has quickly emerged as a top threat to the Lakers for supremacy in the Western Conference.
Eastern Conference Overview
Specifically, the NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo makes the Bucks a championship threat. Many gamblers and analysts believe Milwaukee blew a golden opportunity to make the NBA Finals last year. With Leonard no longer on the Raptors, the path in the Eastern Conference appears to be clear. Giannis sparks the NBA’s top-ranked scoring offense. Of great concern is if the Bucks supporting cast is good enough to support the Greek Freak all the way through the NBA Finals. The 2019 Eastern Conference Finals demonstrated that lineup depth was likely the deciding factor in Milwaukee’s failure.
If there is a top threat to the Bucks it very well could be the Celtics. Boston has gone back to what they do best which is epitomize team basketball. Last year Kyrie Irving quit on the team at the end of the playoff series loss to Milwaukee. In brief, it was the last straw for head coach Brad Stevens. Irving’s departure has been a breath of fresh air. Once again Stevens team-oriented culture has everyone’s full support. Most important of all the Celtics have been one of the best bets on the board all season.
2020 Futures NBA Bet odds Picks at SBG:
In this situation, we have to take into account the overlay hype of the two LA teams for NBA Bets. Milwaukee is still too dependent on Giannis for their success. The depth and secondary support remain a legitimate concern in Brew City. That opens the door for the Celtics. Boston offers the most and for the lowest price.
NBA Bets Pick: Boston Celtics