The Nuggets aren’t Denver’s secret anymore. After beating the Miami Heat, 94-89, to win the team’s first NBA championship on Monday, oddsmakers are giving Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and company strong odds to repeat next season.
The Nuggets have +500 odds — meaning a $100 bet would win $500 — to win the NBA Finals next season, according to both BetMGM and DraftKings Sportsbook. They have the best odds in the league.
Caesars Sportsbook gives them slightly better odds at +475, and they are tied with the Bucks for the best odds by Fanduel Sportsbook at +460.
The Celtics have either the second- or third-best odds at +500 to +575. The Bucks range between +460 to +700, followed by the Suns at +700 to +850. The Miami Heat have odds ranging from +1,800 to +2,500
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