Are you ready for some NBA futures odds predictions? Whether you love him or loathe him, you’ve got to give LeBron James his ‘props’ for leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a historic comeback en route to the 2016 NBA Championship. Still, with that said, online basketball bettors everywhere need to know….can James and the Cavaliers win it all again in 2017?
Thanks to the bettor-friendly management at mybookie.ag and this expert NBA betting analysis, you’re about to find out. Let’s get started with a look a the recently released NBA Futures Odds to win it all next season.
Let’s get started with a comical take on the teams that will not, barring a Mount Rushmore-sized miracle, win the 2017 NBA Championship.
Brooklyn
Is Brooklyn in the house? Nope…not unless all-time franchise greats like Dr. J. and J. Kidd come out of retirement
Phoenix
Where are Steve Nash and Charles Barkley when you really need them?
Denver
The Nuggets don’t have a Mile High chance.
Sacramento – The Kings personify the meaning of the word dysfunction?
New York
Unless the Knicks come up with like, five more Kristaps Porzingis’ all of a sudden, it’s not happening in the Big Apple!
Charlotte
Unfortunately, no one wants to be like Mike when it comes to being an owner/GM/basketball operations guy or whatever you title you give ‘ol MJ.
Detroit
I really can’t hate on the rebuilding Pistons. I like head coach Stan Van Gundy and the roster the Pistons are building.
Milwaukee
Again, I can’t hate on the Bucks even though they underachieved for the vast majority of the 2015-16 regular season. As a mater of fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if Milwaukee has the breakout campaign everyone is expecting this coming season.
Dallas
Unless Mark Cuban quickly overhauls his roster to make it championship worthy (he wont) Dirk Nowitzki could play out his remaining years in mediocrity.
Washington
Why do the talented Wizards keep underachieving and will it get any better under new head coach Scott Brooks?
Philadelphia
Could the Colangelo’s really restore the Sixers to their former glory? Yes, but it’s going to take a couple of years at best.
Los Angeles
If LeBron James ends up in Los Angeles, well, hell the Lakers could return to instant prominence s early as next season. If not, they’ll take the No.2 pick in the draft and continue rebuilding under young head coach Luke Walton.
Utah
I like the way the Jazz are building around Gordon Hayward, Rodney Hood and Derrick Favors and they should be a lot better with the return of Dante Exum next season.
The Dubs will be back next season and are the odds-on-favorite to win it all – and rightfully so I say after their two-year run of excellence fell just short of their second championship.
Cleveland
Look, if LeBron James stays in Cleveland, the Cavaliers will almost assuredly overpower the competition en route to another Finals appearance at the very least.
San Antonio
Even if Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili retire (they won’t) the Spurs still have a pair of legitimate superstars in Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge and a roster full of competent players that know how to win.
Oklahoma City
The Thunder will be in big trouble if Kevin Durant decides to bolt. If he returns, the Thunder will be a top contender again.
L.A. Clippers
The Clippers have plenty of talent on their roster, a great head coach and now, some recent history of being legitimate winners. So, why do I feel like there’s still something missing?
If the Celtics use their plethora of draft picks to nab a quality free agent or two (like Durant) they could return to legitimate championship title contention in a hurry.
Miami
I like the way the Heat looked this past season, even without Chris Bosh, but if they lose young center Hassan Whiteside in free agency, they’ll regret it for years.
Toronto
The maddening Raptors define the meaning of a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde team. I’m not convinced.
Chicago
Rumors have both, Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler leaving, so I suspect big change is in the air for the Bulls moving forward.
Atlanta
I’m done with the underachieving Hawks!
Minnesota
The young Timberwolves look like they could be league champs in three years!
New Orleans
he Pelicans may have Anthony Davis, but, I’m certainly not feeling the Pelicans as title contenders.
Portland –Is there a team in the league that tries harder than the Trail Blazers? Nope, I think not!
Houston
The Rockets will continue putting up plenty of points under new head coach Mike D’Antoni, but will anyone play any defense? Honestly…hell no!
Memphis
Did the window close of Mike Conley, Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph? Um…yes it did.
My Pick: To answer the question of whether LeBron James and the Cavaliers can will it all next season. The unequivocal answer is yes. Will they? I don’t see it happening, but hey, I don’t think anyone saw their historic win this season coming, so there’s that.
Right now, if I were a betting man, my NBA Futures et prediction would be on the San Antonio Spurs since they’ve been the model of consistency when it comes to legitimate championship title contenders. I believe it’s quite possible that Kawhi Leonard continues to improve while LaMarcus Aldridge assumes more of a leadership role in his second season.
NBA Futures Odds Predictions – With 2017 NBA Finals Odds Released, Can LeBron and Cavaliers Repeat
Thanks to the bettor-friendly management at mybookie.ag and this expert NBA betting analysis, you’re about to find out. Let’s get started with a look a the recently released NBA Futures Odds to win it all next season.
| 2017 NBA Title Odds | ||
| TEAM | OPENING ODDS | CURRENT |
| Golden State Warriors | 3-2 | 7-4 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 5-2 | 5-2 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 6-1 | 6-1 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 8-1 | 7-1 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 16-1 | 16-1 |
| Boston Celtics | 20-1 | 20-1 |
| Miami Heat | 25-1 | 25-1 |
| Toronto Raptors | 25-1 | 25-1 |
| Chicago Bulls | 40-1 | 40-1 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 40-1 | 40-1 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 60-1 | 60-1 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 60-1 | 60-1 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 60-1 | 60-1 |
| Houston Rockets | 60-1 | 60-1 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 80-1 | 80-1 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 100-1 | 80-1 |
| Utah Jazz | 80-1 | 80-1 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 100-1 | 80-1 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 100-1 | 80-1 |
| Washington Wizards | 100-1 | 100-1 |
| Indiana Pacers | 100-1 | 100-1 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 100-1 | 100-1 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 100-1 | 100-1 |
| Detroit Pistons | 100-1 | 100-1 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 80-1 | 100-1 |
| New York Knicks | 100-1 | 100-1 |
| Sacramento Kings | 100-1 | 100-1 |
| Denver Nuggets | 100-1 | 200-1 |
| Phoenix Suns | 300-1 | 300-1 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 500-1 | 500-1 |
Let’s get started with a comical take on the teams that will not, barring a Mount Rushmore-sized miracle, win the 2017 NBA Championship.
Brooklyn
Is Brooklyn in the house? Nope…not unless all-time franchise greats like Dr. J. and J. Kidd come out of retirement
Phoenix
Where are Steve Nash and Charles Barkley when you really need them?
Denver
The Nuggets don’t have a Mile High chance.
Sacramento – The Kings personify the meaning of the word dysfunction?
New York
Unless the Knicks come up with like, five more Kristaps Porzingis’ all of a sudden, it’s not happening in the Big Apple!
Charlotte
Unfortunately, no one wants to be like Mike when it comes to being an owner/GM/basketball operations guy or whatever you title you give ‘ol MJ.
Detroit
I really can’t hate on the rebuilding Pistons. I like head coach Stan Van Gundy and the roster the Pistons are building.
Milwaukee
Again, I can’t hate on the Bucks even though they underachieved for the vast majority of the 2015-16 regular season. As a mater of fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if Milwaukee has the breakout campaign everyone is expecting this coming season.
Dallas
Unless Mark Cuban quickly overhauls his roster to make it championship worthy (he wont) Dirk Nowitzki could play out his remaining years in mediocrity.
Washington
Why do the talented Wizards keep underachieving and will it get any better under new head coach Scott Brooks?
Philadelphia
Could the Colangelo’s really restore the Sixers to their former glory? Yes, but it’s going to take a couple of years at best.
Los Angeles
If LeBron James ends up in Los Angeles, well, hell the Lakers could return to instant prominence s early as next season. If not, they’ll take the No.2 pick in the draft and continue rebuilding under young head coach Luke Walton.
Utah
I like the way the Jazz are building around Gordon Hayward, Rodney Hood and Derrick Favors and they should be a lot better with the return of Dante Exum next season.
The Top Five Favorites
Golden StateThe Dubs will be back next season and are the odds-on-favorite to win it all – and rightfully so I say after their two-year run of excellence fell just short of their second championship.
Cleveland
Look, if LeBron James stays in Cleveland, the Cavaliers will almost assuredly overpower the competition en route to another Finals appearance at the very least.
San Antonio
Even if Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili retire (they won’t) the Spurs still have a pair of legitimate superstars in Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge and a roster full of competent players that know how to win.
Oklahoma City
The Thunder will be in big trouble if Kevin Durant decides to bolt. If he returns, the Thunder will be a top contender again.
L.A. Clippers
The Clippers have plenty of talent on their roster, a great head coach and now, some recent history of being legitimate winners. So, why do I feel like there’s still something missing?
The Best of the Rest
BostonIf the Celtics use their plethora of draft picks to nab a quality free agent or two (like Durant) they could return to legitimate championship title contention in a hurry.
Miami
I like the way the Heat looked this past season, even without Chris Bosh, but if they lose young center Hassan Whiteside in free agency, they’ll regret it for years.
Toronto
The maddening Raptors define the meaning of a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde team. I’m not convinced.
Chicago
Rumors have both, Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler leaving, so I suspect big change is in the air for the Bulls moving forward.
Atlanta
I’m done with the underachieving Hawks!
Minnesota
The young Timberwolves look like they could be league champs in three years!
New Orleans
he Pelicans may have Anthony Davis, but, I’m certainly not feeling the Pelicans as title contenders.
Portland –Is there a team in the league that tries harder than the Trail Blazers? Nope, I think not!
Houston
The Rockets will continue putting up plenty of points under new head coach Mike D’Antoni, but will anyone play any defense? Honestly…hell no!
Memphis
Did the window close of Mike Conley, Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph? Um…yes it did.
My Pick: To answer the question of whether LeBron James and the Cavaliers can will it all next season. The unequivocal answer is yes. Will they? I don’t see it happening, but hey, I don’t think anyone saw their historic win this season coming, so there’s that.
Right now, if I were a betting man, my NBA Futures et prediction would be on the San Antonio Spurs since they’ve been the model of consistency when it comes to legitimate championship title contenders. I believe it’s quite possible that Kawhi Leonard continues to improve while LaMarcus Aldridge assumes more of a leadership role in his second season.
