When LeBron James decided to leave the Miami Heat in favor of a return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, many believed they instantly became the favorite to win the NBA Title.
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Las Vegas also instantly made the Cavaliers the favorite to win the title as well. Since then all the Cavaliers have done is add one of the most productive players in the NBA in power forward Kevin Love, a solid do-it-all veteran forward Shawn Marion and a group of shooters that includes James’ former Heat teammate and friend Mike Miller.
Now the Cavaliers are 5/2 favorite to win the title.
The defending Champion San Antonio Spurs have 4/1 odds while the Chicago Bulls, who will get Derrick Rose back from injury and added Pau Gasol, are next with 11/2 odds.
Our friends over at Bovada were kind enough to send over their latest odds and you can find them below.
Cleveland Cavaliers 5/2
San Antonio Spurs 4/1
Chicago Bulls 11/2
Oklahoma City Thunder 6/1
Los Angeles Clippers 12/1
Houston Rockets 16/1
Dallas Mavericks 18/1
Golden State Warriors 22/1
Washington Wizards 33/1
Indiana Pacers 40/1
Miami Heat 40/1
Portland Trailblazers 40/1
Memphis Grizzlies 50/1
New York Knicks 50/1
Toronto Raptors 50/1
Charlotte Hornets 66/1
Los Angeles Lakers 66/1
Brooklyn Nets 66/1
Atlanta Hawks 100/1
Boston Celtics 100/1
Denver Nuggets 100/1
New Orleans Pelicans 100/1
Phoenix Suns 100/1
Minnesota Timberwolves 150/1
Detroit Pistons 200/1
Orlando Magic 200/1
Sacramento Kings 250/1
Utah Jazz 250/1
Milwaukee Bucks 300/1
Philadelphia 76ers 300/1
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