Despite the 2007 NBA Championship just having completed, Odds to Win the 2008 NBA Championship futures have already been released and there are some surprising bets on the board. Check them out below: (All listed in alphabetical order)
Futures betting odds courtesy of: Sportsbook.com. (Current odds updated: 1/15/08 and will be updated monthly.)
All wagers have action. Singles Only. Max $600
Atlanta Hawks
60/1
Boston Celtics
6/5
Charlotte Bobcats
700/1
Chicago Bulls
70/1
Cleveland Cavaliers
30/1
Dallas Mavericks
13/2
Denver Nuggets
10/1
Detroit Pistons
5/1
Golden State Warriors
28/1
Houston Rockets
25/1
Indiana Pacers
100/1
Los Angeles Clippers
200/1
Los Angeles Lakers
9/1
Memphis Grizzlies
500/1
Miami Heat
100/1
Milwaukee Bucks
200/1
Minnesota Timberwolves
3000/1
New Jersey Nets
50/1
New Orleans Hornets
25/1
New York Knicks
500/1
Orlando Magic
25/1
Philadelphia 76ers
250/1
Phoenix Suns
5/1
Portland Trailblazers
30/1
Sacramento Kings
300/1
San Antonio Spurs
4/1
Seattle Supersonics
500/1
Toronto Raptors
50/1
Utah Jazz
35/1
Washington Wizards
70/1
Bet these now at: Sportsbook.com
Futures odds are a great way to bet using a very minimal amount of money with the potential of a great return. While these bets surely are risky due to the numerous potential outcomes, they allow one to be in the game for a large part of the season and give the recreational bettor something to pull for.
Speaking of something to pull for, how about the Portland Trailblazers at 50-1?
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