Be sure to follow the 2020 NBA Playoff Results to stay on top of all the betting action during the postseason from the NBA Bubble in Orlando, Florida.

Reports said that the season could begin in Decemeber but those targeted dates continue to change. In the meantime, oddsmakers have posted futures on next year's winners to capture the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy.

The NBA regular season normally begins in late October or early November every year but due to the 2020 regular season delayed due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the start of the 2021 regular season has not been determined.

2021 NBA Finals Odds

2021 NBA Eastern Conference Odds

2021 Western Conference Odds

How to Bet on NBA Futures

Betting on the NBA is widely popular in the United States and the NBA Futures Odds market continues to cater to both novice and professional bettors. The NBA championship is decided very June with a best-of-seven matchup known as the NBA Finals.

This Future Odds market is open year-round and the oddsmakers will adjust their numbers when trades, injuries, free agent signings, or other changes affect the NBA championship odds. The opening odds come out at the end of the current season or just after it ends, with NBA Future Odds posted on all 30 teams in the league.

Betting on NBA Futures may not always provide big payouts due to the nature of the league, where dynasties are often created by player movement in free agency. However, betting on the right team early can provide better results, as seen in 2019 when the Toronto Raptors won with +1850 odds to win the NBA championship in August 2018. Compare that to the +750 odds the Raptors had in December 2018 and you can see how the NBA Futures odds could offer less value as the season progresses and the player talent is on display.

The NBA championship futures betting market takes in the most volume of wagers and money at sportsbooks but there are other wagering opportunities in the NBA Futures market.

Bettors can wager on:

NBA Conference Winners

Eastern, Western

NBA Division Winners

East

Atlantic, Central, Southeast

West

Southwest, Northwest, Pacific

The sportsbooks also offer up NBA Futures Odds on specific player awards, usually just for the Most Valuable Player and the Rookie of the Year. These wagers are a little tricky since those bets and their results are based off subjectivity. Both awards are determined by votes from sports writers and we all know that everybody has an opinion.

2020 NBA Finals Odds to Win

There are several good bets to win the NBA Playoffs in 2020. The current odds for the top contenders to win the NBA Championship today are:

Los Angeles Lakers : -400

: -400 Miami Heat : +500

: +500 Boston Celtics: +900

NBA Finals Odds

In the offseason, opening odds are posted on all 30 teams to win the NBA Championship and those numbers are adjusted as the regular season begins based on the opinion of bettors. The key to cashing a big ticket and locking in a return on the NBA Finals Odds is not easy but with the right homework, you can forecast ahead and take a shot with a team that may have started slower than others.

Injuries, suspensions, trades are also key factors in the NBA Finals Odds and that’s just in the regular season. When the playoffs begin and the matchups are set, you’ll see sportsbooks tweak their Future Odds because one team may have an easier path on paper than others.

After the NBA Playoff field of 16 is dwindled down to two teams in the NBA Finals, oddsmakers will use American Odds on the matchup. The American Odds is often thought of as a Money-Line or in this example below, it would be called the NBA Finals Odds Series Price:

Los Angeles Lakers -250 (Bet $100 to win $40)

Milwaukee Bucks +200 (Bet $100 to win 100)

Fractional Odds

Los Angeles Lakers 2/5

Milwaukee Bucks 2/1

Decimal Odds

Los Angeles Lakers 1.4

Milwaukee Bucks 3.0

Betting on NBA Futures Odds Where can I bet on the 2020 NBA Championship?

There are several legal sportsbook options in the United States. Visit our sportsbook directory to find online sportsbooks where you can bet on who will win the NBA Playoffs.

Who are the experts picking to win?

With multiple strong contenders to pick from, our experts are here to help. Check out our 2020 NBA Playoff Predictions to see what teams our handicappers like.

What type of bets can I make on the NBA?

In addition to betting on how teams will finish in the NBA Playoffs, there are multiple angles you can bet on individual games. Check out our NBA odds page for the odds on each game.

Where can I learn how to bet on basketball?

To learn more about betting on basketball, check out our basketball betting tutorial.