Odds to win 2012 NBA championship: Heat still the favorites

The Miami Heat didn’t look like the best team in the regular season or in the NBA Finals, but bookmakers still see Miami’s Big Three as the biggest threat to walk away as champions next season.

Cantor Race and Sports released its odds to win the 2012 NBA championship and have the Heat as the overwhelming favorite at +200. The Chicago Bulls, who finished with the best record in the regular season but lost to the Heat in the Eastern Conference, are the second choice at +600.

The freshly crowned Dallas Mavericks along with the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder are in the next group at +700. The Lakers, who had won two straight titles before getting swept out of the postseason by the Mavs, enter next season with a different coach on the sidelines and a 33-year-old Kobe Bryant.

Rounding out the odds for other potential title contenders: Boston Celtics 8/1, San Antonio Spurs 15/1, Orlando Magic 20/1, Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks 30/1, Portland Trail Blazers 30/1, New Orleans Hornets 40/1, Memphis Grizzlies 40/1, Atlanta Hawks 50/1, Philadelphia 76ers 60/1.

And here’s a look at the list of longshot bets: New Jersey Nets 60/1, Los Angeles Clippers 75/1, Houston Rockets 100/1, Milwaukee Bucks 100/1, Indiana Pacers 100/1, Golden State Warriors 100/1, Utah Jazz 100/1, Phoenix Suns 100/1, Sacramento Kings 100/1, Charlotte Bobcats 100/1, Cleveland Cavaliers 100/1, Washington Wizards 100/1, Detroit Pistons 200/1, Minnesota Timberwolves 300/1, Toronto Raptors 300/1.

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Posted by alling
1 year ago

the were favored before the 2010-2011 season. how did that workout?
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Posted by SharpBettor1
1 year ago

Very stupid to bet on who will win the 2012 Finals right now, what if there is a lockout?
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Posted by freddiefan09
1 year ago

Who cares? Just glad to see the Punk (NBA) Season over.
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Posted by SharpCheddar
1 year ago

I've seen 2-1 and 3-1 for the Heat. I wouldn't tie my money up in those, but the Heat are definitely the team to beat.
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Posted by WestCoastFan
1 year ago

Q:Why didnt Lebron James go to college? A:Because he doesnt show up for the Finals. : )
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Posted by ScottCooley
1 year ago

This was my favorite, came from a Cavs fan: "Just be careful when shipping the Miami Heat champs T-shirts to the poor in Guatemala. They could be a choking hazard."
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Posted by yankees1913
1 year ago

Did you hear about the new Lebron phone?? It only vibrates.... No rings
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Posted by Ashton_Grewal
1 year ago

Props to you yankees1913. That was a burn fit for a King with no crown.
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Posted by Ashton_Grewal
1 year ago

I don't know about you guys but I see some value with the Mavericks at 7/1 especially if they can bring back a healthy Caron Butler.
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Posted by ScottCooley
1 year ago

"This was my favorite, came from a Cavs fan: "Just be careful when shipping the Miami Heat champs T-shirts to the poor in Guatemala. They could be a choking hazard.""