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2010 NBA Finals Odds
Oddsmakers have already released team odds to win the 2010 NBA Finals and have made the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers 2.25/1 to win again. With the core of the 09 team expected back in 2010, the Lakers have opened as 2.25/1 favorites to win the NBA Finals next year according to oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL. The team that L.A. beat in the 2009 Finals, the Orlando Magic, have short odds win a championship next year at 7/1. The Cleveland Cavaliers, the team that many expected to win this years Finals, has also been given short odds to win in 2010 at 3/1. If the Cavs want to keep LeBron James in Cleveland for years to come, the organization will have to make some moves this offseason in order to compete. They could add a big body down low in the post and rumors are already circulating that Shaq could be heading to Cleveland. Another team with favorable odds is the Boston Celtics, who are 4.5/1 to win. With Kevin Garnett expected back at full health, the 2008 NBA Finals Champs should once again challenge the Magic and Cavs in the East. Of course, they too might be looking to make some moves this offseason and Ray Allen could be on the block. The San Antonio Spurs (15/1), Houston Rockets (15/1) and Utah Jazz (18/1) are some teams with some value heading into next season. For complete odds on all the teams to win the 2010 NBA Finals, see below. 2010 NBA Futures Odds Odds to Win 2010 NBA Finals HAWKS +4500 CELTICS +450 BOBCATS +10000 BULLS +4500 CAVALIERS +300 MAVERICKS +3500 NUGGETS +1000 PISTONS +4500 WARRIORS +7500 ROCKETS +1500 PACERS +7500 CLIPPERS +7500 LAKERS +225 GRIZZLIES +12500 HEAT +4500 BUCKS +7500 TIMBERWOLVES +10000 NETS +7000 HORNETS +3000 KNICKS +7000 THUNDER +7500 MAGIC +700 76ERS +5000 SUNS +4500 TRAILBLAZERS +1500 KINGS +7500 SPURS +1500 RAPTORS +7500 JAZZ +1800 WIZARDS +7500 Posted: 6/17/09 7:30PM ET |




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