Lakers Playoffs Odds, Jokic MVP, Celtics Title 2022

The Los Angeles Lakers jumped back into the 10th spot of the West standings last night after a last-second layup by the Spurs wouldn't drop.

But according to our odds, the Lakers won't stay in that spot or move up to qualify for the play-in tournament.

Will the Lakers make the play-in tournament?

Yes +155

No -190

The above odds imply a 39.22% probability LeBron James and company will compete in any part of the postseason. And L.A.'s actual playoff odds are even longer.

Will the Lakers make the playoffs (advance from play-in tournament)?

Yes +450

No -700

This implies just a 18.18% chance the Lake Show is competing for a title this season.

In non-Lakers/LeBron NBA news, Nikola Jokic pulled away from Joel Embiid in the MVP race over the last 24 hours. Yesterday, Jokic was a -130 favorite for MVP while Embiid was +135.

Finally, at the beginning of February, the Celtics were a mediocre team with 50-1 odds to capture a record-breaking 18th championship.

 

But now, after a torrid run, Boston finds itself 5th on the title odds board and basically tied for first in the Eastern Conference odds.

 

MVP

Nikola Jokic                 -225

Joel Embiid                  +175

G. Antetokounmpo     +1400

                       

DPOY

Marcus Smart             -130

Mikal Bridges              +300

Bam Adebayo             +350

Rudy Gobert               +550

G.s Antetokounmpo   +1400

                       

ROY

Evan Mobley               -300

Scottie Barnes             +240

Cade Cunningham      +800

                       

MIP

Ja Morant                    -500

Darius Garland            +250

Dejounte Murray        +1800

Miles Bridges              +2800

                       

Eastern Conference

Brooklyn Nets                         +300

Milwaukee Bucks                    +310

Boston Celtics                         +350

Philadelphia 76ers                  +450

Miami Heat                             +500

Chicago Bulls                           +2800

Toronto Raptors                     +5000

Atlanta Hawks                         +6000

Cleveland Cavaliers                 +6600

Charlotte Hornets                   +20000

                       

Western Conference 

Phoenix Suns                          +115

Golden State Warriors            +350

Memphis Grizzlies                  +600

Utah Jazz                                 +1100

Dallas Mavericks                     +1400

Denver Nuggets                      +1400

LA Clippers                              +2500

Los Angeles Lakers                  +2800

Minnesota Timberwolves       +5000

New Orleans Pelicans             +12500

San Antonio Spurs                  +35000

                       

NBA Championship

Phoenix Suns                          +300

Brooklyn Nets                         +600

Milwaukee Bucks                    +625

Golden State Warriors            +700

Boston Celtics                         +750

Philadelphia 76ers                  +1000

Miami Heat                             +1100

Memphis Grizzlies                  +1600

Utah Jazz                                 +2200

Denver Nuggets                      +2800

Dallas Mavericks                     +3300

Los Angeles Clippers               +5000

Los Angeles Lakers                  +5500

Chicago Bulls                           +6000

Minnesota Timberwolves       +10000

Toronto Raptors                     +10000

Atlanta Hawks                         +12500

Cleveland Cavaliers                 +15000

New Orleans Pelicans             +25000

Charlotte Hornets                   +40000

San Antonio Spurs                  +75000