Villanova Knicks NBA Championship Odds in 2025 Get Much Shorter Following Trade
The Villanova Knicks have improved their title chances immensely.
Mikal Bridges is back with his collegiate brethren following Tuesday night's trade, and the oddsmakers took notice.
Our shop shifted New York's odds from 16/1 to 9/1 following the deal. Their chances to take the Eastern Conference went from 8/1 to 5/1, which is tied for the second-best odds with Milwaukee (Boston is favored).
Additionally, here are the Top 3 liabilities for the book on NBA Draft night:
Top 3 Liabilities
1. Stephon Castle to go first overall (18/1 odds)
2. Bronny James to be drafted by Lakers (-150 odds)
3. Bronny James to be selected after 49th pick
2024-25 NBA Championship
Boston Celtics 3/1
Oklahoma City Thunder 7/1
Dallas Mavericks 7/1
Denver Nuggets 8/1
New York Knicks 9/1
Milwaukee Bucks 10/1
Minnesota Timberwolves 10/1
Philadelphia 76ers 14/1
Los Angeles Lakers 25/1
Golden State Warriors 33/1
Los Angeles Clippers 33/1
Phoenix Suns 33/1
Memphis Grizzlies 35/1
Cleveland Cavaliers 40/1
Miami Heat 40/1
Indiana Pacers 55/1
New Orleans Pelicans 60/1
Sacramento Kings 66/1
Orlando Magic 80/1
Atlanta Hawks 100/1
Houston Rockets 100/1
San Antonio Spurs 100/1
Chicago Bulls 750/1
Brooklyn Nets 1000/1
Charlotte Hornets 1000/1
Detroit Pistons 1000/1
Portland Trail Blazers 1000/1
Toronto Raptors 1000/1
Utah Jazz 1000/1
Washington Wizards 1000/1