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
