Historical NBA Division Futures from Past Seasons

• This page lists the NBA divisional odds from prior NBA seasons since 2020
• The seasons are listed below in reverse-chronological order
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Starting with the 2019-20 season, SBD has annually tracked the NBA divisional odds each season for all six divisions in the league. This page preserves the NBA division odds from each season since that time, allowing readers to look back and see how the odds progressed from opening to the last game of the regular season.

Use the jump links below to go to a specific NBA season:

2025 | 2024 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020

2025 Atlantic Division Odds

2025 Central Division

2025 Southeast Division

2025 Northwest Division Odds

2025 Pacific Division Odds

2025 Southwest Division Odds

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2024 Atlantic Division

• Mar. 26, 2024: The books have been closed since February and as of last week it became official: the Celtics have captured the Atlantic Division (not to mention the #1 seed in the East).
• Nov. 4, 2023: The Celtics remain heavy -350 favorites two weeks into the regular season with the 76ers seen as their only legitimate challengers.
• July 10, 2023: Boston has opened as a heavy -400 favorite in the NBA Atlantic Division odds, followed by the 76ers at a distant +500.

Central Division

• Mar. 26, 2024: Cleveland is keeping it close, but the Bucks (-441) remain as favorites to win the Central with eleven games to go.
• Nov. 4, 2023: The Bucks have shortened to -350 as the Cavaliers struggle out of the gate.
• July 10, 2023: The Bucks (-400) are once again heavy favorites in the opening Central Division odds with the Cavaliers (+300) considered their only real competition.

Southeast Division

• Mar. 26, 2024: For the first time since February, the Magic (-278) are again favorites to win the Southeast for the first time since 2019.
• Nov. 4, 2023: The odds to win the Southeast Division have narrowed considerably with Miami dropping from odds-on -165 chalk to +105 and Atlanta improving to +150.
• July 10, 2023: The NBA Southeast Division odds slightly favor the Heat (-120) over the Hawks (+115) in the preseason, with the young Magic a distant third-favorite at +1400.

Northwest Division

• Mar. 26, 2024: Though they only hold a one-game lead over OKC, the Nuggets (-278) are once again favorites to win the Northwest.
• Nov. 4, 2023: The Nuggets (-450) have an early two-game lead on the T-Wolves (+650) and Thunder (+650).
• July 10, 2023: The reigning division and NBA-champion Nuggets are massive -400 favorites in the opening NBA Northwest Division odds. Second-favorite Minnesota is back at +550.

Pacific Division

• Mar. 26, 2024: With odds once as long as +762, the Clippers (-2581) are overwhelming favorites to win the Pacific, with a two-game lead over Sacramento.
• Nov. 4, 2023: The Pacific remains the tightest division in terms of the odds. No team is shorter than +195 (Suns) or longer than +850 (Kings).
• July 10, 2023: The NBA Pacific Division odds are the most wide open at the moment, with the Suns a tepid +150 favorite over the Warriors (+325), Clippers (+450), Kings (+450), and Lakers (+650).

Southwest Division

• Mar. 26, 2024: With just eleven games to go, the Pelicans (-275) hold a narrow two-game lead over Dallas (206) to capture the Southwest.
• Nov. 4, 2023: Preseason favorite Memphis has already faded to +650 after a brutal 0-6 start while the 4-1 Mavericks are now an even-money favorite to win the division.

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2022 Atlantic Division

• [March 20] The Boston Celtics are now first in the East, and odds-on favorites in the Atlantic
• [March 8] Undefeated since acquiring James Harden, the Sixers are heavy odds-on favorites
• [February 17] With the addition of James Harden in tow, Philadelphia is now a heavier favorite to win the Atlantic. The Nets have fallen behind both Toronto and Boston with KD out and no timetable for Ben Simmons’ return
• [February 7] As the Nets tumble down the standings on their 8-game losing streak, the 76ers are now the Atlantic Division favorites
• [January 25] The Nets remain odds-on favorites, but with Kevin Durant sidelined their odds have slightly lengthened
• [January 13] With Kyrie Irving now playing, Brooklyn is at average odds in the -400 range
• [December 10] The Nets remain odds-on favorites, while the Knicks have slid to fourth – even behind the roller coaster Celtics
• [November 16] Despite not having Kyrie Irving, the 76ers have had numerous injury issues to start the year – allowing the Nets to settle in as heavy -380 favorites
• [November 1] Buoyed off their hot start and wins against the Celtics and Sixers, the Knicks have shortened to +700 and third favorites in the Atlantic
• [October 19] Although the Nets seem to be trudging ahead without Kyrie, their odds continued to shorten now -220 to win the Atlantic
• [October 12] Despite the current situation in which Kyrie Irving having to miss home games at Barclays Center due to their vaccine mandate, the Nets are still heavy -195 favorites in the Atlantic Division

Odds to Win 2022 NBA Atlantic Division

All odds as of March 28th at Caesars Sportsbook

 

Central Division

• [March 8] The Bucks have hit their stride both going in to, and coming out of the All-Star break has given Milwaukee a heavy odds-on price
• [February 17] Milwaukee is odds-on favorite, while the Cavs and Bulls can be found as short as +250
• [February 7] The race in the Central has tightened, with the Bucks and Cavs getting hot while the Bulls deal with injuries and have teetered recently
• [January 25] As Chicago deals with multiple injuries to their rotation, the Bucks have shifted to odds-on favorites
• [January 13] Can the Bulls unseat the Bucks in the Central?! They’ve pulled even at FanDuel with odds of -115
• [December 10] Chicago remains +240, but the favorite Bucks have a chance to distance themselves as the Bulls deal with a team-wide covid outbreak
• [November 16] This race has tightened up, as the Bucks opened the year with a bit of a title hangover and the Bulls behind new acquisition DeMar DeRozan are playing the best ball in the East, as they’re down to +240 odds to win the Central
• [November 1] Are the Bulls for real? Chicago’s hot start is vaulted them ahead of the Pacers to odds of +600 in the Central. Milwaukee remains heavy favorites
• [October 19] No movement in the Central ahead of opening night
• [October 12] In what figures to be the least competitive divisional race in the league, the Bucks are massive favorites

2022 Central Division Odds

 

Southeast Division

• [March 8] With the Heat locking up the division, the odds are OTB
• [February 17] No contest in this division, the Heat have it locked it up as they compete to win the Eastern Conference
• [February 7] The Southeast is comfortably locked up for Miami heading in to the All-Star break
• [January 25] The Heat are now heavily favored to win the Southeast as they sit atop the Eastern Conference and the Hawks/Hornets fight for playoff position
• [January 13] Miami is now a heavy odds on favorite, with the Hawks and Hornets unable to keep pace despite the Heat’s injury and covid issues
• [December 10] The Heat remain odds-on favorites, but the Hawks are shortening with Bam Adebayo still out for Miami
• [November 16] With the Hawks struggling, the Heat are heavy odds-on favorites in the Southeast. The books have not yet bought in to the Wizards despite their hot start, as their odds are still a distant third
• [November 1] While the Heat still are gelling on the floor with their new additions, they remain odds-on favorites
• [October 19] The Heat remain favorites going in to opening night
• [October 12] Buoyed by the addition of Kyle Lowry, the Miami Heat are slight odds-on favorites over the Hawks to regain the stronghold of the Southeast

Odds to Win 2022 Southeast Division

 

Northwest Division

• [March 8] The Jazz can be found as short as -900 to -1000 at various sportsbooks
• [February 17] Utah remain significant favorites
• [February 7] Despite their recent struggles due to injury, the Jazz remain odds-on favorites in the Northwest
• [January 25] The Jazz remain heavily favored to win the Northwest
• [January 13] This division is all but locked up, with the Jazz now at odds of -6000
• [December 10] Utah has all but wrapped up the division now at heavy odds of -1900 to win
• [November 16] With the Blazers having a lifeless start as they linger below .500, their odds have faded to +1700
• [November 1] Minnesota and Portland have seen their odds shorten with strong starts to the campaign
• [October 19] No odds movement in the Northwest ahead of the season
• [October 12] The Jazz once again have opened as -310 favorites to win the Northwest

2021-22 NBA Northwest Division Odds

 

Pacific Division

• [March 8] The Suns are 8 games up on the next team in the Western Conference standings, and have run away with the Pacific division
• [February 17] Phoenix has taken control of the division, now as short as a whopping -1100
• [February 7] The Suns remain piping hot, and are odds-on favorites
• [January 25] Phoenix has a stellar 37-9 record and sits atop the Western Conference – as well as the Pacific Division, in which they are now heavy odds-on favorites
• [January 13] In the most competitive West divisional race, Phoenix is a slight odds-on favorite over the Warriors – who just got Klay Thompson back
• [December 10] The Warriors have inched ahead of the Suns in the Pacific battle between the league’s two best team, now the odds-on favorite while the Suns are +105
• [November 16] GSW and PHO are playing the best ball in the West to open up the season, and their odds to win the Pacific are now both +150
• [November 1] The Lakers have started in a hole due to injuries and new chemistry issues with Russell Westbrook, dropping them behind the Suns for favorites’ position. The Clippers are also struggling mightily without Kawhi Leonard – and LAC has fallen to odds of +1400
• [October 19] After being odds on favorites at open, the Lakers are now +100 ton win the Pacific
• [October 12] In what figures to be the most competitive divisional race in the league this season, the Lakers are odds-on favorites with the addition of Russell Westbrook to the lineup alongside LeBron and AD

2021-22 NBA Pacific Division Odds

 

Southwest Division

• [March 8] Memphis remains a heavy odds-on favorite
• [February 17] Memphis continues to be the pleasant surprise of the season, now as short as -1050 to win the Southwest
• [February 7] The Grizzlies keep moving in the right direction, now -450 favorites at FanDuel Sportsbook
• [January 25] Memphis has proven their surge wasn’t a mirage, and they’re now -370 favorites in the Southwest
• [January 13] With Memphis surging, the Grizzlies are now heavy odds-on favorites to win the Southwest
• [December 10] Despite Ja Morant being out, the Grizzlies are hanging tough against the odds-on favored Mavs
• [November 16] The Mavs are odds-on favorites, but teams have a chance to make up ground with Luka suffering an ankle injury
• [November 1] Dallas has seen their price slightly lengthen as they’ve had a disjointed start under Jason Kidd
• [October 19] Despite Zion’s return date reportedly delayed, the Pelicans odds are still +500
• [October 12] Luka Doncic and the Mavs are once again heavy favorites to win the Southwest

2021-22 Southwest Division Odds

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2021 Atlantic Division

• [April 28] The Sixers average odds now stand at -131, slightly fading back towards Brooklyn as Ben Simmons misses more time. The Nets are at average odds of +238 to win the Atlantic
• [April 23] With the Nets managing the injuries for both Kevin Durant and James Harden, the 76ers have moved to pretty significant favorites to win the Atlantic
• [Apr 14] The Atlantic is down to a two-horse race, with the Nets now -114 favorites and the 76ers at odds of -107
• [Mar 10] The Raptors have officially ejected from the Atlantic Division race, now at odds of +5250
• [Feb 25] The Celtics are in a free-fall in the standings, 3-7 in their last ten games, and have seen their Atlantic Division odds plummet to +3000
• [Feb 9] Despite sitting atop the Eastern Conference, the Sixers still sit behind the Nets in Atlantic Division odds. Philly is at an average of +138, while the Nets are still odds-on favorites at -101
• [Jan 26] The Raptors have played better of late, improving their odds to +1450. The Nets are still odds-on favorites as Kyrie Irving works himself back into the rotation
• [Jan 14] With the acquisition of James Harden, the Brooklyn Nets are now odds-on favorites at -155. The Raptors putrid 2-8 start has dropped them to odds of +2100
• [Jan 5] Amidst a putrid 1-5 start, the Raps odds have fallen to an average of +1100 to win the Atlantic
• [Dec 24] The Sixers have overtaken the Raptors for third favorites in the Atlantic after the season’s opening night
• [Dec 16] KD and Kyrie’s first action on court has continued to shorten the Nets value, as their odds are now +133
• [Nov 27] The Brooklyn Nets have opened as favorites to win the division in ’21 as Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving join the linup. Boston is just behind at odds of +200

Odd to Win Atlantic Division

All odds as of April 28th

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Central Division

• [Apr 14] Odds are off the board as Milwaukee has clinched the division
• [Mar 10] Milwaukee’s grip has strengthened to average odds of -15000 in the Central, nearly a lock to win another division crown
• [Feb 25] Although they don’t have a realistic chance to win it, the Bulls odds to win the division have steadily improved, and are now at an average of +12500
• [Feb 9] Not much of a story in the Central, as the Bucks are now at odds of -2465 on average to win the division on the heels of their five game win streak
• [Jan 26] The Bucks and Pacers remain heavy favorites over the rest of the division
• [Jan 14] Indiana remains at average odds of +600, but with the newly acquired Caris LeVert could make a push on the Bucks
• [Jan 5] Milwaukee’s heavy odds have slightly faded, now priced at -1234 on average
• [Dec 24] No movement in the Central odds after the opening night of play
• [Dec 16] The Cavs odds have somewhat improved to an average of +11750, leaving the Pistons in last
• [Nov 27] To the surprise of nobody, the Bucks have once again opened as overwhelming -4000 favorites to win the Central this season

2021 Central Division Odds

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Southeast Division

• [April 28] The Hawks are now significant favorites in the Southeast, at average odds of -111 and as short as -455
• [Apr 23] This figures to be the most competitive race down the stretch, as you can find both the Hawks and Heat at odds of -110 to win the Southeast
• [Apr 14] Atlanta continues to pick up steam under interim HC Nate McMillan, and their odds to win the division have shortened to +110. Miami is also playing good basketball, and they remain -120 odds-on favorites
• [Mar 10] The bottom has fallen out for the Magic due to their injuries, while the Heat’s improvement has shortened their average odds to -283
• [Feb 25] With Butler returning, Miami is starting to look like their bubble-selves again, and their odds to win the Southeast are an average of -188
• [Feb 9] Despite sitting at 9-14, only good for 12th in the conference, the markets are still bullish on the Heat returning to last season’s form as Jimmy Butler’s squad are still at odds of -132 to win the division
• [Jan 26] Atlanta’s odds continue to improve, now at +400 ahead of Orlando
• [Jan 14] With some insiders reporting rifts between Trae Young and his teammates, the Hawks average odds have faded to +525
• [Jan 5] The Magic’s solid 4-2 start has improved their odds to third in division, now +525 in the Southeast
• [Dec 24] The Wizards nearly knocked off the Sixers on opening night, but remain +850 to win the division
• [Dec 16] With news of Gordon Hayward fracturing a finger, the Hornets odds have plummeted to an average of +3150
• [Nov 27] After their Finals run to the bubble, the Miami Heat have opened as heavy -300 favorites to win the crown in the Southeast again

Odds to Win 2021 Southeast Division

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Northwest Division

• [Apr 23] The Northwest Division odds are now off the board, as Utah has all but clinched the honor
• [Apr 14] With Jamal Murray going down, the oddsmakers believe no team can now catch Utah, as the Jazz’ price has shortened to average odds of -20000
• [Mar 10] Utah’s odds have seen a slight move back towards the pack, while the Nuggets improved to average odds of +1400
• [Feb 25] Utah hasn’t lost in a month, and in the process has all but locked up the division, now at odds -5500 on average
• [Feb 9] The Jazz have continued to dominate competition, going 9-1 in their last ten and improving to near lock status in the Northwest, now at average odds of -495
• [Jan 26] Utah owns the longest win streak in the NBA at eight in a row, and they are now -155 odds-on favorites to win the Northwest
• [Jan 14] As Denver has struggled with some COVID issues, Utah remains favorites at average odds of +118
• [Jan 5] The Jazz and Nuggets are now at +130 in average odds to win the division. Denver has faded from their odds-on favorite position early in he year
• [Dec 24] Despite losing in stunning fashion to the Kings on opening night, Denver remains odds-on favorites in the Northwest
• [Dec 16] With the Thunder having entered a full rebuild, their average odds have tumbled into last place
• [Nov 27] In what’s likely to be a three team race between Denver, Utah and Portland – the Jazz have opened as +150 favorites

2020-21 Northwest Division Odds

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Pacific Division

• [Apr 28] The Suns struggles on their East coast swing has re-opened the door for the Clippers, who are now at average odds of -124. The Suns aren’t far behind, at average odds of -117
• [Apr 23] As both the Clippers and Lakers load manage their way through injuries down the stretch, the Phoenix Suns are now odds-on favorites to win the division for the first time since 2006-07
• [Apr 14] With LeBron James and Anthony Davis’ absences becoming extended, the Lakers are out of the Pacific division race as their odds have faded to +4750. The Suns are now chasing the Clippers at odds of +100, while LAC are odds-on favorites at an average price of -145
• [Mar 10] Phoenix has officially become a legitimate contender, now at odds of +315 to win the Pacific. The Clippers have also pulled even with the Lakers as LAL entered the All-Star Break in a swoon
• [Feb 25] The Suns have climbed to fourth in the West, and have +1300 odds to win the Pacific – but the Clippers are now the favorites with Anthony Davis out for LA.
• [Feb 9] Despite having played decent basketball of late, the Lakers and Clippers success has led to the Warriors and Suns fading away in the division race. Phoenix are now +3300 on average, while Golden State is all the way up at +8000
• [Jan 26] The Suns dropped two heartbreakers against Denver over the weekend, and their odds in division have dropped to +2500
• [Jan 14] The Warriors improved play has slightly improved their odds to +4300. Lakers remains odds-on favorites.
• [Jan 5] Golden State has ejected from the Pacific Division race, now at average odds of +5750
• [Dec 24] The Suns and Warriors are now tied for third spot in the division odds after their opening games
• [Dec 16] With their new additions looking good, the Lakers are now odds-on favorites to win the Pacific
• [Nov 27] Buoyed by the additions of Dennis Schroder, Montrezl Harrell and Marc Gasol, the Lakers are +100 favorites to repeat in the Pacific Division

2021 Pacific Division Odds

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Southwest Division

• [Apr 23] The Mavericks are now an even heavier favorite, at odds of -1430
• [Apr 14] Dallas has moved to odds-on favorite position in the Southwestern race, at a price of -1284
• [Mar 10] Houston is out of the running, while the Pelicans have also take a hit, fading to average odds of +1200
• [Feb 25] After the Mavericks finally in gear? Dallas is now odds-on favorites to win the division at an average of -141
• [Feb 9] In what is now the most competitive division in the league Dallas has fallen back to the pack with their poor start to the season, at average odds of +113. The Spurs, Rockets and Grizzlies have all seen their odds shorten over the past two weeks
• [Jan 26] San Antonio has picked up their pace, and are now second in odds to win the Southwest, at a price of +550
• [Jan 14] Houston’s odds have fallen to +1050 after the trade of James Harden, while the Spurs have seen their average price improve to +850
• [Jan 5] With the Grizzlies losing Ja Morant for 3-5 weeks, Memphis has seen their odds fade to +1850
• [Dec 16] The Mavs remain heavy favorites in the Southwest, as James Harden’s passive aggressive standoff with Rockets management continues
• [Nov 27] It’s Luka Doncic’s division now in the Southwest, as the Mavericks have opened as -190 favorites. Houston is +475 for the time being, with James Harden and Russell Westbrook still on the roster

2020-21 Southwest Division Odds

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2020 Atlantic Division

• [March 2] As the Raps struggle with injuries and the Celtics surge, Boston is now odds-on favorites at average of -138
• [Feb 19] Toronto has become the odds-on favorite to win the division, now at an average of -123 to win another Atlantic crown
• [Feb 7] Following the deadline, Toronto has moved into pole position, at average odds of +105
• [Feb 4] It looks to be a two team race now between the defending champs & Boston, as the Celtics are currently +110 while the Raps are +140
• [Jan 29] Philly has fallen into third place, while the Raptors have pulled near even with the Celtics, at average odds of +158, while Boston is +150
• [Jan 15] The Celtics are now odds-on favorites in the Atlantic, at an average of +143
• [Jan 7] For the first time this season, Boston is now the favorite in the division with average odds of +115, as Philly’s losing streak has set them back to an average of +140
• [Dec 25] After beating the shorthanded Raptors on Christmas day, the Celtics average odds have reached +235, while Toronto has faded to +400
• [Dec 16] Following the Raptors small swoon over the past ten days, the Celtics have overtaken them for second place at average odds of +287
• [Dec 4] The Knicks odds have soared sky high, now at a pathetic average of +53333 to win the division
• [Nov 26] With the injury to Kemba Walker following his scary collision with a teammate in Denver, the Celtics have experienced a slight fade to +250 average odds
• [Nov 19] Boston keeps gaining ground on Philly, with average odds down to +180
• [Nov 13] Despite Gordon Hayward’s hand injury, the Celtics average odds have improved to +340
• [Nov 5] The Nets struggles out of the gate have tanked their odds, fading to an average of +1400
• [Oct 29] Toronto’s hot start has gotten them firmly in the discussion for the division, improving their average odds for +490
• [Oct 16] With Kevin Durant officially out for the season and uncertainty surrounding Kyrie Irving’s facial fracture, the Nets average odds have plummeted to +890
• [Sept 23] Boston has seen their average odds improve back to +400
• [Sept 4] The Raptors and Nets have both seen their average odds to win the division lengthen to +600
• [Aug 19] The Celtics have their average odds slightly improve over the past week, from +400 to +300
• [Aug 12] The 76ers are now odds-on to win the division, adjusting from +150 to -150
• [July 8] The 76ers have opened with the shortest odds following a tumultuous offseason in which Kyrie Irving and Al Horford bolted Boston and Kawhi Leonard spurned Toronto to return to his California roots

2020 Atlantic Division Odds

All odds taken March 2nd

Central Division

• [March 2] Indiana soldiers on, but this division has long been wrapped up for the Bucks
• [Feb 19] Milwaukee remains the overwhelming favorite
• [Feb 7] Despite Andre Drummond swapping teams within division, it’s had no effect on the odds
• [Feb 4] No change in the odds since our last update
• [Jan 29] How big of a favorite can the Bucks become? They’re now -75000 on average to win the Central
• [Jan 15] With the division essentially wrapped up at average odds of -38333, it will be interesting to see how the Bucks manage their players down the stretch
• [Jan 7] Status quo holds, with the Bulls, Cavs and now Pistons all but eliminated from divisional contention
• [Dec 26] With Victor Oladipo set to return to the court in mid to late January, the Pacers average odds could be worth a play at +3033 if you like a big underdog
• [Dec 16] It’s all but a foregone conclusion the Bucks will wrap up this division, now at average odds of +13333
• [Dec 4] The Bucks are as strong a favorite as ever, now at average odds of -4300
• [Nov 26] Any chance Detroit had is all but over, as their average odds have faded to +6900
• [Nov 19] Indiana’s odds continue to fade, now at an average of +750
• [Nov 13] The Bulls are the new owners of the worst average odds in division, sitting at +8300 after their dismal start
• [Nov 5] No change in hierarchy in the Central division, as the Bucks remain heavy favorites with average odds of -830
• [Oct 29] Detroit has experienced the most movement in the Central through the first week, seeing their average odds shorten to +2400
• [Oct 16] The Pacers average odds have shortened once again with the season tipping off next week, to an average of +560
• [Sept 23] Milwaukee has become an even heavier favorite, as their average odds are now -1100
• [Sept 4] Indiana’s average odds have fallen to +600, as the Bucks are now extremely heavy favorites with an average of -950
• [Aug 19] Milwaukee’s average odds have slightly fallen back towards the pack at -400
• [Aug 12] The Bucks, who had average odds of -350 to win the division at open, are now a huge -800
• [July 8] Milwaukee may have come up short in the playoffs, but oddsmakers believe they’ll win the Central Division for the second straight season after finishing with 60 wins in 2018-19.

2020 Central Division Odds

 

Southeast Division

• [March 2] Ditto for the Central in the Southeast, as Miami’s had it wrapped up for a long time
• [Feb 19] Miami remains an overwhelming favorite heading out of the All-Star break
• [Feb 7] No change in the hierarchy to the Southeast post deadline, as the Heat add Andre Iguodala, Jae Crowder & Solomon Hill
• [Feb 4] Miami has become an even heavier favorite, now at -100000
• [Jan 29] Orlando continues to fallback in the “race”, now at an average of +2500
• [Jan 15] The Heat stranglehold continues, at average odds of -13833
• [Jan 7] Miami’s all but locked up the division now, with average odds of -7667
• [Dec 26] Atlanta’s fall continues, now with the worst average odds in division at +33333
• [Dec 16] The Miami Heat have strengthened their grip on the division, at average odds of -2767 to lock up the top spot
• [Dec 4] Atlanta’s steady fall has continued, now at average odds of +6700
• [Nov 26] The Heat keep on strengthening their grip, now all the way down to average odds of -800
• [Nov 19] After Atlanta’s disappointing road trip out west, their average odds have fallen to +1800
• [Nov 13] Miami has continued their stranglehold on the division, now at average odds of -290
• [Nov 5] With Trae Young nursing injuries and John Collins suspended for 25 games, the Hawks average odds have fallen to +990
• [Oct 29] Miami has established themselves as the odds-on favorite, at -140 average odds
• [Oct 16] The Hawks hype train continues rolling, as their average odds have once again shortened to +590
• [Sept 23] Atlanta’s average odds have shortened a week ahead of training camp, settling at +690
• [Sept 4] The Magic’s average odds have slightly improved to an average of +160, as the division’s challenger to the Heat
• [Aug 19] The top three in the division stayed the course, while the Hornets (+2500) and Wizards (+1600) average odds have shortened some despite still being distant long shots
• [Aug 12] The Miami Heat have moved into odds-on territory at -130
• [July 8] Miami added four-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler in the offseason and they may not be done yet. The Heat are rumored to be the preferred destination of Oklahoma City point guard Russell Westbrook, who may be on the move after the Thunder traded Paul George.

2020 Southeast Division Odds

Northwest Division

• [March 2] Denver has taken authority within division, now average favorites at -275 to win the division
• [Feb 19] The Nuggets are holding onto favorite position coming out of the break, at average odds of -132
• [Feb 7] OKC continue to see their odds improve, now at an average of +1125 to pull off what would be a stunner in the Northwest
• [Feb 4] The seesaw continues, as Denver returns to poll position at -135, while Utah takes a slight fade to +103
• [Jan 29] Utah has now overtaken the Nuggets on average as the Jazz have been running hot heading towards the trade deadline, and are now -160
• [Jan 15] Denver continues to hold serve, but this is one of the most entertaining divisional races in the league as we go deeper into 2020
• [Jan 7] OKC’s recent run of strong play have made them a darkhorse to potentially steal the division, at average odds of +2200
• [Dec 26] Denver continues to strengthen their grip on the division, now at average odds of -177
• [Dec 16] Minnesota has completely fallen off, now down to average odds of +9333
• [Dec 4] Portland has bounced back with Carmelo Anthony having a strong week, steadying their average odds to +1700
• [Nov 26] The Trail Blazers struggles have continued, as their fade continues to average odds of +1900
• [Nov 19] Denver is now the odds-on favorite in the Northwest, at average odds of -120
• [Nov 13] Portland has seen their average odds crater, now down to +1000 after being at +580 last week
• [Nov 5] Minnesota has seen their standing in the market improve after their solid start, shortening their average odds to +2600
• [Oct 29] Denver has overtaken the Jazz following the season’s first week, now at average odds of +120
• [Oct 16] Oklahoma City’s odds have shortened from their offseason worst, now at an average of +9600.
• [Sept 23] The Nuggets average odds have slightly improved to +145, while Utah’s average odds took a slight dip to +120
• [Sept 4] The Jazz remain the favorite in the division, with average odds of +110
• [Aug 19] While Denver and Utah remain favorites, Portland has seen their average odds dip to +600
• [Aug 12] The Thunder’s odds have tumbled hard this past month from +1200 to +8500
• [July 8] The Jazz are expected to make sweet music in 2019-20 after adding Mike Conley and Bojan Bogdanovic to a talented core that won 50 games a year ago.

2020 Northwest Division Odds

Pacific Division

• [March 2] With both teams making their final tweaks with the postseason nearing, the Pacific is all but a lock for the Lakers to win
• [Feb 19] The Lakers remain overwhelming favorites at average odds of -467 to win the division
• [Feb 7] The Clippers won the battle of LA for Marcus Morris, but the Lakers still remain favorites on average, at -240
• [Feb 4] Down to a two-team race, the Lakers are now at an average of -313 while the Clippers will need a major 2nd half push at +200
• [Jan 29] It will take a miraculous Clippers run to get them back in the race, as their average odds have fallen to +210 while the Lakers sit at -325
• [Jan 15] LAL are holding the crown currently, at average odds of -263
• [Jan 7] The Clippers have struggled when Kawhi Leonard sits with load management, and it’s shown in their average odds, which now sit at +140
• [Dec 26] Despite the two wins over the Lakers this season, LAC still lags behind their Staples Center co-tenants, with average odds of -106, while LAL sits at -137
• [Dec 16] As the Lakers continue their run at the top of the league, their odds for the division continue to shorten, to an average of -175
• [Dec 4] The battle of Los Angeles is in full effect, with average odds now at -120 for the Clippers and -110 for the Lakers
• [Nov 26] After hitting their best average odds of the young season last week, the Suns have faded back to an average of +3800
• [Nov 19] The Clippers average odds are coming back to the pack, now at -170
• [Nov 13] Golden State’s average odds have hit rock bottom, now at +5500, tied with the lowly Kings
• [Nov 5] Phoenix is improving rapidly, with their average odds now +4500 after an impressive first two weeks of play
• [Oct 29] LAC’s win over the Lakers put them in the driver’s seat in this division, with average odds of -195 heading into the second week of the year
• [Oct 16] The Warriors continue to lurk as dark horses in the division, now at average odds of +440
• [Sept 23] Golden State’s average odds have dipped back down since the summer, now at +500
• [Sept 4] With Dwight Howard brought into the fold to replace Cousins, the Lakers average odds improved to +240
• [Aug 19] Golden State’s average odds have improved to +350 in the wake of DeMarcus Cousins injury, while the Lakers have fallen back to +300
• [Aug 12] The Clippers keep getting the respect of bettors, now as -160 favorites
• [July 8] Oddsmakers believe the Los Angeles Clippers will finally get a proper Hollywood ending after acquiring Kawhi Leonard and Paul George during the offseason. The duo join a feisty young team that went 48-34 last year and pushed the Warriors to six games in the opening round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs.

2020 Pacific Division Odds

Southwest Division

• [March 2] It’s down to a two team race, but Houston looks to have a firm grasp at average odds of -400 to win it
• [Feb 19] Barring a strong run from the Mavs, the Rockets should be able to hold onto the division in the season’s second half
• [Feb 7] Houston may have eschewed a typical center with their moves at the deadline, but they’re still rock solid -250 average favorites within division
• [Feb 4] The Mavs are now +143, as they look to hold serve while Luka Doncic sits out with injury
• [Jan 29] The Grizzlies are continuing their ascent in the division, now at an average of +3750
• [Jan 15] Memphis saw some positive movement after their recent run of play, at average odds of +16667
• [Jan 7] The Pelicans average odds have fallen into last place, despite Zion Williamson’s eventual return later this month
• [Dec 26] With Luka Doncic set to return to the floor tonight, hitting the Mavericks average odds of +190 might present your best value the rest of the season in the Southwest
• [Dec 16] Dallas’ average odds have yet to take a hit, but with Luka Doncic out at least two weeks they will be luckily to hold onto their current number at +192
• [Dec 4] New Orleans average odds have faded to +9200 with Zion’s absence continuing and the team struggling
• [Nov 26] Dallas has fought their way back, to average odds of +370, while the Rockets came back to earth now with average odds of -370
• [Nov 19] Houston is now a runaway favorite, with average odds of -930
• [Nov 13] The Mavs continue to improve as Luka Doncic’s MVP-contending campaign rolls along, up to average odds of +630
• [Nov 5] Dallas has improved their average odds to +800 with Doncic and Porzingis clicking
• [Oct 29] Westbrook and Harden have impressed bettors through the season’s first week, now at average odds of -330
• [Oct 16] Houston holds steady as a heavy division favorite, with average odds of -270, as Westbrook and Harden prepare for their first season back as teammates
• [Sept 23] Dallas’ average odds continue to lengthen, now at +900
• [Sept 4] The Pelicans average odds slightly improved to +930
• [Aug 19] No hierarchy change in average odds amongst teams in the Southwest
• [Aug 12] Big movement on the Spurs from +700 to +400
• [July 8] The Rockets have opened with the shortest odds to win the Southwest Division, but they may also be the team with the shortest fuse. Chris Paul and James Harden are no longer on speaking terms and 90% of the roster has been dangled in trades. They’ll beat up on their fair share of teams, but they may also beat up each other before the season is done.

2020 Southwest Division Odds