2021 NBA Eastern and Western Conference Odds Tracker
- View updated Eastern and Western Conference Championship odds for all 30 NBA teams
- The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers remain the favorites in their respective conferences following the 2020 Draft. Looking for the single game —>NBA odds<—?
- See historical results and trends within all six divisions
We’ve been tracking each team’s odds of winning the NBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Championships and have included the data below. The graphs have been generated by averaging the odds from multiple online sportsbooks to give you a better sense of each team’s probability of coming out on top. Bookmark this page and visit it often to see how the odds ebb and flow during the 2020-21 NBA season.
2021 Eastern Conference Odds
Top Contenders
- [November 19] With speculation the Nets could be acquiring James Harden to pair with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, Brookyln’s odds have slightly shortened to +272
- Despite another early playoff exit, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are +200 favorites to win the East in ’21
Odds to Win the Eastern Conference
| Team | 2021 Eastern Conference Odds |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks | +220 |
| Brooklyn Nets | +270 |
| Boston Celtics | +550 |
| Miami Heat | +700 |
| Toronto Raptors | +850 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | +950 |
| Indiana Pacers | +5500 |
| Atlanta Hawks | +5500 |
*All odds taken November 19th.
Past 10 Eastern Conference Champions
| Year | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Miami Heat | 44-29 |
| 2019 | Toronto Raptors | 58-24 |
| 2018 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 50-32 |
| 2017 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 51-31 |
| 2016 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 57-25 |
| 2015 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 53-29 |
| 2014 | Miami Heat | 54-28 |
| 2013 | Miami Heat | 66-16 |
| 2012 | Miami Heat | 46-20 |
| 2011 | Miami Heat | 58-24 |
The Celtics haven’t made it to the NBA Finals lately, but they remain head and shoulder above the rest of the East with 21 Eastern Conference Championship titles. Boston appeared in 10 consecutive championship series from 1957 to 1966.
2021 Western Conference Odds
Top Contenders
- [November 19] With the acquisition of Chris Paul, the Suns have shortened to odds of +2000 to win the West next season
- LeBron James and the Lakers are favorites to repeat as Western Conference champions next season
Odds to Win the Western Conference
| Team | 2021 Western Conference Odds |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | +180 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | +300 |
| Golden State Warriors | +600 |
| Dallas Mavericks | +1100 |
| Houston Rockets | +2000 |
| Phoenix Suns | +2000 |
| Utah Jazz | +2000 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | +3600 |
Past 10 Western Conference Champions
| Year | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Los Angeles Lakers | 52-19 |
| 2019 | Golden State Warriors | 57-25 |
| 2018 | Golden State Warriors | 58-24 |
| 2017 | Golden State Warriors | 67-15 |
| 2016 | Golden State Warriors | 73-9 |
| 2015 | Golden State Warriors | 67-15 |
| 2014 | San Antonio Spurs | 62-20 |
| 2013 | San Antonio Spurs | 58-24 |
| 2012 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 47-19 |
| 2011 | Dallas Mavericks | 57-25 |
The Warriors have been NBA Finals fixtures lately, but their eight Western Conference Championship titles pale in comparison to the 31 won by the Lakers during their time in Minneapolis and Los Angeles.
Archived NBA Conference Odds: 2020
Mitch graduated from Ryerson University's Sport Media program in June of 2018, and has been with SBD since 2019. He's worked in broadcast and digital for the Score, Sportsnet, TSN & CBC and has done play-by-play work for basketball at all levels including NCAA, Pan Am Games & U Sports.
