NBA futures Betting

Futures bets allow you to bet on outcomes down the road, including who will win the NBA title, who will win each NBA conference, and who will win each NBA division. Future bets generally have a higher payout because there are so many unknowns. They also provide you a chance to hedge a bit as well, betting on multiple winners at solid returns. If you’re confident that someone will make a run late, it’s a great chance to get some excellent value on your hunch!


NBA Championship Futures

NBA Championship odds are currently available and will be available throughout the season for any NBA team that has not been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. Teams with a "+" sign next to their name will pay out whatever number is listed in a bet of $100.

NBA Championship winners

YearTeamFinals MVP
2021
Milwaukee Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo
2020
Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James
2019
Toronto Raptors
Kawhi Leonard
2018
Golden State Warriors
Kevin Durant
2017
Golden State Warriors
Kevin Durant
2016
Cleveland Cavaliers
LeBron James
2015
Golden State Warriors
Andre Iguodala
2014
San Antonio Spurs
Kawhi Leonard
2013
Miami Heat
LeBron James
2012
Miami Heat
LeBron James

NBA MVP Futures

Similar to picking teams to win their respective conference or the NBA Championship, bettors also have the ability to wager on individual players to earn NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) honors at the end of the season.

The NBA MVP ranks were initially dominated by centers during the game's early days, but now ballhandlers and playmakers have the edge. Do you have a good feeling on a darkhorse you feel is poised for a breakout season? Lock in those odds early for sweet payout!

Additional Awards Futures

Most sportsbooks also offer odds for other individual league awards including:

  • NBA Coach of the Year
  • NBA Defensive Player of the Year
  • NBA Finals MVP
  • NBA Most Improved Player
  • NBA Rookie of the Year
  • NBA Sixth Man of the Year

Odds for these futures categories are generally posted during the offseason and are updated periodically to reflect injuries, surprising starts, and general movement.