Warriors no longer favorite to win NBA title for 1st time this season
David Richard / USA TODAY Sports
The Golden State Warriors are no longer the betting favorite to win the NBA title, and it's last year's runner-up who is the biggest benefactor.
Despite dropping their last two games to the Toronto Raptors, the Cleveland Cavaliers are 7-5 favorites to win their first NBA title in franchise history.
The Oklahoma City Thunder, who own a 3-1 series lead over the Warriors, come in with the second-best odds.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 7-5 |
| Thunder | 8-5 |
| Warriors | 3-1 |
| Raptors | 25-1 |
(Odds courtesy: Bovada)
It's the first time this season that the Warriors are not the favorite to repeat as NBA champions.
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