Warriors enter NBA playoffs as heavy favorites
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After collecting an NBA-record 73 victories, it should come as no surprise that the Golden State Warriors enter the postseason as the oddsmakers' favorite to win a second title in as many years.
The Cavaliers are favorites out East, listed at 5-12 odds to win the conference and 3-1 to win the championship. The Spurs have the third-best odds at 7-2.
Here are the championship odds for all 16 playoff squads:
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | 5-7 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 3-1 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 7-2 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 16-1 |
| Toronto Raptors | 25-1 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 30-1 |
| Miami Heat | 40-1 |
| Boston Celtics | 50-1 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 60-1 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 100-1 |
| Indiana Pacers | 100-1 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 200-1 |
| Detroit Pistons | 200-1 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 300-1 |
| Houston Rockets | 300-1 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 1000-1 |
(Odds courtesy: Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook)
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