The 2025-26 season is still months away, but that isn’t stopping people from betting on who will win it all.
According to Bovada, per NBACentral, the Cleveland Cavaliers are the current favorites to win the Eastern Confernece next season.
They hold +250 odds, followed closely by the New York Knicks with +275.
Behind them are the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic with +600, the Indiana Pacers with +1100, the Philadelphia 76ers with +1200, and more.
Sitting at the bottom of the list are the Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards with +30000 odds.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently the favorites to win the East next season, per @BovadaOfficial
Cleveland Cavaliers: +250
New York Knicks: +275
Boston Celtics: +600
Orlando Magic: +600
Indiana Pacers: +1100
Philadelphia 76ers: +1200
Detroit Pistons: +1500
Milwaukee Bucks:… pic.twitter.com/mHU8hqookf— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 23, 2025
The Cavaliers were the best team in the East in 2024-25, so it’s no surprise to see them at the top of this list.
But if this last season proved anything, it’s that nothing is guaranteed.
Even with a historic season that saw them climb to the top of the standings, the Cavaliers weren’t able to get it done in the playoffs.
They fell apart and were pushed out before reaching the Finals.
They don’t want that to happen again next season because they now have a reputation as a team that cannot seal the deal and step up in the postseason.
That means that even more pressure will be on the Cavaliers next season.
They might be the favorites to win it all, but it’s obvious that nothing will be easy.
It’s also obvious that the Cavaliers might not have what it takes unless they make changes this summer.
It’s far too early to make a real judgment and prediction about who will win the East next season.
The Cavaliers might have a good shot, but their competition won’t go easy on them, and history could repeat itself.
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