- The Denver Nuggets have won 12 of their previous 14 games.
- The Nuggets’ NBA Championship odds improved considerably in March, with many bettors backing the team.
- The Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets is the most likely NBA Finals matchup, according to the latest odds.
The Denver Nuggets’ betting odds to win NBA title are dropping rapidly in the build-up to the post-season. According to BetUS, at +350, the Nuggets have the second-best odds to win the 2023-24 NBA Championship. Currently, the Boston Celtics (+225) have the top odds to win it all, but the Nuggets are quickly catching up.
They’ve moved clear of the Los Angeles Clippers, who went into the month roughly tied with the Nuggets to win the NBA title. Two weeks ago, the Clippers and Nuggets were +450 to capture the championship.
LAs are now +500, with the third-shortest odds to win their first Larry O’Brien Trophy. While the Nuggets are in top form, the Clippers have dropped four of their previous five games. At +500, the Clippers have an implied chance to win the NBA Championship of 16.7%.
In the meantime, the Nuggets’ implied probability has jumped from approximately 18.2% to 22.2% in March. The odds shift is due to an impressive recent streak of success from the Nuggets. Following a 115-112 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, March 19, the Nuggets are winners in 12 of their last 14 assignments.
Jokić Takes Control of MVP Race
In addition to the Nuggets’ NBA Championship odds taking flight, Jokić is well on his way to capturing his third NBA MVP title. The native of Sombor, Serbia, is a -285 favorite to win the top regular season honor this season.
He holds a significant advantage over OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is well behind with +400 odds. At -285, Jokić has a 74% chance of winning MVP, while Gilgeous-Alexander has a 20% probability.
Entering March, Jokić was at -150 to win league MVP. This represents an improvement from a 60% chance to a 74% in less than a month. Before the 76ers’ Joel Embiid’s injury in late January, him and Jokic were neck and neck for the 2023-24 NBA MVP.
The Serb is now in control after another fantastic season for the Nuggets. Currently, the 29-year-old center is averaging 26 points, 12.3 rebounds, and nine assists per contest. He is shooting 58.2% from the field and 35.4% from beyond the three-point stripe.
Just one assist per game away from averaging a triple-double in 2023-24, Jokić is the clear choice for MVP. Can he lead the Nuggets to consecutive NBA titles, though? According to BetOnline, the Celtics’ Jayson Tatum might have something to say about that in the 2024 NBA Finals.
