The Brooklyn Nets were seventh in the Eastern Conference with a record of 30-34 when the 2019-20 NBA season was suspended. Below, we look at the BetMGM betting odds of the Nets winning the NBA Championship once play resumes with a 22-team format in Orlando, Fla. later this summer.
Brooklyn Nets season recap
The Nets were seventh in the East, but there was a huge drop-off from the sixth-seeded Philadelphia 76ers to Brooklyn. The Nets are 22.5 games behind the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks, while the Sixers are only 14 games back.
That was after the Nets won their last three games before play was suspended, too, and they went 5-5 in their last 10 games before the break. They were an unimpressive 12-20 on the road this season, though there will be no home or away games with every team playing in Orlando.
The Nets were led by breakout stud PG Spencer Dinwiddie, who shined with Kyrie Irving in and out of the lineup. He averaged 20.6 points and 6.8 assists per game this season. Irving was playing well when healthy, averaging 27.4 points per game, but he only played 20 of a possible 64 contests.
Against the spread, Brooklyn was only 31-33 this season before play stopped.
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Brooklyn Nets NBA Championship odds
Odds provided by BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday, June 11 at 10:30 a.m. ET.
Despite not having locked down a playoff spot yet, the Nets’ championship odds aren’t as long as you might expect. They’re +5000, which is 12th among all teams.
It seems unlikely Irving will be back for the playoffs, though he did hint at a return, which makes it hard to understand why the Nets’ odds aren’t longer.
Given the strength at the top of the Eastern Conference and Brooklyn’s lack of talent further down the roster, it’s hard to see them making much noise. I’d PASS on taking them to win the championship.
Brooklyn Nets Eastern Conference odds
Just as I would pass on taking the Nets to win the NBA Championship, I’d do the same for the Eastern Conference title. The Nets simply don’t have the firepower to compete with the likes of Milwaukee, Boston or Toronto, especially if Irving isn’t available.
The Nets have the sixth-best odds to win the East this year at +2000, but again, I’d PASS on this bet.
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