The reigning and defending NBA champion Boston Celtics are currently projected to finish with the most victories in the Association, with the OVER/UNDER on their win total now set at 62.5 games following their 15-3 start to the regular season.
Here's a look at the projected win totals of all 29 other teams and the betting odds should you elect to wager on the OVER or UNDER for each mark.
2024-25 NBA Win-Loss Total Betting Odds
| Team | Current Record (Nov. 28) | Projected Wins | OVER | UNDER | 2023-24 Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 8-11 | 32.5 | -118 | -104 | 36 |
| Boston Celtics | 15-3 | 62.5 | -120 | -102 | 64 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 9-10 | 26.5 | -108 | -112 | 32 |
| Chicago Bulls | 8-12 | 29.5 | -115 | -105 | 39 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 6-12 | 29.5 | -120 | -102 | 21 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 17-2 | 59.5 | -115 | -105 | 48 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 11-8 | 51.5 | -105 | -115 | 50 |
| Denver Nuggets | 10-7 | 49.5 | -114 | -106 | 57 |
| Detroit Pistons | 8-12 | 28.5 | -122 | +100 | 14 |
| Golden State Warriors | 12-6 | 51.5 | -108 | -112 | 46 |
| Houston Rockets | 14-6 | 48.5 | -124 | +102 | 41 |
| Indiana Pacers | 9-10 | 44.5 | -124 | +102 | 47 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 12-8 | 44.5 | -120 | -102 | 51 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 11-7 | 46.5 | -110 | -110 | 47 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 12-7 | 47.5 | -105 | -115 | 27 |
| Miami Heat | 8-8 | 44.5 | -122 | +100 | 46 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 9-9 | 45.5 | -114 | -106 | 49 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 8-10 | 46.5 | -122 | +100 | 56 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 4-15 | 30.5 | -112 | -108 | 49 |
| New York Knicks | 10-8 | 52.5 | -106 | -114 | 50 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 14-4 | 57.5 | -108 | -112 | 57 |
| Orlando Magic | 13-7 | 50.5 | +100 | -122 | 47 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 3-14 | 37.5 | -106 | -114 | 47 |
| Phoenix Suns | 10-8 | 49.5 | -115 | -105 | 49 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 7-12 | 23.5 | -118 | -104 | 21 |
| Sacramento Kings | 9-10 | 42.5 | -122 | +100 | 46 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 10-9 | 36.5 | -115 | -105 | 22 |
| Toronto Raptors | 5-14 | 25.5 | -104 | -118 | 25 |
| Utah Jazz | 4-14 | 19.5 | -102 | -120 | 31 |
| Washington Wizards | 2-15 | 14.5 | -130 | +106 | 15 |
Odds as of November 28, 2024 at FanDuel
Why are the Boston Celtics projected to win the most games?
Boston is currently ahead of the pace it set for itself a year ago during its title run when it finished with a 64-18 record SU. It had four losses through its first 18 games in 2023-24 when compared to just three this season.
It currently ranks in the bottom-third of the league in terms of remaining strength of schedule with their remaining opponents currently having a combined winning percentage below .500 at .486, as well. The return of Kristaps Porzingis in the frontcourt is a welcome addition to what's already a proven and stacked depth chart, so it's no surprise to see the Celtics favored by oddsmakers in this department.
NBA Win total To Monitor: Cleveland Cavaliers OVER 59.5 Wins (-115)
The Cleveland Cavaliers haven't won 60 or more games in a full 82-game slate since 2010 when the team went 61-21 after going 66-16 the prior season. With a 17-2 start, this feels like the franchise's best chance to reach that number since that time, with a 15-game winning streak to kick off the campaign setting Cleveland up for success in this market.
The issue now becomes whether or not the team can live up to the hype it's created for itself, or whether the scorching start was simply just that and nothing more.
How To Understand NBA Win Totals
When you check out a basketball betting site, you’ll see odds for team win totals displayed like this:
- Boston Celtics O/U 58.5
- OVER 58.5 +100
- UNDER 58.5 -122
The number beside the team name is its projected regular-season win total. In this case, it’s 58.5 for the Boston Celtics. If you think Boston is going to win 59 or more games, you would take the OVER at +100.
A $100 bet would give you a payout of $200 – you get your $100 back along with your winnings of $100. Conversely, if you think they’re going to win 58 or fewer games, you’d take the UNDER at -122. That same $100 would give $181.97 – your original money returns, coupled with your prize of $81.97.
Our Odds Calculator will show you what you’d get on a winning bet based on the odds and amount wagered.
What Is A Prop Bet On NBA Win Totals Odds?
Although this may look like a totals bet because of the OVER/UNDER aspect, this is actually a prop bet because you’re technically wagering on the occurrence or non-occurrence of a specific player or team milestone. In this case, the marker is the total number of wins being more or less than the oddsmaker’s set number.
To get the best value on your NBA prop bets, take odds you like as soon as you see them. When oddsmakers set the lines, they could change as the season progresses and more games are played.
