NBA Atlantic Division Betting Odds 2025
Over the past three seasons, the Boston Celtics have been the NBA’s most consistent team.
They have won the Atlantic Division every year and have been in the finals two of the last three seasons.
For the first time in years, their competition looks different. The usual suspects, the Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors, are at the bottom of the league.
While the notoriously disappointing New York Knicks went out this offseason and built a juggernaut.
It’s also worth pointing out that the Brooklyn Nets are still technically trying to win games in this division (even though it may not seem like it).
The Nets are in a full-on tank and are expected to make more moves to deplete their current roster.
Past Atlantic Division Results and Stats
As mentioned, the Celtics have won the division the last three seasons and seem poised to do it again.
They finished with the league’s best record last season, 64-18.
They won the Atlantic Division by 14 games, by far the biggest win difference of any division winner in the NBA (the second biggest was 2).
Boston has won the Atlantic Division 25 times in the team’s history, and Toronto has the second most wins at 7.
All of this is to say that Boston has owned this division since its inception in 1970.
Each team’s most recent Division Title:
- Philadelphia 76ers: 2020-2021
- Toronto Raptors: 2019-2020
- New York Knicks: 2012-2013
- Brooklyn Nets: 2005-2006 (At the time they were still the New Jersey Nets)
But, enough of the past. Let’s talk about this season.
2025 NBA Atlantic Division Tiers
Note: These odds are correct as of February 11, 2025.
Boston Celtics – The Unstoppable Force (-1300 at FanDuel)
The Celtics have once again emerged as the division leaders, showcasing the same strong performances that won them the Larry O’Brien Trophy last season.
Boston has found the formula to success with lots of threes and great defense.
As long as the Jays (Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown) are on the team, they will be competing with the league’s best.
The New Look New York Knicks (+1200 at bet365)
The Knicks went out this off-season and re-tooled their team. Starting by trading five 1st-round picks for Mikal Bridges.
They also swapped Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo for Karl Anthony-Towns. Both have proved to be pivotal to their success.
Towns has been playing the best basketball of his career and is an All-Star starter for the first time in his career.
The Knicks have the juice, but can they keep pace with the favorite Celtics?
Philadelphia 76ers – The Disappointers (no odds available)
The 2024-2025 season will go down as one the most disappointing in franchise history for Philadelphia.
Starting with Joel Embiid, the franchise player has barely been available this season.
After competing with Team USA in the Summer Olympics, Embiid has not been available to play much this season.
Couple that with a disappointing campaign from newly signed star Paul George, the Sixers face an uphill battle to make the playoffs, let alone compete to win the division.
The Tank Commanders
Brooklyn Nets (no odds available)
The Nets came in with low expectations. They traded multiple starters to ensure those low expectations were achieved.
Sitting near the bottom of the standings, with more moves expected to come, the Nets are not challenging anyone for the division.
Toronto Raptors (no odds available)
The Raptors came in with a slightly different outlook compared to Brooklyn.
They have an exciting young core, but they seem to be self-aware that they are not ready to compete for the division title again.
The team seems destined to make some trades near the deadline to ensure they sit in the bottom half of the league and to prepare for the draft.
Tips For Betting on the NBA Atlantic Division Winner
Research and Compare Odds
Start by exploring various sportsbooks to find the best odds for the NBA division bets.
Each site will offer different lines, so taking the time to compare them can significantly impact your potential profit.
Understand Key Betting Factors
When placing futures bets, focus on three critical elements: odds, handle, and percentage of bets.
Odds indicate your potential payout based on a standard $100 bet.
For instance, if the Brooklyn Nets are listed at -313, you would need to wager $313 to earn a $100 profit.
On the other side, if the Philadelphia 76ers are at +300, a $100 bet would return $300 in profit if they win.
Handle reflects the total amount of money wagered on a team within the division.
For example, if the New York Knicks have a 5% handle, this means they account for 5% of all bets placed on the Atlantic Division winner.
Percentage of Bets indicates how many individual bets have been placed on each team, regardless of the amount wagered.
If 48% of all bets are on the Sixers, that shows their popularity among bettors, but it doesn’t necessarily reflect how much money has been wagered on them.
Make Your Bet
Once you’ve gathered all the necessary information and analyzed the odds, handles, and betting percentages, you can confidently place your bet.
Remember that betting strategies vary widely; some bettors prefer to back favorites like the Boston Celtics, who have consistently performed well in recent seasons, while others may take risks with underdogs for potentially higher returns.
Step-By-Step To Bet On Divisional Winners
Once you’ve shopped around and found the lines that best suit your bet, it’s easy to wager on divisional winners.
1. Log into your account at the sportsbook you chose.
2. Direct yourself to the NBA betting tab.
3. From the drop-down menu, click on ‘Team Futures.’
4. Select the ‘Division Winner’ option.
5. Click on the team you like.
6. Submit your bet from the bet slip window that pops up on the right side of the screen.