NBA Las Vegas Odds

Once upon a time, back in 2018, the only place NBA fans could bet on NBA action was at one of Las Vegas’s many sportsbooks.

However, everything changed when the Supreme Court lifted the federal ban on sports betting in May 2018.

Since then, betting on the NBA has become much easier, and you no longer have to plan a trip to Las Vegas for the chance to place a wager.

Betting on any sport takes guts, but it’s especially true with the NBA, where a 20-point lead can vanish in a blink, and momentum can shift like a pendulum in a hurricane.

Whether you’re in Las Vegas for a weekend getaway or relaxing on your couch in one of the states where sports betting is legal, the NBA offers endless opportunities for sports bettors.

With an 82-game regular season and a postseason stretching nearly two months, there’s always action to get in on.

Here are some of our favorite NBA bets that you can still take advantage of as the 2024-25 season heads toward its conclusion.

Note: Odds were correct at the time of writing.

Our Top NBA Las Vegas Bets

Check out our picks for the best NBA Las Vegas bets for the 2025 season.

Boston Celtics to Win 2025 NBA Championship – (+230) at DraftKings

The NBA hasn’t seen a repeat champion since, ironically enough, the 2018 season when the Warriors’ super team swept LeBron and the Cavs in a series that was only truly competitive for one game.

While I expect the 2025 NBA Playoffs to be much more exciting than the Warriors’ coronation seven years ago, I do believe this season presents the best chance for a repeat champion since that Golden State squad.

The Celtics, for better or worse, have mostly gone through the motions during the regular season. However, on paper, no other team in the league is as balanced from top to bottom as the defending champs.

Thunder fans may disagree with this assessment, but Oklahoma City’s road to a title will likely be far more challenging than Boston’s path to a repeat. The Celtics’ biggest obstacle on the way to the Finals appears to be the Cavs—a team with plenty of talent, but lacking the same championship pedigree as Boston.

With that in mind, getting +230 odds on the defending NBA champions to repeat is excellent value, especially given the current state of the NBA and a road that should, at worst, see the Celtics reach the Eastern Conference Finals.

Evan Mobley to Win 2025 NBA Defensive Player of the Year – (-225) at DraftKings

The NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award seemed all but locked up for Victor Wembanyama, but his hopes took a hit when he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his shoulder, leading to his shutdown for the rest of the season.

With Wemby out, the Spurs’ superstar also lost his eligibility for the award. Since then, Evan Mobley has distanced himself from the likes of Dyson Daniels and Jaren Jackson Jr. In my opinion, even at -225, this is a steal for Mobley.

Los Angeles Lakers OVER 49.5 Wins – (-385) at FanDuel

As of this writing, the Lakers stand at 40-24 on the season and have lost three straight games. To cash in on this in-season win total bet, the Lakers would need to go better than .500 the rest of the way.

Since acquiring Luka Doncic, the Lakers have played exceptional basketball, but they can’t afford to coast, especially since losing LeBron James to injury

A further losing streak could drop them from the 4th spot to the 5th or 6th, ensuring that the motivation to maintain their current level of play remains high.

While injuries are unpredictable, it is hard to imagine the Lakers failing to make it to 50 wins this year.

Head over to FanDuel Sportsbook and get this bet in before it is too late. It could be the perfect way to fund your next Las Vegas trip.

Denver Nuggets to Win Western Conference – (+600) at DraftKings

Do I think the Nuggets will win the Western Conference and make their second NBA Finals in three years? Not entirely. But the value the Nuggets offer to get to the Finals is too good for me to pass on.

Nikola Jokic is playing the best basketball of his career, and the Nuggets’ role players have stepped up in a big way over the past two months. If it weren’t for the Lakers and major contenders like OKC, Boston, and Cleveland, the Nuggets would be getting much more attention.

One glaring weakness for both the Thunder and the Lakers is their lack of depth down low in the paint. I don’t think either team has an answer for Nikola Jokic’s wizardry.

If Denver can catch fire in a Best-of-7 series with Michael Porter, Jamal Murray, and Drew Gordon playing the kind of basketball they’re capable of, the Nuggets could suddenly look very dangerous.

I think this is worth a small play, and if you’re feeling a bit bolder, you can also sprinkle a little on a Celtics-Nuggets Finals matchup at FanDuel that pays +1000.

What Are NBA Las Vegas Odds?

When sports fans and bettors search for NBA Las Vegas Odds, they are often using an old-school term to refer to the most current NBA betting odds for that day’s games.

There are also numerous rumors circulating about the potential placement of an NBA expansion team in Las Vegas in the near future, which could certainly increase interest in the “odds” surrounding this expansion.

While “Las Vegas Odds” is still widely used, the expansion of legalized sports betting across North America means that Las Vegas is no longer the only destination for betting on NBA games.

How to Bet On The NBA at a Las Vegas Sportsbook

The process is actually pretty straightforward to bet on the NBA while you’re in Las Vegas.

1. Decide on the type of bet you want to place, whether it’s a straight bet, parlay/teaser, total, or any of the other wager options available.
2. Pick the specific NBA game, or games, you wish to bet on on the Vegas betting board.
3. Choose what type of bet you’d like to place such as a spread bet, moneyline bet, over/under, or any other available market.
4. Determine the amount of money you’d like to risk.
5. Provide the bookmaker with the rotation number, the type of bet, your selected criteria, and the wager amount. 
6. Sit back, try to relax, and hope for the best!