2024 NBA odds suggest that the Boston Celtics face the challenging prospect of not just repeating their championship success but also attempting a three-peat. The last franchise to achieve this remarkable feat was the Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant-led Los Angeles Lakers, who dominated the league from 2001 to 2003.
Before the Lakers, the iconic duo of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen brought three consecutive titles to the Chicago Bulls between 1996 and 1998.
Now, the defending champion Boston Celtics, spearheaded by their star players Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, are eyeing the seemingly insurmountable challenge of achieving a three-peat.
While the odds may seem slim, sportsbooks are certainly contemplating the possibility.
As the 2024-25 NBA season approaches, set to kick off on October 22, the Celtics will celebrate their 18th championship banner before taking on the New York Knicks. DraftKings Sportsbook has already set odds not only for the Celtics’ chances to repeat but also for a potential three-peat.
Let’s examine the current betting odds as of October 15.
Celtics to win two consecutive championships:
Yes: +295 (bet $10 to win $39.50 total)
No: -390 (bet $10 to win $12.56 total)
Celtics to win three consecutive championships:
Yes: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
No: -2000 (bet $10 to win $10.50 total)
Winning three consecutive titles in any major North American sport is a formidable challenge.
The last team to accomplish this feat was indeed the Shaq and Kobe Lakers, a remarkable achievement that occurred over two decades ago across the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL.
However, winning back-to-back championships is a more common occurrence in the NBA.
For instance, the Golden State Warriors secured consecutive titles in 2017 and 2018, while the Miami Heat achieved this in 2012 and 2013, and the Lakers did so in 2009 and 2010.
As of October 15, the Celtics are favored to win the championship at the end of this upcoming season, with odds currently at +310.
Trailing behind are the Oklahoma City Thunder with odds of +700.
The question remains: can Boston clinch two titles before attempting to secure a third?
