LeBron James’ decision to rejoin his hometown team for the 2014-15 season has certainly been noticed by betting sites. Most gambling websites have installed James and the Cavs as the favorites for the 2015 NBA Championship.
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Most betting sites, including Bet 365 are giving odds of 4/1 that James can win a championship in Cleveland. The best odds you can find on a Cleveland victory is the 9/2 being given at Unibet.
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That puts the Cavs slightly ahead of the team that beat LeBron and the Heat in the 2014 finals, the Spurs. The team from San Antonio are being offered at 5/1 with Paddy Power. Some gambling sites are offering the Spurs as joint-favorites with the Cavs.
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A reflection of the influence of LeBron over the Heat is in the betting odds, 888 Sport have gone as far as 50/1 for the Heat to win the championship next season.
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