2024-25 NBA Atlantic Division Odds and Predictions

The NBA gives sports bettors a litany of markets to choose from, meaning you really can pick your spots in regards to how you bet on The Association.

You can bet on the popular markets, like who will win the NBA Finals, and you can bet on something as (arguably) trivial as the 2024-25 NBA Cup odds.

Something more in the middle that offers nice value and is actually fairly easy to project is NBA Division winner betting. First up are the 2024-25 Atlantic Division odds, where the Boston Celtics are the obvious favorites to win again – by a wide margin.

But is that how you should bet? It might often seem like an obvious decision, but in case you’re not sure, allow me to walk you through the latest odds and come to a prediction for 2024-25.

Want to make money betting on more NBA division winners? Start with our look at the 2024-25 Northwest Division odds.

2024-25 NBA Atlantic Division Odds

Most sports betting sites have the Celtics as the clear favorite to win this division again.

Boston taking the lead in the Atlantic Division is the least surprising revelation ever. Despite that fact, they actually appear to be a pretty nice value at their -165 odds.

However, bettors want the best value and the correct bet. It’s worth wondering if the Celtics will actually win again – and even if they do, if they offer enough bang for your buck.

I’d currently stop the discussion here and say an emphatic “double yes” to those questions, but every betting market you attack deserves a deep dive.

The big thing is deciding if another team is actually worth betting on. Both the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers looked great at times last year, while Philly even won the division as recently as 2021.

So, should you throw some money at the Sixers, Knicks, or even another team to win the Atlantic Division? Or are the Celtics the mother of all locks?

NBA Atlantic Division Teams

The best way to predict the Atlantic Division winner is to analyze each team. Here’s a look at all five teams for 2024-25, along with their NBA odds for numerous markets.

Boston Celtics

• 2023-24 Record: 64-18
• Atlantic Division Odds: -165
• Over/Under Wins: O 58.5 (-110), U 58.5 (-110)
• Make the Playoffs: Y (-1000), N (+2000)
• Play-In Tournament: +450

The Celtics are the team to beat again when betting on the 2024-25 NBA Finals, and based on their roster and the fact that they just won the title, this shocks nobody.

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown still form perhaps the best one-two scoring punch in the league, while Boston can make it rain from long range as a collective unit.

Jrue Holiday and Derrick White anchor a nasty defense that doesn’t take many days off during the regular season, while Boston was especially tough (37-4!) at the TD Garden in 2023-24.

Boston didn’t take it easy on the other teams in the Atlantic Division, either. The Celtics wiped the floor with their rivals, going 15-2 inside the division over the course of the year.

There is always the risk of complacency now that the Celtics claimed their elusive title, while injuries and fatigue could also contribute to a mild step back. Big man Al Horford also takes away some experience and outside shooting, so it isn’t completely crazy to move away from the Celtics, especially since you can’t get them at plus money.

Then again, this is still the most cohesive and star-studded starting five in the NBA. In theory, Boston could end up being even better this year, possibly moving from 64 wins to a push for 70+.

You have to ask yourself if their Atlantic Division rivals are serious threats to do anything remotely similar. My assumption would be no, and when you think about it, a -165 price tag is honestly pretty good given how likely they are to clean up in the Atlantic Division for the fourth year in a row.

Best Bet: To Win Division (-165), Over 58.5 wins (-110)

Philadelphia 76ers

• 2023-24 Record: 47-35
• Atlantic Division Odds: +300
• Over/Under Wins: O 52.5 (-110), U 52.5 (-110)
• Make the Playoffs: Y (-6000), N (+1200)
• Play-In Tournament: +1200

If you don’t want to bet on the Celtics to win the Atlantic Division this year, one of the other legit contenders is obviously the Philadelphia 76ers.

Joel Embiid claimed the NBA MVP honors during a magical 2023 campaign, and if he’d stayed healthy, he may have been on pace to win again last season. When healthy, he can make a case for being the league’s best player, and that naturally gives his 76ers a chance at winning quite a bit.

The problem? Embiid seems to run into a new ailment every single season.

Embiid could always stay on the floor and smash, but he hasn’t played more than 68 games at any point in his career. Last season saw him show up for just 39 games, and Philly no longer has the supporting cast to withstand such a lengthy absence.

If you want to focus on the good, keep in mind that Embiid was absolutely crushing before dealing with a knee issue (34.7 points per game), and the Sixers were a tough out when he was healthy.

Philadelphia could actually be getting a lot better this year, too. Tyrese Maxey was already turning into a superstar on his own (25.9 points per game), but the team got aggressive and went out of their way to bring Paul George to town.

The 76ers are tough to trust from a health perspective, but their new Big 3 is undeniably daunting if it can click and stay on the court. Is all of that enough to get you to bet on them at +300 and ignore Boston’s dominance? That’s for you to decide.

Best Bet: Over 52.5 wins (-110)

New York Knicks

• 2023-24 Record: 50-32
• Atlantic Division Odds: +350
• Over/Under Wins: O 53.5 (-110), U 53.5 (-110)
• Make the Playoffs: Y (-6000), N (+1200)
• Play-In Tournament: +1100

The other team to seriously consider if you’re looking for alternatives to the Celtics is easily the New York Knicks. It’s even fair to say they should have the second best Atlantic Division betting odds, assuming they also are at full strength.

New York got worn down as the NBA playoffs marched on, but they accomplished a lot despite a litany of injuries. Julius Randle missed their entire playoff run, while reasonable rotation bodies like Bojan Bogdanovic and Mitchell Robinson couldn’t be counted on.

The Knicks may have gotten better over the summer, of course, as they acquired scorer Mikal Bridges and still have OG Anunoby and Donte DiVincenzo, who they added to the roster last year.

Isaiah Hartenstein is the only glaring absence, but a healthy Julius Randle and the return of Mitchell Robinson should off-set that.

On paper, the Knicks should again have a tight rotation filled with scorers and playmakers, as well as a cohesive defense that should keep them in games with just about anyone.

For what it’s worth, New York did enjoy the second best record (12-5) inside the Atlantic Division last year, and they were responsible for one of Boston’s two losses inside the division. They also handled the 76ers (3-1) during their season series last year.

I grade the Knicks and 76ers out pretty similarly. Neither is clearly a major threat to Boston at this point, but both do offer solid value. Given their improvement, pricing, and Philly’s checkered injury history, I’d prioritize the better-priced Knicks if I wasn’t backing Boston to win the division.

Best Bet: Over 53.5 wins (-110)

Toronto Raptors

• 2023-24 Record: 25-57
• Atlantic Division Odds: +50000
• Over/Under Wins: O 30.5 (-110), U 30.5 (-110)
• Make the Playoffs: Y (+500), N (-800)
• Play-In Tournament: +25000

We’re entering dark territory if we’re seriously considering throwing any amount of money on the Toronto Raptors to win this division. While it’s clearly a risk, there’s no denying the allure of their +50000 Atlantic Division odds.

A price like that basically guarantees this is a bad bet, though. Boston is a slam dunk, and even if they’re not, it’s a borderline lock that either Philly or New York would take over the division.

But let’s play devil’s advocate here. If the 2024-25 NBA season takes an insane turn, why would betting on the Raptors somehow be a good idea?

The good thing going for Toronto is that they have scorers and playmakers. Immanuel Quickly and RJ Barrett are both inconsistent, but they’re also young, talented, and offer high ceilings.

If these two can become the players some people think they can be, Toronto could smash the Over on their 2024-25 NBA win total. The Raptors finished last in the Atlantic Division last year, but they do have a rising star in Scottie Barnes, a talented second-year swingman in Gradey Dick, and a steady center in Jakob Poeltl.

Bruce Brown, Chris Boucher, and Kelly Olynk round out a surprisingly versatile rotation on a team that absolutely could end up being a lot more pesky than anyone cares to admit.

Toronto’s defense will be in question (25th in defensive efficiency last year), but they have a ceiling on offense to the point where they should be in (and possibly win) a good amount of games.

I don’t think I’d bet on them to leap-frog three teams that are all still visibly better than they are, but Toronto is going to be a fun upset pick on a regular basis. I’d also bet on them to win more than 30.5 games.

Best Bet: Over 30.5 wins (-110)

Brooklyn Nets

• 2023-24 Record: 32-50
• Atlantic Division Odds: +60000
• Over/Under Wins: O 18.5 (-110), U 18.5 (-110)
• Make the Playoffs: Y(+2000), N(-10000)
• Play-In Tournament: +30000

The joke of the Atlantic Division will be the Brooklyn Nets.

With the Knicks stealing Mikal Bridges this off-season and Toronto clearly jumping past them in the standings, the bottom of this division has Brooklyn’s name written all over it.

There won’t be much to say about the Nets that is positive, other than I am positive they will be very bad. The optimism is that they should have a shot at the #1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, while there are some whispers that some big games – such as Jimmy Butler – that may covet them as a possible landing spot next year.

A rapid rebuild could be in the cards, but it isn’t a good bet to arrive in 2024-25.

Brooklyn’s fortunes cling to a random resurgence by the always injured Ben Simmons, while guys like Dennis Schroder and Bojan Bogdanovic will probably end up having to play more than anyone wants them to.

Cam Thomas will explode as a scorer if the Nets allow him to and guys like Cam Johnson and Nicolas Claxton offer a decent core to build with. But this team is young and doesn’t have the star power needed to seriously make any noise.

Instead, they’ll be waving the white flag before the NBA All-Star weekend arrives. I wouldn’t bet on them to win the Atlantic Division. To be frank, I’d stay away from them across the board and simply bet against them on a per-game basis.

Best Bet: Over 18.5 wins (-110)

NBA Atlantic Division Predictions

The new-look 76ers can’t be ignored. I don’t actually trust them, and it feels like Philly has done some iteration of this Big 3 thing like a hundred times, but they’re in play to win the Atlantic Division.

New York was the second best team in this division last year, and it’s fairly arguable they still reside in that spot. They will eat into Philly’s upside and give the Celtics a tough in-season series, but I’m not sold on them rising all the way up to first place, either.

Ultimately, I can’t get away from the Boston Celtics as the 2024-25 Atlantic Division champs.

I’m not sure I even want to try, though. Think: New England Patriots in the AFC East or the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West. Boston is just quite clearly the cream of the crop in this division, and you aren’t even eating a bad price to obtain what feels like an incredibly safe bet.

Boston is still the same team that won 64 games last year. Losing an old guy like Al Horford won’t change that. Being a little more tired than everyone else won’t automatically make them stink up the joint, either.

The Celtics should remain hungry and it’s impossible to get away from how loaded they are. The only way they don’t win the Atlantic Division is if a brutal injury to one of their superstars occurs.

We can’t really predict stuff like that, so betting on the Celtics to win the Atlantic Division appears to be one of the best NBA bets you can make before the season starts.

Bet: Boston Celtics -165

Recent NBA Atlantic Division Winners