The short answer. Nets are the NBA title favorites at 89%, ahead of the Heat (5%) and 76ers (4%). Odds are derived from each team's live net point differential across the league.
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| # | Team | Record | Net | Grade | Title odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nets | 1–0 | +34 | A+ | 89% |
| 2 |  Heat | 1–0 | +24 | A+ | 5% |
| 3 |  76ers | 1–0 | +23 | A+ | 4% |
| 4 |  Timberwolves | 1–0 | +19 | A+ | 1% |
| 5 |  Warriors | 1–1 | +11.5 | B | 1% |
| 6 |  Grizzlies | 1–0 | +9 | A+ | 1% |
| 7 |  Pelicans | 1–0 | +6 | A+ | 1% |
| 8 |  Clippers | 1–0 | +3 | A+ | 1% |
| 9 |  Pistons | 1–0 | +2 | A+ | 1% |
| 10 |  Jazz | 1–1 | +0.5 | B | 1% |
| 11 |  Celtics | 0–0 | 0 | D | 1% |
| 12 |  Bulls | 0–0 | 0 | D | 1% |
| 13 |  Cavaliers | 0–0 | 0 | D | 1% |
| 14 |  Pacers | 0–0 | 0 | D | 1% |
| 15 |  Magic | 0–0 | 0 | D | 1% |
| 16 |  Wizards | 0–0 | 0 | D | 1% |
Method. Title odds are a Balladex model estimate (illustrative): a softmax over each team's live net point differential across all 30 teams, so a larger scoring margin yields better odds. They are not a sportsbook line. See the full power rankings, standings, and the MVP favorite.