The bookmakers have named the favorites to win in the NBA

Analysts have offered their odds on winning the most prestigious basketball tournament - the NBA.

According to bookmakers' odds, the main favorite to win the tournament is the Boston Celtics, who play in the Eastern Conference of the regular championship. The odds for this team's ultimate success are set at 3.25.

The bookmakers place the Denver Nuggets in second place (4.5), with the Los Angeles Clippers rounding out the top three favorites at 5.5.

Favorites to win the NBA according to bookmakers:

Western Conference:

• Denver Nuggets - 4.5
• Los Angeles Clippers - 5.5
• Phoenix Suns - 17
• Oklahoma City Thunder - 21
• Minnesota Timberwolves - 21
• Dallas Mavericks - 29

Eastern Conference:

• Boston Celtics - 3.25
• Milwaukee Bucks - 8
• New York Knicks - 26
• Miami Heat - 26
• Cleveland Cavaliers - 29
• Philadelphia - 31

On the night from Wednesday, March 13th to Thursday, March 14th, NBA fans can expect nine games in the regular season. Dailysports has prepared a full schedule for the next two days.