{"id":94985,"date":"2024-09-10T08:30:51","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T12:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=94985"},"modified":"2026-03-11T00:24:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T04:24:45","slug":"nba-odds-who-will-win-the-nba-southeast-division","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/10\/nba-odds-who-will-win-the-nba-southeast-division\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Odds: Breaking Down the Favorites in the Southeast Division"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although not likely to produce the 2024-25 NBA Champion, the Southeast Division is positioned for improvement. The NBA <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/07\/boston-celtics-win-total-odds-and-betting-preview\/\" target=\"_self\">odds<\/a> have been released and we are going to look at the Southeast Division odds. The Magic grabbed the NBA Southeast Division title last season and are favored to repeat as divisional champions in 2024-25. Let&#8217;s dive into each team&#8217;s odds and chances of winning the division.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>NBA Odds: Breaking Down the Favorites in the Southeast Division<\/h2>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"input-box\" spellcheck=\"false\">\n<div id=\"waffle-rich-text-editor\" class=\"cell-input editable disabled-input\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"combobox\" contenteditable=\"false\" aria-label=\"B6\" aria-autocomplete=\"list\" tabindex=\"0\">[tgdcta items=&#8221;1&#8243; id=&#8221;170476&#8243;]<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>Last Year\u2019s Southeast Division Champion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Orlando Magic were one of the league&#8217;s surprises in 2023-24, finishing 47-35 and atop the NBA Southeast Division for the first time since 2018-19. Led by 21-year-old All-Star <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/banchpa01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paolo Banchero<\/a>, the Magic have found their star of the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">FIRST LOOK \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n<p>Jordan Brand has unveiled Paolo Banchero\u2019s first signature logo \u270d\ufe0f <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xJNlgqHU2n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/xJNlgqHU2n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nicekicks\/status\/1829971297553850622?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 31, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/02\/top-5-nba-power-forwards-heading-into-the-2024-25-season\/\" target=\"_self\">Banchero<\/a>, the Magic roster will look largely the same next season. They signed <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wagnefr01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Franz Wagner<\/a> to a max extension and signed other role players to favorable deals. Their lone major addition is championship role player <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/c\/caldwke01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kentavious Caldwell-Pope<\/a>, who will reinforce the Magic&#8217;s perimeter defense, which ranked second in team defensive rating last year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to FanDuel, the Orlando Magic&#8217;s odds to win the Southeast Division are currently -140. Coming off a successful season and having young players that are likely to improve, we like their chances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Miami Heat: The Old Southeast Division Dominators<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/butleji01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jimmy Butler<\/a> is <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/03\/the-top-5-best-small-forwards-for-the-2024-25-nba-season\/\" target=\"_self\">34 years old<\/a> and returning from a sprained MCL.\u00a0<a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/a\/adebaba01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bam Adebayo<\/a> has an <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/04\/stephen-currys-team-usa-gold-medal-hasnt-really-sunk-in\/\" target=\"_self\">Olympic gold\u00a0medal<\/a> and looks to be entering his physical prime at the age of 27. Having two stars moving in the opposite career directions makes winning tough. A full season of <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/r\/roziete01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terry Rozier<\/a> and a healthy year from <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/h\/herroty01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyler Herro<\/a> will likely be the difference makers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, the Heat have arguably the best coach in the NBA and an organization that keeps on winning. The Heat are listed at +160 to win the division. Notably, they\u2019ve won three of the last five division titles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">REPORT: Jimmy Butler is \u201cfond\u201d of joining the Brooklyn Nets in 2025 free agency, per <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NYPost_Lewis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@NYPost_Lewis<\/a>. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/p5ctBABPvr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/p5ctBABPvr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LegionHoops\/status\/1832540321961644305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 7, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><b>Atlanta Hawks: Rebuilding or Contending?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After losing <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/murrade01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dejounte Murray<\/a> to New Orleans this offseason, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/y\/youngtr01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trae Young<\/a> is now a one-man show. The Hawks have had success with Young as their lone star, but trading Murray for draft picks and getting the number one overall pick in this year\u2019s draft, may indicate the Hawks moving in a different direction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atlanta&#8217;s roster is not talented enough to make any postseason noise, but if they don\u2019t trade Young, they will likely have a solid offense. They are +1100 to win the NBA Southeast division.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"input-box\" spellcheck=\"false\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"input-box\" spellcheck=\"false\">\n<div id=\"waffle-rich-text-editor\" class=\"cell-input editable disabled-input\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"combobox\" contenteditable=\"false\" aria-autocomplete=\"list\" aria-label=\"B8\" tabindex=\"0\">[tgdcta items=&#8221;1&#8243; id=&#8221;180848&#8243;]<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>Charlotte Hornets: Too Young to Win<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first question to answer for the Hornets is the health of 23-year-old star <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/ballla01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LaMelo Ball<\/a>, who has played only 58 of 164 possible games the past two seasons. When he plays he looks like an elite young point guard, but he doesn\u2019t play enough.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Ball can stay on the floor, combining him with <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/millebr02.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brandon Miller<\/a> and <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bridgmi02.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Miles Bridges<\/a> could be exciting for Hornets fans and a potential headache for their Eastern Conference rivals. For now, their odds of winning the division title are +3500.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Washington Wizards: Aiming for the Future<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Washington Wizards are projected to be the worst team in the NBA. They have made significant additions in<a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/v\/valanjo01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Jonas Valanciunas<\/a>, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/beysa01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Saddiq Bey<\/a>, and <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/brogdma01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Malcolm Brogdon<\/a>, but it may not be enough to overcome their roster deficiencies. The Wizards will continue to focus on their rebuild and development of young talent. Their odds are +50000 to win the division.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, the NBA Southeast Division is expected to be a competitive battle, with the Magic and Heat emerging as the top contenders. The Hawks and Hornets could be surprise challengers, but don\u2019t expect much from the Wizards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although not likely to produce the 2024-25 NBA Champion, the Southeast Division is positioned for improvement. The NBA odds have been released and we are going to look at the Southeast Division odds. The Magic grabbed the NBA Southeast Division title last season and are favored to repeat as divisional champions in 2024-25. 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