2024 Wizards Odds: Playoffs, Division, NBA Finals and More
| Wizards Playoff Odds: | +3000 |
| Eastern Conference Title Odds: | +70000 |
| Southeast Division Title Odds: | +100000 |
| NBA Finals Odds: | +100000 |
| Odds Last Verified: | November 2024 |
The above odds are from DraftKings, though other sportsbooks like Fanatics sportsbook may carry slightly different odds.
Wizards NBA Finals Odds
The Wizards' NBA Finals odds are +100000, which are tied with six other teams for the longest odds in the NBA. This suggests that oddsmakers do not believe Washington has a chance to compete for a title this year, or even make the postseason.
What Are the Wizards Chances to Make NBA Playoffs?
| Wizards Playoff Chances: | 3.23% |
| Eastern Conference Title Odds: | 0.14% |
| Southeast Division Title Chances: | 0.1% |
| NBA Finals Chances: | 0.1% |
| Odds Last Verified: | November 2024 |
Can the Wizards Win the Southeast Division?
The Wizards' chances to win the Southeast division are just 0.1%, which are the longest in that division by far. The Orlando Magic hold the shortest chances to win that division. You can bet on either checking out all the legal VA betting apps.
2024 Washington Wizards Schedule and Betting Lines
Can Wizards Hit Over 20.5 Wins?
The Washington Wizards' over/under total is currently 20.5 wins per DraftKings. The Wizards finished with a 15-67 record in 2023-24, so finishing under the low 20.5 win total isn't far-fetched considering the team's recent lack of success. It's possible that with the addition of rookie Bub Carrington that the Wizards could see a small improvement in 2024, but don't expect them to finish near .500.
2024 Washington Wizards NBA Finals Odds: Week-by-Week
| Date | Odds |
|---|---|
| Oct. 25, 2024 | +100000 |
| Nov. 1, 2024 | +100000 |
| Nov. 8, 2024 | +100000 |
| Nov. 15, 2024 | +100000 |
| Nov. 22, 2024 | TBD |
Where Are the NBA Finals in 2025?
The NBA Finals will take place in the cities which play in the Finals. Home-court advantage is determined by which team has the better record during the regular season. The 2024-25 NBA Finals will begin on June 5, 2025.
Are There Any Injured Wizards Players?
Where Can I Bet on the Washington Wizards?
You can legally bet on the Wizards and the NBA at all legal Virginia and Washington, D.C., sportsbooks as long as you are 21 and older and within state lines. Here are a few notable sportsbooks with solid Virginia sportsbook promos to get started on NBA betting:
Breaking Down Wizards’ Playoff and NBA Finals History
The 2024-25 season will be the Wizards' 64th season in the NBA. In their previous 63 seasons, the Wizards have made the playoffs 30 times and missed the postseason 33 times.
Though the Wizards have a rich postseason history, not much of that has been recent. Washington hasn't made the playoffs since 2020-21, and hasn't made the Eastern Conference Finals since 1978-79. The Wizards have one NBA Finals victory under their belt, winning the championship (as the Washington Bullets) in 1977-78 by defeating the Seattle SuperSonics 4-3. Below is the Wizards' playoff history:
| Year | Seed | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | No. 8 | Lost in Eastern Conference 1st Round |
| 2017-18 | No. 8 | Lost in Eastern Conference 1st Round |
| 2016-17 | No. 4 | Lost in Eastern Conference Semifinals |
| 2014-15 | No. 5 | Lost in Eastern Conference Semifinals |
| 2013-14 | No. 5 | Lost in Eastern Conference Semifinals |
| 2007-08 | No. 5 | Lost in Eastern Conference 1st Round |
| 2006-07 | No. 7 | Lost in Eastern Conference 1st Round |
| 2005-06 | No. 5 | Lost in Eastern Conference 1st Round |
| 2004-05 | No. 5 | Lost in Eastern Conference Semifinals |
| 1996-97 | No. 8 | Lost in Eastern Conference 1st Round |
| 1987-88 | No. 7 | Lost in Eastern Conference 1st Round |
| 1986-87 | No. 6 | Lost in Eastern Conference 1st Round |
| 1985-86 | No. 6 | Lost in Eastern Conference 1st Round |
| 1984-85 | No. 6 | Lost in Eastern Conference 1st Round |
| 1983-84 | No. 8 | Lost in Eastern Conference 1st Round |
| 1981-82 | No. 5 | Lost in Eastern Conference Semifinals |
| 1979-80 | No. 6 | Lost in Eastern Conference 1st Round |
| 1978-79 | No. 1 | Lost in NBA Finals |
| 1977-78 | No. 3 | Won NBA Finals |
| 1976-77 | No. 3 | Lost in Eastern Conference Semifinals |
| 1975-76 | No. 3 | Lost in Eastern Conference Semifinals |
| 1974-75 | No. 2 | Lost in NBA Finals |
| 1973-74 | No. 3 | Lost in Eastern Conference Semifinals |
| 1972-73 | No. 3 | Lost in Eastern Conference Semifinals |
| 1971-72 | No. 1 | Lost in Eastern Conference Semifinals |
| 1970-71 | No. 1 | Lost in NBA Finals |
| 1969-70 | No. 3 | Lost in Eastern Division Semifinals |
| 1968-69 | No. 1 | Lost in Eastern Division Semifinals |
| 1965-66 | No. 2 | Lost in Western Division Semifinals |
| 1964-65 | No. 3 | Lost in Western Division Finals |
Washington Wizards Playoff & NBA Finals Odds FAQs
The Wizards' 2025 NBA Finals odds are +100000, the longest in the league (tied with seven other teams). Other Virginia sports betting apps may have slightly different odds, but they're all typically similar.
The Wizards' chances to make the playoffs are 3.23% based on +3000 odds provided by DraftKings.
The Wizards hold a projected 20.5 win total in 2024-25. Washington finished 15-67 in 2023-24, and 35-47 in 2022-23.
The Wizards last made the playoffs in 2020-21, finishing 34-38 in the regular season and earning the No. 8 seed. They were beat in the first round of the Eastern Conference bracket, losing to the Philadelphia 76ers 4-1.
Yes, the Washington Wizards have won the NBA Finals one time — in 1977-78 — as the Washington Bullets. They defeated the Seattle SuperSonics 4-3.
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