Odds To Win 2011 NBA Western Conference

Future Betting Odds

After going on another big run the Los Angeles have distanced themselves even more from the rest of the pack on the Western Conference futures at bodog.com.

The Lakers are rolling right now with a 9-1 record in March and a 13-1 mark in their last 14 games overall. That includes an epic triple overtime win over Phoenix earlier this week in which Kobe Bryant nearly had a triple-double with 42 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists. Even more impressive is that Bryant did it while playing through a swollen left ankle. Bryant's health may be the only thing that can slow the Lakers down as they try for a fourth straight Western Conference title and their third NBA title in a row.

The Lakers haven't locked up the West just yet though. There's still the Spurs to worry about, who the oddsmakers have listed at +200. San Antonio does own the best record in the NBA and they're 2-1 versus the Lakers this season. What could be the Spurs ticket to a Western Conference title is their record at home. The Spurs are almost guaranteed home court advantage through the postseason and so far this season they're an amazing 33-3 at home.

One thing could be problematic for the Spurs though – an injury to Tim Duncan. The Spurs MVP suffered a severe ankle sprain this week and it's still to be determined how long he will be out. If Duncan isn't back in time for the playoffs it could be lights out for the Spurs.

If the Spurs aren't going to bump off the Lakers the next best shot goes to Dallas, who are listed at +250 on the odds. Dallas got off to a tremendous start this season before injuries to Dirk Nowtizki and Caron Butler derailed them. Unfortunately Butler was lost for the season, but Nowitzki is back and the Mavericks remain one of the top teams in the league.

The dark horse in the Western Conference is the Oklahoma Thunder, listed at +500 on the odds list. Led by Kevin Durant, the league's leading scorer, the Thunder have some great young talent and upgraded at the trade deadline, but they may still be missing a few pieces to make a long playoff run.

Western Conference Championship Odds : as of March 24/2011 at bodog.com.

• LA Lakers -150
• San Antonio +200
• Dallas +250
• Oklahoma City +500
• Denver +3000
• New Orleans +5000
• Portland +5000
• Memphis +7500
• Houston +10000
• Phoenix +15000
• Utah +50000
• Golden State +100000