According to the DraftKings Sportsbook, the Oklahoma City Thunder are overwhelming favorites to win the NBA championship this season at +170, meaning a $10 bet would potentially win $17 in June.

These are very short odds for a future with such a long latency, but it makes sense. The Thunder are the defending champions, and they have started this season even better than last. Through the end of November, they have a record of 20-1, with an average scoring margin of plus-15.5 that is on pace to obliterate the all-time record of plus-12.9 PPG -- set by the Thunder just last season. They are worthy favorites.

Behind the Thunder, the teams with the next-shortest odds are the Denver Nuggets (+550), Houston Rockets (+550) and Cleveland Cavaliers (10-1).

It's not until you get into the

See Full Page