Lebron James Miami Move Shakes Up NBA Betting Odds - 07-09-10

July 9 - Lebron's moves to Miami has renewed speculation over the next year NBA Championship season. Regardless of the hit he has taken in the popularity stakes, fans will no doubt be interested in how this decision shakes up NBA odds.

BetUS.com has responded and posted odds on next year’s NBA champion and the results of a member survey concerning LeBron James:

Odds to win Eastern Conference
Atlanta Hawks 8/1
Boston Celtics 4/1
Charlotte Bobcats 20/1
Chicago Bulls 3/1
Cleveland Cavaliers 25/1
Detroit Pistons 12/1
Indiana Pacers 20/1
Miami Heat 1/1
Milwaukee Bucks 20/1
New Jersey Nets 30/1
New York Knicks 25/1
Orlando Magic 5/2
Philadelphia 76ers 15/1
Toronto Raptors 35/1
Washington Wizards 15/1

Odds to Win NBA Championship
Atlanta Hawks 15/1
Boston Celtics 7/1
Charlotte Bobcats 50/1
Chicago Bulls 7/1
Cleveland Cavaliers 50/1
Dallas Mavericks 15/1
Denver Nuggets 15/1
Detroit Pistons 25/1
Golden State Warriors 40/1
Houston Rockets 15/1
Indiana Pacers 50/1
Los Angeles Clippers 35/1
Los Angeles Lakers 7/2
Memphis Grizzlies 100/1
Miami Heat 3/1
Milwaukee Bucks 50/1
Minnesota Timberwolves 80/1
New Jersey Nets 60/1
New Orleans Hornets 8/1
New York Knicks 50/1
Oklahoma City Thunder 18/1
Orlando Magic 7/1
Philadelphia 76ers 35/1
Phoenix Suns 15/1
Portland Trailblazers 15/1
Sacramento Kings 75/1
San Antonio Spurs 8/1
Toronto Raptors 70/1
Utah Jazz 18/1
Washington Wizards 25/1
Odds to win season MVP
Kevin Durant 2/1
LeBron James 5/2
Dwayne Wade 3/1
Kobe Bryant 2/1
Chris Paul 3/1
Steve Nash 4/1

Will LBJ score 50 or more against any of the losing suitors next season?
Yes 2/1
No 1/3

POLL RESULTS (based on 1,500 BetUS.com Customers Surveyed)

Did you consider yourself a LeBron James fan before his handling of his free agency announcement?
Yes 35%
No 35%
Somewhat 30%

After?
Yes 15%
No 60%
Somewhat 25%

Has your opinion of LeBron changed after his plans for a one hour special to announce his team selection?
Yes, for the better 0%
Yes, for the worse 60%
No, it has stayed the same 40%

Who would you rather have on your team?
LeBron James 15%
Dwayne Wade 85%

Who would you rather have on your team?
LeBron James 8%
Kobe Bryant 92%

Who would you rather have on your team?
LeBron James 25%
Paul Pierce 75%

Who would you rather have on your team?
LeBron James 10%
Kevin Durant 90%

Who would you rather have on your team?
Kobe Bryant 30%
Paul Pierce 5%
LeBron James 15%
Kevin Durant 20%
Dwayne Wade 30%

Were you hoping for LeBron James to end up on your favorite team?
Yes 35%
No 65%

Do you think LeBron James is as good or better than Michael Jordan?
Yes 3%
No 97%

Do you think LeBron James will win a title in 2011?
Yes 20%
No 80%

Will LeBron James win as many rings as Kobe Bryant?
Yes 12%
No 88%