Denver absolutely has a real shot at repeating as NBA champions!
The reason they didn’t appear in the underdog article is because the Denver Nuggets are considered one of the top-tier favorites, not a sleeper or long shot. Their current championship odds (as of the latest from OddsShark) are usually around +550 to +650, which puts them right behind the Celtics — and often tied with or ahead of teams like the Cavaliers or Lakers.
🏔️ Why Denver is Still a Threat:
- Nikola Jokić is playing at MVP-caliber (again).
- Their core from last year’s championship run — Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon — is still intact.
- They’re battle-tested, efficient, and clutch when it counts.
So no worries for Nuggets fans — they just didn’t make the underdog list because they’re still elite. If anything, they might be underrated in public hype because they aren’t as flashy — but they’re every bit a contender.