The 76ers jump to betting favorite out East after LeBron James takes his talents to Philadelphia

Love him or hate him, LeBron James is still a needle-mover. At least in the sportsbooks and prediction markets. After signing LeBron to a team-friendly two-year, $8 million deal, the Philadelphia 76ers are now the betting favorite in the Eastern Conference to win the 2027 championship at Kalshi. I know the percentages can be confusing, so in American odds, the Sixers are +684 to win the title next season. They passed the reigning NBA champion New York Knicks, who are the second-betting favorite