![Kevin Durant and the Warriors are still the overall favorites to win the NBA title this season. - [NBA / YouTube screencap]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2018/12/28/660x290/b_502x220x82/kevin-durant-and-the-warriors-are-still-the-overall-favorites-to-win-the-nba-title-this-season-image-via-nbayoutube-screencap_2171517.jpg "Kevin Durant and the Warriors are still the overall favorites to win the NBA title this season. - [NBA / YouTube screencap]")
The NBA season isn't quite halfway over, yet, but a number of teams are separating themselves from the rest of the league. Below are five teams to keep an eye on as favorites to win the Larry O'Brien trophy in 2019.
Golden State Warriors
There's no surprise here, as Golden State remains the team to beat. The reigning champions have had their stumbles along the way, and various losses make them look beatable. However, once DeMarcus Cousins is available, this team could be truly unstoppable in the postseason. The Warriors are the 5-9 favorites to repeat.
YES STEPH.
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 26, 2018
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Toronto Raptors
While Kawhi Leonard is a superstar, his arrival to the Raptors this offseason brought questions. Those included "How is his health?" and "Would he lead this team?" So far the answers are "Just fine" and "Absolutely!" The team has set the standard in the Eastern Conference and is clearly the top contender. They hold 8-1 odds to win it all.
Another All-Star performance.
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) December 27, 2018
30P | 8R | 2S
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