In 2024, three preseason favorites from the NFL, NBA, and MLB—the Chiefs, Celtics, and Dodgers—won their respective championships, a rare occurrence in the last 35 years.
DraftKings director Johnny Avello explained that the reasons for these teams' preseason favorites include avoiding major injuries and poor play, which often leads to favorites faltering.
The Boston Celtics were the only team to maintain their status as the top favorite without being displaced at any point during the 2023-24 NBA season.
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