Oklahoma City Thunder, favorites for the 2026 NBA championship
The Oklahoma City Thunder, after winning their first NBA championship since moving to Oklahoma, are favorites to repeat the feat in 2026. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his team lead the betting for next season.
The Thunder open as the main contenders, followed by the Cleveland Cavaliers, the New York Knicks, and the Houston Rockets.
The Rockets experienced a significant change in their odds, going from 18-1 to +850, after acquiring Kevin Durant, a player with 15 All-Star appearances.
The Indiana Pacers, champions of the Eastern Conference, saw their chances fall from 10-1 to 14-1, after their top scorer, Tyrese Haliburton, suffered a right leg injury during the seventh game of the NBA Finals.
The Boston Celtics, who played without Jayson Tatum, also debut with a 14-1 record, just like the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Dallas Mavericks, who hold the first pick in the NBA Draft, are in sixth place in the Western Conference, with championship odds of 22-1.
Note: The quotes correspond to the time of publication.NBA Championship Odds 2025-26
