Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, top seed in the Western Conference, are the favorites to win both the Western Conference and the NBA championship. Following the Thunder in the West are teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, LA Clippers, Denver Nuggets, and Minnesota Timberwolves, all with better odds than the second-seeded Houston Rockets, who are only favored over the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite their Game 1 victory, the Timberwolves are still ranked behind the Lakers in terms of odds, while the Nuggets have moved ahead of the Clippers after winning their Game 1.
The Boston Celtics are the top contenders in the Eastern Conference and hold the second-best odds to win the NBA title, aiming for their 19th championship and second in a row. The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks are next in line with the best chances to represent the East in the Finals. The Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, and Miami Heat are considered less likely to win, with odds of 75-1 or longer. The Pacers started strong with a win against the Bucks on Saturday, and the Knicks also secured a victory against the Pistons.
Early frontrunners for Finals MVP include Gilgeous-Alexander, Jayson Tatum, and Donovan Mitchell, with Jaylen Brown, Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Dončić considered strong contenders as well. A complete list of MVP candidate odds is provided below.
NBA Championship and Conference Championship Odds
| Team | Championship | Conference | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder | +170 | -155 | -4000 |
| Boston Celtics | +190 | -150 | -6000 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | +600 | +190 | -2500 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 15-1 | +700 | +120 |
| Golden State Warriors | 15-1 | +775 | -175 |
| Denver Nuggets | 28-1 | 10-1 | -150 |
| New York Knicks | 30-1 | 10-1 | -800 |
| LA Clippers | 33-1 | 13-1 | +130 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 33-1 | 15-1 | -145 |
| Indiana Pacers | 75-1 | 20-1 | -275 |
| Houston Rockets | 80-1 | 25-1 | +150 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 150-1 | 50-1 | +225 |
| Detroit Pistons | 500-1 | 80-1 | +475 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 300-1 | 75-1 | 13-1 |
| Orlando Magic | 750-1 | 400-1 | 18-1 |
| Miami Heat | 1000-1 | 200-1 | 10-1 |
NBA Finals MVP Favorites
The NBA Finals MVP Award is given to the player considered most valuable to their team during the NBA Finals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder: +185
Jayson Tatum, Celtics: +265
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers: +700
Jaylen Brown, Celtics: 16-1
Nikola Jokic, Nuggets: 22-1
Stephen Curry, Warriors: 22-1
Luka Doncic, Mavericks: 28-1
Darius Garland, Cavaliers: 33-1
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers: 33-1
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves: 40-1
Kristaps Porzingis, Celtics: 40-1
Jalen Williams, Thunder: 50-1
LeBron James, Lakers: 50-1
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers: 50-1
Derrick White, Celtics: 66-1
Jalen Brunson, Knicks: 66-1
Jimmy Butler, Heat: 66-1
Chet Holmgren, Thunder: 75-1
Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks: 75-1
James Harden, Clippers: 125-1
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks: 150-1
Jrue Holiday, Celtics: 150-1
Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers: 150-1
Jamal Murray, Nuggets: 200-1
Pascal Siakam, Pacers: 200-1
Alperen Sengun, Rockets: 250-1
Draymond Green, Warriors: 250-1
Ja Morant, Grizzlies: 250-1
Jarrett Allen, Cavaliers: 250-1
Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies: 300-1
Amen Thompson, Rockets: 500-1
Jalen Green, Rockets: 500-1