After securing their first NBA championship since relocating to Oklahoma, the Oklahoma City Thunder, spearheaded by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, are the frontrunners to clinch the title again in the 2025-26 season. The Thunder open as championship favorites, ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, and Houston Rockets, who follow in the rankings.
The Houston Rockets saw their odds improve significantly, shifting from 18-1 to +850 following the acquisition of 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant. The Eastern Conference champion Indiana Pacers` odds lengthened from 10-1 to 14-1 after their leading scorer, Tyrese Haliburton, suffered a right leg injury during Game 7 of the NBA Finals. The Boston Celtics, who played without Jayson Tatum, also begin the season with 14-1 odds, matching those of the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Dallas Mavericks, holding the top overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, are listed sixth in the Western Conference with championship odds set at 22-1.
Odds to Win the 2025-26 NBA Championship
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Team
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Champ Odds
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Oklahoma City Thunder
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+220
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Cleveland Cavaliers
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+700
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New York Knicks
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+750
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Houston Rockets
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+850
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Indiana Pacers
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14-1
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Minnesota Timberwolves
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14-1
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Boston Celtics
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14-1
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Los Angeles Lakers
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14-1
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Denver Nuggets
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18-1
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Orlando Magic
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18-1
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Golden State Warriors
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22-1
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Dallas Mavericks
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22-1
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Sacramento Kings
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22-1
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LA Clippers
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33-1
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Philadelphia 76ers
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33-1
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Detroit Pistons
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40-1
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Miami Heat
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50-1
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Milwaukee Bucks
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66-1
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Memphis Grizzlies
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100-1
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Atlanta Hawks
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100-1
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San Antonio Spurs
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100-1
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Toronto Raptors
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100-1
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Chicago Bulls
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200-1
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Phoenix Suns
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300-1
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New Orleans Pelicans
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300-1
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Portland Trail Blazers
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500-1
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Charlotte Hornets
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500-1
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Washington Wizards
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500-1
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Brooklyn Nets
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500-1
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Utah Jazz
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500-1
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