The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and holding the top seed, are the frontrunners to win the Western Conference and the NBA Championship. Following them in the Western Conference odds are teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, LA Clippers, Denver Nuggets, and Minnesota Timberwolves. Notably, these teams have better odds than the Houston Rockets, who are seeded second but are only favored over the Memphis Grizzlies.
In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics are heavily favored to win their conference and are second overall in the odds to win the NBA title. This would mark their 19th championship in franchise history and their second consecutive title. The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks are next in line as contenders from the East. The Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, and Miami Heat are considered less likely to win, with odds of 80-1 or longer.
The early favorites for the NBA Finals MVP award include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jayson Tatum, and Donovan Mitchell. Following closely are Jaylen Brown, Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Dončić.
NBA Championship and Conference Championship Odds
| Team | Championship | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder | +180 | -145 |
| Boston Celtics | +190 | -155 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | +575 | +190 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 13-1 | +600 |
| Golden State Warriors | 15-1 | +700 |
| LA Clippers | 25-1 | 11-1 |
| New York Knicks | 30-1 | 10-1 |
| Denver Nuggets | 33-1 | 11-1 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 40-1 | 17-1 |
| Houston Rockets | 80-1 | 25-1 |
| Indiana Pacers | 80-1 | 28-1 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 100-1 | 33-1 |
| Detroit Pistons | 250-1 | 80-1 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 300-1 | 75-1 |
| Orlando Magic | 750-1 | 200-1 |
| Miami Heat | 1000-1 | 200-1 |
NBA Finals MVP Favorites
The NBA Finals MVP Award is given to the player who is considered the most valuable to his team during the NBA Finals.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder: +188
- Jayson Tatum, Celtics: +275
- Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers: +700
- Jaylen Brown, Celtics: 16-1
- Stephen Curry, Warriors: 20-1
- Nikola Jokic, Nuggets: 22-1
- Luka Dončić, Mavericks: 28-1
- Darius Garland, Cavaliers: 33-1
- Evan Mobley, Cavaliers: 33-1
- Jalen Williams, Thunder: 40-1
- Jimmy Butler, Heat: 40-1
- Kawhi Leonard, Clippers: 40-1
- Kristaps Porzingis, Celtics: 40-1
- LeBron James, Lakers: 50-1
- Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves: 60-1
- Chet Holmgren, Thunder: 66-1
- Derrick White, Celtics: 66-1
- Jalen Brunson, Knicks: 66-1
- 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
