Thunder, Knicks Favored in NBA Final Bracket Odds 2026, Lakers Listed Tied for 7th
After the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103–91 to snag the 2025 NBA Finals crown, the race for the 2026 championship favorites is officially underway!
Here’s a look at the top 10 teams with the best odds to win the 2026 NBA Finals, according to FanDuel Sportsbook:
- Oklahoma City Thunder +220
- New York Knicks +850
- Houston Rockets +850
- Cleveland Cavaliers +850
- Orlando Magic +1200
- Boston Celtics +1300
- Minnesota Timberwolves +1400
- Los Angeles Lakers +1400
- Denver Nuggets +1600
- Los Angeles Clippers +2500
Following the Thunder’s 103–91 victory, they’re expected to contend again next season, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who capped off a historic year by earning both the regular season MVP and NBA Finals MVP honors.
Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers sit low on the odds board—15th at +4300—despite their stunning Game 7 Finals run. The Achilles injury to Tyrese Haliburton likely played a major role in their placement.
The Los Angeles Lakers sit seventh in the odds, tied with the Minnesota Timberwolves—the team that eliminated them in five games during the first round of the playoffs.
Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets, who fell to the Golden State Warriors in a thrilling seven-game first-round series, now boast the third-best odds after acquiring 17-year veteran Kevin Durant on Sunday morning.
The Dallas Mavericks, poised to likely select top draft prospect Cooper Flagg out of Duke this week, sit 14th in the odds after finishing the season 39-43.
