As the 2026 NBA playoffs approach, the Oklahoma City Thunder are the clear betting favorites to win the championship, according to major sportsbooks. The Thunder, who won the title in 2025, currently hold odds of +110 to repeat as champions.
The San Antonio Spurs, led by a standout season from rookie Cooper Flagg, are the second choice with odds around +350. The Boston Celtics follow closely as the third favorite, with odds near +400, as they seek to return to the Finals.
Other contenders include the Denver Nuggets and the Dallas Mavericks, both with longer odds but considered potential threats in the postseason. The betting landscape reflects the Thunder's dominant regular season performance and their status as the defending champions heading into the playoffs.
