NBA 2025-26: Odds for the Finals and the MVP
The Spurs and Lakers’ chances of winning the championship have diminished, but the Thunder remain far ahead.
He Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team to secure its spot in the 2026 playoffs and They remain the clear favorites to win the NBA Finals (+135) and the Western Conference (-125). Bookmakers and bettors alike are analyzing the odds to see who in the West could stop them.
Saint Anthonyled by Defensive Player of the Year favorite Victor Wembanyama (-1800), continues to climb positions in the championship odds table, moving to third place at +600, from +750 the previous week and 60-1 before the start of the season. BetMGM has taken bets on the Spurs throughout the season, including a recent $50,000 at +650, making them the biggest risk for the sportsbook.
The biggest recent rise in Finals odds was Los Angeles Lakerswho won nine of ten games to move up to third place in the Western Conference. Their recent streak puts them at 40-1 odds for the title, an improvement from 65-1 the week before.
However, for Saint Anthony and Los Angeles reduced their quota, other teams in the West had to see theirs increase. In particular, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Houston Rockets They had odds of 28-1 and 35-1 a week ago, respectively, and are now 40-1 and 60-1, respectively.
Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunninghamwas left out of consideration for the MVP after the lung collapse that left him out of action.
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