🏀 NBA Finals Odds 2027: Early Predictions & Best Sleeper Picks to Win Next Year

The Spurs (+250) and Thunder (+260) have opened as co-favorites in the 2027 NBA Finals odds. San Antonio is the betting favorite at some sportsbooks, while Oklahoma City is favored at others, but they're always within 20 cents of one another, from what I've seen while analyzing the market.

For our purposes, we'll break down the odds at DraftKings, as it features the most widely available lines (and we want to literally bet these, not just read about them on the internet). The Celtics (+550) and reigning champion Knicks (+650) aren't far behind as we examine every team's odds, identify sleeper picks, and offer a best bet.

📊 NBA Finals odds 2027

NBA odds via DraftKings as of June 14, 2026.

Top-tier favorites

Despite the Knicks beating the Spurs in just five games in the 2026 finals, they've opened at +650 to win outright next season, the fourth-shortest odds at DraftKings. The Spurs (+250) and Thunder (+260) lead the pack, with the Celtics (+550) also ahead of New York.

Playoff contenders

The Pacers (+2800) took the Thunder to seven games in the 2025 finals, and they lead the next tier of NBA teams at DraftKings with odds between +1000 and +10000. The Nuggets are also +2800 after three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic couldn't carry them past the first round in 2026.

True long shots

Despite the Hawks winning 19 of their final 24 regular-season games, they've opened at +10000 at DraftKings, the same odds as the Raptors. The Kings have the longest odds at +100000 (bet $100 to win $100,000).

🎯 NBA championship sleepers & best bet

I'm not going to sit here and pretend I can see the future, but with the Knicks becoming the eighth different team to win the NBA championship in the last eight seasons, we shouldn't act like the 2027 season is already decided.

Timberwolves (+3000)

Barring major injuries, the Spurs and Thunder are the teams to beat in the West. However, the Timberwolves took San Antonio to six games in the conference semifinals while holding Victor Wembanyama to just 19.8 points per game in the series. Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels are both under 26, and another step forward in their development could be all Minnesota needs to win the West.

Heat (+4000)

Another team we should look at is the Heat, who are the favorite in the Giannis Antetokounmpo next team odds. While Bill Simmons has come out and said that the Celtics made an offer to acquire Antetokounmpo, that doesn't necessarily mean Milwaukee will accept it. If Miami lands Antetokounmpo, he and Bam Adebayo will cause enough problems defensively for any team they face in the East.

Pistons (+3000)

My favorite pick, though, at these current odds, is the Pistons (+3000). Is the No. 1 seed in the East and the second-ranked team in defensive efficiency in 2026 really a sleeper pick? At +3000, I would say so. Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren are both under 25 years old, and if Detroit hadn't lost Game 7 as a favorite in the conference semifinals, it would've had home-court advantage over the Knicks in the next round - and who knows what could've happened in that situation?

Best bet: Pistons to win 2027 NBA Finals (+3000)

❓ NBA Championship FAQs

Who is favored to win the 2027 NBA championship?

The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder are the favorites to win the 2027 NBA championship, with odds of +250 and +260, respectively, at DraftKings.

Who won the NBA Finals in 2026?

The New York Knicks won the NBA Finals in 2026 by eliminating the San Antonio Spurs in five games.

When will the 2027 NBA Finals be decided?

The 2027 NBA Finals will likely be decided by mid-to-late June next year.

Who won NBA Finals MVP in 2026?

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson won NBA Finals MVP in 2026.