🏀 NBA Championship Odds & Favorites 2026: Knicks Favored Over Spurs as Series Shifts to New York

After winning the first two games in San Antonio, the New York Knicks are a -430 betting favorite over the Spurs (+380) in the latest NBA championship odds.

The Knicks were +700 to win outright last summer (June 22), while the Spurs were a +2500 long shot to lift the Larry O’Brien Trophy.

📊 NBA championship odds 2026

Our NBA championship odds update in real time based on the latest NBA odds.

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The Spurs originally accounted for the most handle of any team in BetMGM's NBA championship futures market, but that has since changed.

Public sentiment (at least money-wise) has now shifted, with the Knicks accounting for 60% of bets and 64% of the handle in this series after winning straight up as an underdog in each of the first two games.

🔢 NBA championship opening odds

Odds via DraftKings.

• Thunder: +230
• Rockets: +750
• Cavaliers: +850
• Knicks: +850
• Timberwolves: +1300
• Lakers: +1400
• Nuggets: +1500
• Celtics: +1900
• Warriors: +2000
• Magic: +2200
• Spurs: +2500
• 76ers: +3500
• Pacers: +3500
• Clippers: +4000
• Mavericks: +4000
• Bucks: +6000
• Pistons: +6000
• Heat: +17000
• Raptors: +18000
• Grizzlies: +20000
• Hawks: +20000
• Pelicans: +25000
• Kings: +30000
• Nets: +40000
• Suns: +50000
• Bulls: +70000
• Trail Blazers: +70000
• Wizards: +100000
• Hornets: +100000
• Jazz: +100000

❓ NBA Championship FAQs

Who is favored to win the 2026 NBA championship?

The New York Knicks are the favorite to win the 2026 NBA championship at -430 odds.

Who won the NBA Finals last season?

The Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA Finals last season by eliminating the Indiana Pacers in seven games.

When will the 2026 NBA Finals be decided?

The 2026 NBA Finals will be decided by June 19 at the latest.

Who won NBA Finals MVP last season?

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won NBA Finals MVP last season.