Oklahoma City Thunder open 2026 campaign as favorites to return to NBA Finals, repeat as champions
- Chas Post
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The 2026 NBA campaign is on the horizon and the Oklahoma City Thunder (+210) are the favorites to win the NBA Finals for a second consecutive season! Oklahoma City could become the first franchise to win back-to-back championships since 2018 but several other teams are legitimate contenders including the Cleveland Cavaliers (+650), Denver Nuggets (+750) and New York Knicks (+1100). The 2026 NBA MVP favorites are led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (+160), Nikola Jokić (+300) and Luka Dončić (+400).
2026 NBA Finals odds
1. Oklahoma City Thunder (+210)
2. Cleveland Cavaliers (+650)
3. Denver Nuggets (+750)
4. New York Knicks (+1100)
5. Los Angeles Lakers (+1600)
6. Los Angeles Clippers (+1600)
7. Houston Rockets (+1700)
8. Minnesota Timberwolves (+1700)
9. Orlando Magic (+1900)
10. Golden State Warriors (+2700)
11. Atlanta Hawks (+2700)
12. Boston Celtics (+3300)
13. Dallas Mavericks (+3500)
14. Detroit Pistons (+3500)
15. Philadelphia 76ers (+3500)
16. San Antonio Spurs (+6500)
17. Milwaukee Bucks (+7000)
18. Indiana Pacers (+10000)
19. Memphis Grizzlies (+12500)
20. Miami Heat (+17500)
21. Toronto Raptors (+20000)
22. New Orleans Pelicans (+30000)
23. Sacramento Kings (+50000)
24. Chicago Bulls (+75000)
25. Phoenix Suns (+75000)
26. Portland Trail Blazers (+75000)
27. Brooklyn Nets (+100000)
28. Charlotte Hornets (+100000)
29. Utah Jazz (+100000)
30. Washington Wizards (+100000)
2026 NBA MVP odds
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (+160)
2. Nikola Jokić (+300)
3. Luka Dončić (+400)
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo (+1200)
5. Victor Wembanyama (+1200)
6. Anthony Edwards (+2500)
7. Cade Cunningham (+7000)
8. Kevin Durant (+7000)
9. Jalen Brunson (+10000)
10. Donovan Mitchell (+10000)