NBA Finals

• San Antonio Spurs
  +300
• Oklahoma City Thunder
  +500
• Philadelphia 76ers
  +900
• New York Knicks
  +1000
• Boston Celtics
  +1000
• Houston Rockets
  +1500
• Toronto Raptors
  +1600
• Minnesota Timberwolves
  +2000
• Detroit Pistons
  +2500
• Denver Nuggets
  +2500
• Los Angeles Lakers
  +3000
• Portland Trail Blazers
  +3000
• Cleveland Cavaliers
  +3500
• Indiana Pacers
  +5000
• Miami Heat
  +5000
• Golden State Warriors
  +6000
• Atlanta Hawks
  +8000
• Orlando Magic
  +8000
• Charlotte Hornets
  +17500
• Memphis Grizzlies
  +17500
• Dallas Mavericks
  +25000
• Phoenix Suns
  +35000
• Washington Wizards
  +60000
• Brooklyn Nets
  +100000
• Utah Jazz
  +100000
• Milwaukee Bucks
  +100000
• New Orleans Pelicans
  +100000
• Los Angeles Clippers
  +100000
• Sacramento Kings
  +100000
• Chicago Bulls
  +100000

2026 NBA Finals Recap

The Knicks capped a 53-year championship drought by beating the Spurs 4 games to 1, with Jalen Brunson claiming Finals MVP honors after averaging 32.6 points, 4.6 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game. New York erased double-digit deficits in all five games of the series on its way to the franchise’s third title overall and first since 1973.

NBA Finals: Quick Facts

The NBA is a league of runs, which means that it’s the hottest team that emerges victorious instead of the most talented squad. This makes the NBA Finals even more intriguing to watch each year. Here are some quick facts about the Association’s Finals.

• Bill Russell won 11 NBA titles, which is insane because he played only 13 seasons.
• The Boston Celtics have won more NBA Finals series than any other team (18).
• The Los Angeles Lakers have more NBA Finals appearances than any other team (32).
• Elgin Baylor holds the NBA Finals record for most points in a single game (61).
• Pure Craziness: Robert Horry won more NBA Finals series than Michael Jordan.
• The Knicks’ 2026 championship run marked the first time in NBA Finals history a team overcame a double-digit deficit to win in all five games of a series.

NBA Finals: Betting Trends to Consider

Need a little extra help betting on this year’s NBA Finals? Our team of experts has got you covered. Keep these trends in mind when betting on the NBA Finals or placing any NBA futures wager.

• Home Court Matters: the squad with home-court advantage has won 70% of NBA Finals series
• Favorites Rule Game 1: Since 1996, teams who are favored at home in Game 1 have won 26 of 33 games. Of those 26 times, the home team covers the spread about 88% of the time
• Home Teams Dominate Game 7s: When the NBA Finals goes to Game 7, the home team has won 15 out of 19 times
• Focus on Unders: The Under has cashed 58% of the time in the NBA Finals since 1991
• Don’t Forget 1st Halves: The Under in the first half has cashed 60% of the time since 2005

NBA Finals Odds FAQ

Here’s what bettors most often ask when shopping NBA Finals futures odds.

• Who won the 2026 NBA Finals? The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4 games to 1, with Jalen Brunson earning Finals MVP honors.
• When does the 2026-27 NBA season start? The league is expected to tip off in mid-to-late October 2026, though the NBA typically doesn’t confirm an exact Opening Night date and schedule until later in the summer.
• Why don’t I see odds for every team yet? Sportsbooks stagger when they post next-season futures. Odds on this page update automatically as each book releases its 2026-27 NBA title numbers, so check back as we get closer to opening night.
• How do NBA Finals futures odds work? Futures odds represent the price to bet on a team to win the championship before the season or playoffs begin; the payout is locked in at the time of the bet and doesn’t change even as the odds move afterward.
• What other NBA markets can I bet beyond the outright winner? Most sportsbooks also offer conference winner, division winner, regular-season win totals, and MVP futures alongside the championship market.