NBA Finals Odds: 2026–27 Championship Futures
The 2026–27 title race has already changed shape, and the season has not even started yet. BetNow’s NBA Finals odds give you a current view of every team’s championship price, from the early favorites to longer-shot contenders.
Use the live market to compare NBA championship odds, follow roster-driven movement, and review the odds to win NBA championship futures before placing a wager. Prices update as trades, injuries, and free-agent decisions change expectations across the league.
Live NBA Finals Odds
Find a table with the information on all 30 teams and their current NBA Finals odds below. Before you place your bets, check out the latest NBA championship odds in one place.
Latest Odds Movers
The 76ers were already moving up after adding Jaylen Brown. LeBron James’ arrival gave them another major boost. Philadelphia is no longer viewed as an outside contender, with its NBA Finals odds now placing the team just behind the Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, and defending champion New York Knicks.
Market reports showed Philadelphia shortening from roughly 55/1 before the Brown trade to 20/1 after it, then to around 9/1 once James chose the Sixers. That is a major adjustment in NBA championship odds, although it does not mean Philadelphia is guaranteed a deep playoff run. Joel Embiid’s availability remains central to the team’s ceiling, while James will enter his 24th NBA season at age 41.
There is little separating the main contenders at the top of the market. Oklahoma City still has much of the group, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way. San Antonio continues to build around Victor Wembanyama, while New York opens the season with the title in hand after ending a 53-year wait. Philadelphia’s improved NBA title odds have added another team to the Eastern Conference race.
Trades, contract decisions, and injury updates change the market within hours. Check the live table before deciding, especially when comparing NBA betting options or reviewing NBA Finals MVP odds for the players expected to shape the postseason.
NBA Championship History & Trends
The title has changed hands every year for the past eight seasons. Golden State was the last team to win it twice in a row, taking the championship in both 2017 and 2018. No team has managed to repeat since.
In recent years, victors have followed varied ways to the crown. Milwaukee relied on Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2021, while Nikola Jokić anchored Denver’s run two years later.
And that’s why regular season form can only tell us so much. Teams can enter April as the favorite, only to stumble because of injuries, a poor bench or a tough playoff matchup. That’s the sort of detail that shifts NBA championship odds when the playoffs begin.
| Season | Champion | Opening Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | New York Knicks | +700 |
| 2025 | Oklahoma City Thunder | +950 |
| 2024 | Boston Celtics | +550 |
| 2023 | Denver Nuggets | +1400 |
| 2022 | Golden State Warriors | +1200 |
| 2021 | Milwaukee Bucks | +500 |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Lakers | +1800 |
| 2019 | Toronto Raptors | +6600 |
| 2018 | Golden State Warriors | -168 |
| 2017 | Golden State Warriors | +215 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is favored to win the 2027 NBA Championship?
Oklahoma City and San Antonio are near the top of the market right now. New York and Philadelphia are also among the main contenders. The table above shows BetNow’s latest NBA Finals odds, which will move throughout the season.
Who is the defending NBA champion?
The New York Knicks enter the new season as defending champions. They won the 2026 title after a drought that lasted since 1973.
How do championship futures work?
A championship future is a bet on the team you think will win the NBA title. Once you place it, the bet stays open until that team either wins the championship or is knocked out. Your ticket keeps the odds available at the time of the wager, even when the market moves later.
Has there ever been a 4-0 sweep in the NBA Finals?
Yes. Golden State swept Cleveland in the 2018 NBA Finals. It remains the most recent championship series to finish 4-0.
Conclusion
NBA futures begin moving months before the first regular-season game. A major trade, an injury, or a strong run of results can quickly change the market.
Want to bet on who will win the NBA championship this year? Check BetNow for updated prices, vital roster news and the latest view of the title race during the offseason and regular season.