The NBA Playoffs are officially here.
The first round tips off on Saturday, and a pair of powerhouse teams are expected to battle it out for the title.
Heading into Saturday’s play, the Western Conference No. 1 seed Thunder are a slight +185 favorite at BetMGM Sportsbook.
The reigning champion Celtics aren’t far behind OKC, sitting at +200, previewing what could be a competitive NBA Finals.
The Cavaliers, who surprised many this season, winning 64 games and securing the No. 1 seed in the East, are the third-favorites at +550.
The veteran-laden Lakers (+1000) and Warriors (+1400) round out the top-five.
2025 NBA Finals odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Thunder | +185 |
| Celtics | +200 |
| Cavaliers | +550 |
| Lakers | 10/1 |
| Warriors | 14/1 |
| Clippers | 25/1 |
| Nuggets | 35/1 |
| Knicks | 35/1 |
| Timberwolves | 66/1 |
| Pacers | 80/1 |
| Rockets | 80/1 |
| Bucks | 125/1 |
| Pistons | 350/1 |
| Grizzlies | 350/1 |
| Heat | 750/1 |
| Magic | 1000/1 |
A bit lower down the board is the Clippers (+2500), who had a strong end to the season behind a healthy Kawhi Leonard.
The Knicks (+3500) and Nuggets (+3500) are the only other teams oddsmakers are giving an outside shot at the championship.
Every other team is +6600 or worse to win it all.
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