Parity is expected to be the name of the game this coming season.
Here are the odds on who will win the 2026-27 NBA title at bet365 Sportsbook from October 20.
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Thunder: +260
Spurs: +270
76 years old: +850
Knicks: +900
Celtics: +1400
Cavaliers: +2200
Wolves: +2200
Pistons: +2500
Raptors: +2500
Nuggets: +2500
Heat: +3000
Pacers: +3500
Missiles: +3500
Lakers: +4000
Warriors: +6000
Magic: +6000
Falcons: +6000
Blazers: +8000
Wasps: +10000
Sun: +12500
Wizards: +15000
Jazz: +15000
Mavericks: +20000
Pelicans: +50000
Grinding: +50000
Bulls: +50000
Bucks: +75000
Networks: +75000
Grizzlies: +75,000
Kings: +100000
Here’s what you need to know about this chart:
The King’s New Throne: It’s been a minute since LBJ returned to the East, but it’s still a bit of a shock, isn’t it? In July, LeBron James joined the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2026-27 season, signing a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option in Year 2. Earlier in the summer, Philly traded for Boston’s Jaylen Brown. That duo will join Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and Joel Embiid. Heading into the season, the Sixers super team is tied for third in the standings with the defending champion Knicks.
Defending champions: Speaking of the Knicks, the last time they won an NBA title it Was 53 years ago. That losing streak is now over. New York dispatched San Antonio in five games and finished this postseason winning 15 of their last 16 games, going 16-3 overall. Can you believe it? Jalen Brunson was named Finals MVP after scoring a decisive 45 points in Game 5.
Favorites: The Spurs reached the finals in Victor Wembanyama’s first play-off appearance, defeating the former defending champions Thunder in the Western Conference finals – and now, these two teams are leading the odds to win it all next year. OKC was the title favorite all last season, but fell at home in Game 7 of the West Finals to the future Spurs. These two teams are expected to battle again in the West next year.