- The Oklahoma City Thunder (+250) are off to their second 7-0 start in a row.
- The Denver Nuggets (+550) have the league’s third-best net rating (11.5).
- The New York Knicks (+1200) gave the Chicago Bulls their first loss of the season on Sunday.
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder (+250) are off to their second 7-0 start in a row.
With the season two weeks old, let’s take a look at the NBA championship odds at the BetMGM online sportsbook.
NBA Championship Odds
| Team | Current Odds | Opening Odds |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | +250 | +240 |
| Denver Nuggets | +550 | +1600 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | +750 | +850 |
| New York Knicks | +1200 | +900 |
| Golden State Warriors | +1300 | +2500 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | +1600 | +1500 |
| Houston Rockets | +2000 | +800 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | +2000 | +1400 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | +2500 | +3500 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | +2500 | +3500 |
| Orlando Magic | +3000 | +1400 |
| San Antonio Spurs | +3000 | +2200 |
| Dallas Mavericks | +4000 | +3500 |
| Atlanta Hawks | +5000 | +25000 |
| Boston Celtics | +5000 | +1800 |
| Detroit Pistons | +5000 | +5000 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | +5000 | +8000 |
| Chicago Bulls | +10000 | +50000 |
| Indiana Pacers | +15000 | +4000 |
| Miami Heat | +15000 | +25000 |
| Toronto Raptors | +15000 | +20000 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | +15000 | +15000 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | +30000 | +25000 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | +30000 | +50000 |
| Charlotte Hornets | +50000 | +100000 |
| Phoenix Suns | +50000 | +50000 |
| Sacramento Kings | +50000 | +30000 |
| Brooklyn Nets | +100000 | +50000 |
| Washington Wizards | +100000 | +100000 |
| Utah Jazz | +100000 | +100000 |
Prediction: Who Will Win the NBA Championship in 2026?
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the current favourite to win the NBA championship in 2026 with basketball odds of +250, followed by:
- Denver Nuggets (+550)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (+750)
- New York Knicks (+1200)
- Golden State Warriors (+1300)
- Los Angeles Lakers (+1600)
- Houston Rockets (+2000)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (+2000)
- Philadelphia 76ers (+2500)
- Los Angeles Clippers (+2500)
I predict the Thunder will win the 2026 NBA championship because they continue to find ways to win despite being without Jalen Williams in the lineup.
OKC has the league’s best net rating (13.1).
2026 NBA Championship Favourites & Best Bets
Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Championship Odds +250
The Thunder have won their last two games by an average margin of 25 points.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 33.6 points per game on 52.6% shooting through his first seven games.
Denver Nuggets NBA Championship Odds +550
The Nuggets have the league’s third-best net rating (11.5).
Nikola Jokić is averaging 20.4 points on 59.1% shooting, 14.4 rebounds, and 10.8 assists through his first five games.
Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Championship Odds +750
Donovan Mitchell dropped 37 points on 12-of-21 shooting in the Cavaliers’ 117-109 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday.
Cleveland has two big home games against the 76ers and the Chicago Bulls this week.
New York Knicks NBA Championship Odds +1200
The Knicks gave the Bulls their first loss of the season on Sunday, defeating them 128-116.
Jalen Brunson has scored at least 29 points in five of his first six games.
Golden State Warriors NBA Championship Odds +1300
The Warriors have a relatively easy opportunity to get back to building better habits in their matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday before their big game against the Nuggets on Friday.
Los Angeles Lakers NBA Championship Odds +1600
The Lakers have won three straight games, as Luka Dončić is back from a finger sprain and leg contusion.
Dončić has scored at least 40 points in his first three games.
Houston Rockets NBA Championship Odds +2000
The Rockets have won three straight games by an average margin of 24.3 points.
Kevin Durant averaged 25.3 points on 56.8% shooting in those games.
Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Championship Odds +2000
Anthony Edwards has been cleared for basketball activities, per the Timberwolves.
Julius Randle should continue to serve as the Wolves’ top option as their MVP candidate works his way back onto the court.
Philadelphia 76ers NBA Championship Odds +2500
Tyrese Maxey is off to a hot start, averaging 33.7 points and nine assists through his first six games.
The 76ers are off to a 5-1 start despite Joel Embiid being limited to begin the season.
Los Angeles Clippers NBA Championship Odds +2500
Kawhi Leonard put up 34 points on 11-of-16 shooting, six steals, five rebounds, and five assists in the Clippers’ 126-124 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.
James Harden added 24 points and 14 assists.
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