2025 NBA Championship Odds
The Philadelphia 76ers secured Paul George with a substantial four-year, $212 million contract. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics made history by signing Jayson Tatum to the largest deal ever in the NBA. The Dallas Mavericks also made waves, inking Klay Thompson to a lucrative three-year, $50 million agreement.
In the realm of basketball betting, the Philadelphia 76ers, with their acquisition of Paul George, have seen their championship odds at +800. Notably, the Boston Celtics lead the pack in championship prospects according to BetMGM’s basketball betting lines, bolstered by Jayson Tatum’s record-breaking contract.
For a deeper dive into the 2025 NBA championship odds, let’s explore further.
2025 NBA Finals: Championship Futures Odds
| Team | Current Odds for the 2025 NBA Finals | Opening Odds for the 2025 NBA Finals |
| Celtics | +450 | +310 |
| Thunder | +750 | +950 |
| Timberwolves | +1000 | +1000 |
| Knicks | +1000 | +1600 |
| Bucks | +1000 | +1000 |
| 76ers | +1200 | +1600 |
| Nuggets | +1500 | +750 |
| Mavericks | +1800 | +950 |
| Suns | +2000 | +2500 |
| Kings | +2500 | +5000 |
| Cavaliers | +2500 | +5000 |
| Lakers | +2500 | +2500 |
| Pacers | +2500 | +5000 |
| Magic | +3000 | +5000 |
| Pelicans | +3500 | +5000 |
| Heat | +3500 | +3500 |
| Grizzlies | +4000 | +4000 |
| Warriors | +5000 | +2500 |
| Clippers | +6000 | +2000 |
| Rockets | +6000 | +10000 |
| Spurs | +12500 | +10000 |
| Hawks | +20000 | +10000 |
| Raptors | +30000 | +25000 |
| Bulls | +30000 | +15000 |
| Hornets | +30000 | +50000 |
| Jazz | +30000 | +25000 |
| Nets | +30000 | +50000 |
| Wizards | +30000 | +50000 |
| Trail Blazers | +50000 | +50000 |
| Pistons | +50000 | +50000 |
NBA Championship Favorites
Boston Celtics
NBA Championship Odds: +300
The Celtics secured Jayson Tatum with a five-year, $314 million extension, the largest deal in NBA history. They also extended Derrick White’s contract for four years at $125.9 million. With Tatum, Jaylen Brown, White, Jrue Holiday, and Kristaps Porziņģis forming their core, Boston will be a formidable team next season.
Denver Nuggets
NBA Championship Odds: +750
The Denver Nuggets lost Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in free agency, a significant blow to their championship aspirations. However, they remain competitive with Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray leading the team.
Philadelphia 76ers
NBA Championship Odds: +800
The 76ers signed George to a four-year, $212 million contract, aiming to bolster their roster. His scoring ability and defensive skills are expected to relieve some of the pressure on Joel Embiid.
The Philadelphia 76ers secured Tyrese Maxey with a five-year, $204 million extension and brought on Kelly Oubre Jr. with a two-year, $16.3 million contract. As a result, their odds of winning the NBA Championship improved from +1400 to +800.
Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Championship Odds +900
The Oklahoma City Thunder signed Isaiah Hartenstein to a three-year, $87 million deal, adding some much-needed size. With the addition of Alex Caruso, this team’s newfound depth, alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams, makes last season’s Western Conference top seed much stronger.
New York Knicks NBA Championship Odds +900
The New York Knicks acquired Mikal Bridges in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets and re-signed OG Anunoby to a five-year, $212.5 million deal to shore up their wing depth. At full strength, this team can field a rotation featuring Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle, Bridges, Anunoby, Josh Hart, Donte DiVincenzo, and Mitchell Robinson, which has the potential to be formidable on both sides of the floor. The Knicks have the highest ticket and handle percentages to win the Eastern Conference at BetMGM.
Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Championship Odds +900
The addition of Rob Dillingham to a core of Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels, Mike Conley, and Naz Reid will have the Minnesota Timberwolves in strong contention next season.
Dallas Mavericks NBA Championship Odds +1100
The Dallas Mavericks signed Klay Thompson to a three-year, $50 million deal. The Mavs don’t run the ball movement-heavy offense the Splash Brother is accustomed to, but he should still get plenty of looks with Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving commanding a ton of attention, especially on isolation sets. The loss of Derrick Jones Jr. will sting, but signing Naji Marshall, who brings a similar skill set, to a three-year, $27 million deal could end up being a bargain.
Los Angeles Lakers NBA Championship Odds +3000
LeBron James signed a two-year, $104 million contract to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal includes a no-trade clause and a player option. They also signed Bronny James to a four-year, $7.9 million deal.
Golden State Warriors NBA Championship Odds +3500
The Golden State Warriors signed De’Anthony Melton to a one-year, $12.8 million deal and Kyle Anderson to a three-year, $27 million contract. A core of Stephen Curry, Jonathan Kuminga, Draymond Green, and Brandin Podziemski could have them in the play-in picture, but probably not in true championship contention.
