The Oklahoma City Thunder remain the heavy favorites to repeat as NBA champions thanks in part to a scorching start to the 2025-26 season. Entering play on Monday, the Thunder’s only loss in their first 18 games was a two-point defeat to Portland. OKC is +160 to take home the title this season.
Behind the Thunder are Nikola Jokic‘s Denver Nuggets at +550. The Nuggets have moved out to a 14-5 record but will be without the services of a key player until the new year as Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is sidelined four to six weeks,
The Cleveland Cavaliers (11-1) represent the team with the best odds in the Eastern Conference, followed by the New York Knicks (16-1) and the Detroit Pistons, recent winners of 13 straight, at 25-1.
Nikola Jokic is the current slight favorite for MVP at +145, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (+160) just behind him and Luka Doncic at +325 to complete the tier.
Odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook and are as of publication.
