Ahead of the NBA Finals series, between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks, check out the latest odds and prices for either side to lift the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy.
NBA Finals Odds
Team | Price | Winnings ($10) |
San Antonio Spurs | -220 | $4.55 |
New York Knicks | +180 | $18.00 |
All odds are courtesy of US Sportsbooks, correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
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NBA Championship Odds
The Spurs may be coming in as the comfortable favorites, Wembanyama leading the charge at both ends of the court, but the Knicks on the backs Jalen Brunson and KAT (Karl Anthony-Towns), have been impossible to count out, all season and playoffs long.
San Antonio Spurs (-220)
One of the youngest teams to ever appear in an NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs took down the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games to get here. San Antonio is led by the 22-year-old unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, Victor Wembanyama.
Wembanyama, the Spurs 7’4” center, scored 20+ points in all seven Western Conference Finals games. The sky is the limit for him and young guards Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper. Castle ranked second on the Spurs in the WCF in scoring, with 18.0 points per game.
San Antonio plays hard at both ends of the floor, and opponents have plenty of trouble finishing around the rim due to Wembanyama’s defensive presence. The Spurs are also looking for revenge here, as they lost to the Knicks in the NBA Cup Final back in December.
The Spurs’ -220 NBA Futures odds to secure their first title since 2014 reflect having the most impactful player in the playoffs and taking down the defending champion. However, the Spurs went just 1-2 against the Knicks in the regular season.
New York Knicks (+180)
Not only have the New York Knicks made the Finals for the first time since 1999, but they’ve also done it in style. The Knicks have won 11 games in a row heading into their championship series against the Spurs. They lead the playoffs in offensive, defensive, and net rating.
Karl-Anthony Towns has been everything the Knicks hoped he would be when they traded for him. The big man is averaging a double-double, along with a 48.9 percent clip from three and 5.9 assists. PG Jalen Brunson is also quickly climbing the ranks of the all-time greatest Knicks.
NBA Championship Winners History
For the eighth season in a row, we’ll have a different champion. Notably, the series favorite has won each of the previous four NBA Finals, as the underdog has won just three times in the past ten years. Plus, the Knicks are already in a 53-year championship drought.
Winners | Odds | Year | Opponents |
Oklahoma City Thunder | +170 | 2025 | Indiana Pacers |
Boston Celtics | +160 | 2024 | Dallas Mavericks |
Denver Nuggets | +1000 | 2023 | Miami Heat |
Golden State Warriors | +1000 | 2022 | Boston Celtics |
Milwaukee Bucks | +850 | 2021 | Phoenix Suns |
Los Angeles Lakers | +280 | 2020 | Miami Heat |
Toronto Raptors | +975 | 2019 | Golden State Warriors |
Golden State Warriors | +137 | 2018 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
Golden State Warriors | -173 | 2017 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
Cleveland Cavaliers | +475 | 2016 | Golden State Warriors |
How to Place an NBA Futures Bet
- Visit your preferred sportsbook; make sure it has a state license and has competitive NBA futures rates.
- Select the NBA tab, which is often located in the sports menu on the left-hand side or at the top of the site.
- Locate the “Futures” section—on apps, this may be under “More Markets” or “Outrights.”
- Select your market – Choose from NBA Championship odds, MVP odds, Rookie of the Year, or others.
- Pick your selection—Click on the team or player you want to back.
- Enter your stake—decide how much to wager and review your potential payout.
- Place your bet—Confirm and track your futures bet in the “My Bets” or “Active Bets” section.