These are the latest NBA championship odds for the 2026-27 season. It is early, but the market already has a clear top two: the San Antonio Spurs and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Boston, Philadelphia, New York, and Houston form the chasing pack. Below is the full title futures board, plus a tier-by-tier read on where every contender stands.
NBA Championship Odds 2026-27: Full Board
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook as of November 14. A plus number is the profit on a 100 dollar bet, so the Spurs at +310 would return 310 dollars on a 100 dollar winner.
| Team | Title Odds |
|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs | +310 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | +475 |
| Boston Celtics | +700 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | +850 |
| New York Knicks | +1000 |
| Houston Rockets | +1100 |
| Toronto Raptors | +1600 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | +1800 |
| Detroit Pistons | +2000 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | +2200 |
| Denver Nuggets | +2800 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | +3000 |
| Miami Heat | +3500 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | +4000 |
| Indiana Pacers | +4500 |
| Golden State Warriors | +5000 |
| Orlando Magic | +9000 |
| Atlanta Hawks | +11000 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | +15000 |
| Charlotte Hornets | +20000 |
| Dallas Mavericks | +35000 |
| Washington Wizards | +70000 |
| Phoenix Suns | +90000 |
| Sacramento Kings | +100000 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | +100000 |
| Utah Jazz | +150000 |
| Brooklyn Nets | +150000 |
| Chicago Bulls | +200000 |
| LA Clippers | +200000 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | +200000 |
The Favorites: Spurs and Thunder
The Spurs (+310) have taken over the top spot, a sign of just how far their young core has climbed. The Thunder (+475) are the defending champions and remain the team to beat until someone knocks them off in May. These two have separated from the field, and the early-season results have only tightened their grip at the top of the board.
The Contenders
Behind the big two is a deep group of real threats. The Celtics (+700) and 76ers (+850) lead the East alongside the Knicks (+1000), while the Rockets (+1100) have emerged as the biggest mover in the West. The Timberwolves, Pistons, and Lakers all sit in the next tier, each with the talent to make a deep run if the bracket cooperates.
Longshots and Early-Season Movers
It is worth remembering how early it is. Teams in the 30-to-1 to 100-to-1 range, from the Nuggets and Cavaliers to the Heat and Warriors, have the pedigree to shorten dramatically with a hot couple of months. The value in NBA futures often lives here in November, before the market fully prices in who is for real.
Why NBA Futures Move So Much in November
NBA championship futures are a season-long bet, and the board is at its most volatile early. A fast start, a key injury, or a blockbuster trade can swing a team several lines in a week. Betting now locks in the longest price, but your money is tied up until June. That trade-off is the whole game with futures: more risk and more patience for a bigger potential payout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is favored to win the 2026-27 NBA title?
As of November 14, the San Antonio Spurs are the betting favorite at +310, just ahead of the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder at +475.
Are the Thunder still favored to repeat?
Not quite. Oklahoma City is still near the top at +475, but the Spurs have passed them for the shortest price on the board this early in the season.
What does +310 mean?
It is the profit on a 100 dollar bet. A 100 dollar wager on the Spurs at +310 returns 310 dollars in profit, plus your stake, if they win the championship.
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See who is favored on the gridiron with our Super Bowl LXI odds and the College Football Playoff odds. Odds for entertainment only; must be 21 or older to wager where legal.
