We are down to two teams in the race for the Larry O’Brien Trophy, which means it’s time to look at the latest NBA Finals odds.
The biggest question for the NBA Finals: Can Victor Wembanyama continue building his legacy by topping off an impressive win over the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder by beating the New York Knicks for a ring?
As we get set for the 2026 NBA Finals, let’s dive into the latest odds and make our NBA Finals winner predictions.
2026 NBA Finals Betting Odds
All basketball odds used for these 2026 NBA Finals predictions are current as of Monday, June 1, and courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
- San Antonio Spurs (-205)
- New York Knicks (+170)
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Who Will Win the 2026 NBA Finals?
San Antonio Spurs (-205)
The Spurs are heavy favorites to win the NBA Finals at -205 odds, but they’re worth taking here.
We can’t underestimate how impressive it was to beat the Thunder despite not having home-court advantage. Might I remind you that the OKC was discussed as one of the best teams, at least analytically, in NBA history?
Simply put, what we’re seeing from Wemby has been truly remarkable. He’s made a major impact on both ends of the floor. Just look at how the Spurs were able to slow down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, holding him below 40% from the field in four of the last five games.
If the San Antonio can do that to Jalen Brunson, who has carried the Knicks throughout this postseason run, it’s going to be tough for New York to get it done. As much as I’d like to see the Knicks get their long-awaited championship, I don’t think they’re going to be able to beat Wembanyama and Co.
We’re going to look back on these playoffs as the year where Wemby took over the league. Lay the juice on the Spurs in our NBA pick of the day.
Sportsbook Play of the Day
NBA Finals Contender
New York Knicks (+170)
There’s no question that what the Knicks have been able to do throughout the playoffs has been quite impressive.
New York is coming off back-to-back sweeps of the 76ers and Cavaliers. Six of those eight wins were by double digits, including three by 30+ points. It’s been an amazing run for the Knicks this year.
With that said, I don’t think there’s enough value to back them at +170 odds. I don’t see the Spurs losing in the NBA Finals after they just knocked off the Thunder. What San Antonio was able to do to slow down SGA, the reigning back-to-back NBA MVP, is something that can’t be understated.
It wouldn’t surprise me if this series is shorter than expected, with the Spurs winning in five games.
