The Oklahoma City Thunder is a strong favorite to win the NBA title, with odds of -175 on BetMGM. After a thrilling second-round playoff push against the Denver Nuggets, the Thunder is now set to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the conference finals.
The Thunder’s path to the championship was paved after their victory over the Nuggets in Game 7. With the top two seeds from both conferences eliminated, Oklahoma City stands as the clear choice to take home its first NBA title.
The Thunder is heavily favored to win the series against the Timberwolves (-350), with odds indicating a five-game series is more likely than a seven-game one. The two teams split four regular-season meetings, with three of those taking place within a short period around the All-Star break.
In contrast, the Eastern Conference finals feature a different storyline as the New York Knicks face off against the Indiana Pacers. The Knicks are favored to win the series (-155) but the Pacers are a viable contender at +130, having beaten Boston in the same round last year.
Looking ahead to the NBA Finals, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is now the clear favorite to be named Finals MVP, with odds of -160 on BetMGM. His team’s title chances align closely with his individual award prospects.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6366665/2025/05/19/nba-championship-odds-thunder-pacers-knicks-timberwolves