Thunder Lead 2026 NBA Title Odds at -160 as Spurs Sit Second at +300

8 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 18

Oklahoma City remains favored over the final three playoff teams at -160 on BetMGM and -165 on DraftKings, with San Antonio the closest challenger at +300 to +310.
That edge reflects an unbeaten 8-0 postseason run by the defending champions, who also expect Jalen Williams back for the Western Conference finals after his April 22 injury.
San Antonio still brings real pressure: Victor Wembanyama's Spurs went 4-1 against the Thunder in the regular season and have surged from +4500 in December to the West's No. 2 title price.
In the East, New York stands well ahead of Cleveland at +550 versus +2200, helped by seven straight playoff wins and a rest advantage after the Cavaliers needed back-to-back seven-game series.

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