Current NBA Finals Betting Lines Prior to Conference Finals

NBA Finals Odds: Timberwolves, Knicks in the Running, Thunder Favourites

The NBA Finals are fast approaching, and the odds have been updated on legal sports betting sites, with some intriguing developments for fans to consider.

The Oklahoma City Thunder, who boast the best record in the NBA and a formidable combination of top-tier offense and defense, are the heavy favourites to win their first NBA Championship in franchise history. They are currently priced at -175 to secure the title.

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the New York Knicks are not far behind, with both teams having odds of +550 to win the NBA Finals. The Timberwolves are currently competing in the Western Conference Finals against the Thunder, and the Knicks are engaged in a fierce battle with the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Knicks, who have the shortest odds to win the Eastern Conference Finals among the four teams, have -160 odds to advance to the NBA Finals and win the ECF. The Pacers, on the other hand, have +135 odds to beat the Knicks and move on to the NBA Finals.

The Indiana Pacers have the longest odds to win the NBA Finals, with odds of +750. The Timberwolves, despite their valiant efforts, are considered a 270 underdog to win the Western Conference Finals against the Thunder.

Over the last 25 years, the reigning MVP has won the NBA Finals in the same season just five times. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder is currently expected to win the NBA MVP, but the road to the Finals and the title is still long and filled with surprises.

The NBA Finals will determine whether a team will win their first title in franchise history or the Knicks will win their first title in over 50 years. The stakes could not be higher, and the excitement is palpable.

Aside from the top contenders like the Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers, other teams with long odds for the 2025 title likely include the Orlando Magic and Milwaukee Bucks in the East, and possibly teams below the top six in the West such as those ranked below the Los Angeles Lakers (50-32 record) or LA Clippers (50-32).

The NBA Finals will be a thrilling conclusion to what has been an unpredictable and exciting NBA season. Stay tuned for more updates as the teams battle it out for the championship.