- Each home team is favored in the first four games of the NBA Play-In Tournament, which starts on Tuesday night.
- The winner of Suns vs Trail Blazers and 76ers vs Magic will earn the seven seed, while the other will have another chance to claim the eight seed.
- The Oklahoma City Thunder are heavy favorites to win the NBA Finals at +120 odds, followed by the Spurs at +475 and the Celtics at +550.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The NBA Play-In Tournament field is officially set after the conclusion of the regular season on Sunday, with games set to begin Tuesday night, starting with the Charlotte Hornets hosting the Miami Heat at 7:30 PM EST.
NBA Play-In Tournament Game Odds
| Home (Seed) | Away (Seed) | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets (9) | Heat (10) | CHA -5.5 | CHA -220 | O/U 227.5 |
| Suns (7) | Trail Blazers (8) | PHX -3.5 | PHX -165 | O/U 217.5 |
| 76ers (7) | Magic (8) | PHI -1.5 | PHI -125 | O/U 219.5 |
| Clippers (9) | Warriors (10) | LAC -5.0 | LAC -200 | O/U 219.5 |
The home team is favored in each of the first four play-in games at legal sports betting sites, the heaviest favorite being the Hornets over the Heat by five and a half points.
Since January 1st, Charlotte owns the sixth best record in the league at 33-16, while Miami went 25-24 during that span.
The Trail Blazers managed to sneak into the eight seed by winning each of their last two regular season games, now with an opportunity to earn the seven seed with a win over the Suns.
Phoenix comes in as a three and a half point favorite, but dropped 10 of their last 16 regular season games heading into the play-in. The Magic slipped down to the eight seed after a loss to the Celtics on Sunday, losing home court advantage for their win-and-in game against the 76ers.
With the closest spread of any play-in game, home court advantage could be the difference between the seven and eight seed for both teams.
Finally, the Clippers are solid five point favorites over the Warriors at legal California sportsbooks, who appear to be nearing full health after being nagged by injuries all year long.
Los Angeles has gone 12-5 with both Darius Garland and Kawhi Leonard in the lineup this season.
2026 NBA Finals Champion Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder | +120 |
| San Antonio Spurs | +475 |
| Boston Celtics | +550 |
| Denver Nuggets | +1000 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | +1600 |
| Detroit Pistons | +2000 |
The Thunder are still the clear cut favorites to win the title at NBA betting sites with +120 odds.
OKC won 19 of their last 20 regular season games before resting their starters for the final two contests, showcasing their usual dominance that we have become accustomed to.
The Spurs and the Celtics are the only other teams with odds below +1000, distinguishing a clear top three.
San Antonio was the only team in the league to have a positive record against the Thunder this season, beating them four times in five games. Boston split the season series 1-1 with OKC, meaning either of the two teams could have a fighter’s chance against the reigning champions. Denver is a slight step down at +1000, but is as dangerous as ever with the duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray playing some of their best basketball.
The Cavaliers and Pistons have an outside shot to win it all, but have serious questions to be answered about their rosters before they can truly be considered contenders.
