2025-26 NBA Title Odds: Celtics Rise With Jayson Tatum Returning

The NBA's Eastern Conference just got Eastier. Before we dive into it, let's take a look at the latest NBA title futures at DraftKings Sportsbook as of March 5. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. NBA Finals winner 2025-26 season Oklahoma City Thunder: +140 (bet $10 to win $24 total)Denver Nuggets: +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)Boston Celtics: +800 (bet $10 to win $90 total)San Antonio Spurs: +800 (bet $10 to win $90 total)Cleveland Cavaliers: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)Detroit Pistons: +1500 (bet $10 to win $160 total)New York Knicks: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)Houston Rockets: +2200 (bet $10 to win $230 total)Minnesota Timberwolves: +2800 (bet $10 to win $290 total)Los Angeles Lakers: +7000 (bet $10 to win $710 total)Philadelphia 76ers: +8000 (bet $10 to win $810 total)Charlotte Hornets: +10000 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)Golden State Warriors: +15000 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)Orlando Magic: +18000 (bet $10 to win $1,810 total)Toronto Raptors: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)Miami Heat: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)Phoenix Suns: +25000 (bet $10 to win $2,510 total)Los Angeles Clippers: +40000 (bet $10 to win $4,010 total)Milwaukee Bucks: +60000 (bet $10 to win $6,010 total)Atlanta Hawks: +60000 (bet $10 to win $6,010 total)Portland Trail Blazers: +300000 (bet $10 to win $30,010 total)New Orleans Pelicans: +400000 (bet $10 to win $40,010 total)Memphis Grizzlies: +500000 (bet $10 to win $50,010 total)Dallas Mavericks: +500000 (bet $10 to win $50,010 total)Chicago Bulls: +500000 (bet $10 to win $50,010 total)Sacramento Kings: +500000 (bet $10 to $50,010 total)Washington Wizards: +500000 (bet $10 to win $50,010 total)Brooklyn Nets: +500000 (bet $10 to win $50,010 total) Utah Jazz: +500000 (bet $10 to win $50,010 total)Indiana Pacers: +500000 (bet $10 to win $50,010 total) Here is what to know about the NBA title oddsboard: The League Leaders: The Thunder's 49-15 record is the best in the league. They are second in the NBA in defense, allowing 107.7 points per game, while scoring 118.8 per game, fifth in the league. Detroit has the second-best record in the league, but the sixth-best odds to win it all. It is third in point differential (7.7), and like OKC, winning with defense, allowing 109.5 points per game (fourth). Here Comes Boston: Don't look now, but Boston is getting back (arguably) its best player. News dropped Thursday that Jayson Tatum will likely return to the court on Friday, less than 10 months out from Achilles surgery. With the news, the Celtics moved from +900 to +800 to win the title. Consider this: Boston has the second-best record in the East and fourth-best record overall, without Tatum. It is the best defensive team in the NBA, allowing 107.1 points per game, and its other star, Jaylen Brown, is averaging 28.9 points per game. Furthermore, although the Celtics are 1-3 against the best team in the East in Detroit, those three losses have come by a combined 14 points. Tatum has averaged at least 26 points per game in each of the past five seasons.