The Oklahoma City Thunder are favored to win the NBA title with odds of +185, followed closely by the Boston Celtics at +200. In the Eastern Conference quarterfinals, the Celtics are heavily favored to advance with an implied 99.01% probability of winning their series against the Magic. The Knicks are also expected to move forward, although the Pistons have shown improvement this season.
The Western Conference quarterfinals are predicted to be more competitive than the East. The Thunder are waiting to face the winner of the Grizzlies-Mavericks play-in game. The Celtics and Cavaliers lead the championship odds in the East, while the Warriors, despite being the 7th seed, have the 5th best odds in the league. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jayson Tatum are among the top contenders for NBA Finals MVP, reflecting the strong championship prospects for the Thunder and Celtics.