2024-25 NBA championship odds: Thunder remain favored; Wolves climb

Last Updated: May 5, 2025By

It’s playoff time in the NBA.

Here’s a look at the NBA title odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of May 5, now that the postseason is up and running.

2024-25 NBA Finals winner

Oklahoma City Thunder: +130 (bet $10 to win $40 total)
Boston Celtics: +190 (bet $10 to win $29 total)
Cleveland Cavaliers: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)
Minnesota Timberwolves: +1300 (bet $10 to win $140 total)
Golden State Warriors: +2200 (bet $10 to win $230 total)
Denver Nuggets: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
Indiana Pacers: +4500 (bet $10 to win $460 total) 
New York Knicks: +5500 (bet $10 to win $560 total) 

The postseason has been a bit of a whirlwind so far, specifically in the West.

OKC, the title favorite, obliterated Memphis, sweeping the Grizzlies in the first round. 

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The Lakers entered the postseason favored over the Wolves in their first-round series. However, Anthony Edwards — averaging 26.8 points, 8.4 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game — helped Minnesota to come out on top. 

After eliminating the Lakers, Minnesota’s odds improved significantly, moving from +2800 to fourth on the board at +1300.

The Timberwolves will begin their second-round series against Golden State on Tuesday.

OKC and Boston remain at the top with +130 and +190 odds, respectively.

The Thunder will face Denver in the second round, while Boston will take on New York.

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