The Oklahoma City Thunder have emerged as the overwhelming favorites to win the 2025 NBA championship, according to betting odds on Polymarket.
Thunder hold a commanding 62% share of the betting volume, far ahead of the New York Knicks at 15%, Minnesota Timberwolves at 14%, and Indiana Pacers at 10%.
This dominant position comes after the Thunder’s hard-fought seven-game series victory over the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Semifinals.
The Thunder will face the Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, starting Tuesday night at 8.30 p.m. ET.
Meanwhile, the Knicks and Pacers meet in the Eastern Conference Finals, with their series tipping off Wednesday.
Oklahoma City finished the regular season with a league-best 68–14 record, outscoring opponents by 12.7 points per game on average.
Minnesota, with a 49–33 record, eliminated the Golden State Warriors in five games to reach the conference finals.
The Knicks upset defending champion Boston Celtics in the East, while the Pacers knocked out the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers.
