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          NBA championship and Finals MVP odds: Pistons' title odds move to 15-1, look for 3-0 lead vs. Cavaliers

          Cade Cunningham and the Pistons have raced out to a 2-0 series advantage over the Cavs. AP Photo/Duane Burleson
          • Doug GreenbergMay 9, 2026, 05:04 PM

          After falling into a 2-1 deficit in their second-round series against the San Antonio Spurs, the Minnesota Timberwolves' NBA Finals odds have lengthened back out to long-shot levels at 90-1, closer to what they had following their key injuries in the first round and a significant departure from the 40-1 they had prior to Friday's Game 3. San Antonio shortened from +425 to +340 with the victory.

          The New York Knicks maintained the third spot on the championship odds board and shortened to +700 after taking a 3-0 series lead against the Philadelphia 76ers, who are massive long shots at 300-1. The Oklahoma City Thunder remain the odds-on title favorite at -160 and an enormous -5000 favorite to win their series against the Los Angeles Lakers, who are 75-1 for the championship.

          After escaping with a series win over the Orlando Magic in the first round, the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons seem to have found their footing in the conference semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. A second straight 10-point win moved the Pistons up 2-0 in the series, shortening their NBA championship odds to 15-1. Meanwhile, Cleveland's title odds have lengthened to 60-1.

          Odds are provided by DraftKings Sportsbook and are as of publication.

          2026 NBA championship odds

          Finals MVP odds leaderboard

          Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder -150
          Victor Wembanyama, Spurs +450
          Jalen Brunson, Knicks +900
          Cade Cunningham, Pistons 17-1
          Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks 25-1
          Jalen Williams, Thunder 45-1
          Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers 50-1
          Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves 50-1
          Chet Holmgren, Thunder 55-1
          OG Anunoby, Knicks 70-1
          Luka Doncic, Lakers 90-1
          LeBron James, Lakers 120-1
          Julius Randle, Timberwolves 120-1
          James Harden, Cavaliers 120-1
          Jalen Duren, Pistons 120-1
          Tobias Harris, Pistons 120-1
          De'Aaron Fox, Spurs 150-1
          Joel Embiid, 76ers 180-1
          Stephon Castle, Spurs 180-1
          Tyrese Maxey, 76ers 200-1
          Evan Mobley, Cavaliers 250-1
          Austin Reaves, Lakers 250-1
          Ausar Thompson, Pistons 250-1
          Josh Hart, Knicks 350-1
          Paul George, 76ers 350-1
          Ajay Mitchell, Thunder 400-1
          Mikal Bridges, Knicks 500-1
          Rudy Gobert, Timberwolves 500-1
          VJ Edgecombe, 76ers 500-1
          Luguentz Dort, Thunder 600-1
          Jaden McDaniels, Timberwolves 600-1
          Isaiah Hartenstein, Thunder 600-1
          Alex Caruso, Thunder 600-1
          Jarrett Allen, Cavaliers 700-1
          Deandre Ayton, Lakers 1000-1