The NBA Playoffs are set to begin with the First Round on Saturday. Let’s look at the odds to win the Eastern and Western Conferences for the Celtics, Thunder, and more before the chaos begins.
Odds to Win the Eastern Conference
The Boston Celtics are looking strong heading into the playoffs, and they lead the odds to win the Eastern Conference according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Boston finished the regular season as the No. 2 seed at 56-26. They got Jayson Tatum back in March and will be looking to get back to the Finals after winning the title in 2024. Check out the odds for who will win the East below.
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Odds to Win the Western Conference
In the West, we aren’t surprised to see the Thunder favored to win the conference and reach the NBA Finals for a second straight season. See who is behind them according to FanDuel. The Spurs are second in odds to win the conference at +330.
Pistons Third Despite Being Top Seed
The Detroit Pistons finished the regular season with a 60-22 record and claimed the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Despite their success, they are currently third in odds to reach the finals at +440. Detroit recently got Cade Cunningham back from a collapsed lung, and he played 26, 28, and 22 minutes in the final three games of the regular season. He scored 23.9 points per game this season along with 9.9 assists.
(The Pistons are the top seed in the East. Photo: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images)Detroit will face the winner of the Hornets and Magic, who duke it out tonight for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons were knocked out of the playoffs in the first round last season by the Knicks (4-2). The Knicks went on to beat the Boston Celtics in the next round before losing in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Pacers.
Can the Thunder Repeat as Champions?
(Can the Thunder repeat? Photo: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images)The Oklahoma City Thunder begin their title defense on Sunday, but they are still waiting for an opponent as they will face either the Warriors or the Suns. It was another dominant season for OKC as the franchise captured the top seed in the Western Conference after going 64-18. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is likely going to win a second-straight MVP award as the Thunder look for a second-straight title. They beat the Pacers 4-3 in the 2025 NBA Finals, and SGA was the Finals MVP.
The West is deep, and the run won’t be easy. With teams like the Spurs, Nuggets, and Rockets in the mix. It should be a wild playoffs.
All Eyes are on the Spurs
(The talented Spurs look like they can make a deep run. Photo: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images)The San Antonio Spurs were one of the best and most entertaining teams in the NBA during the regular season. Led by Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs went 62-20 to finish with the second-best record in the league. This comes a year after going 34-48 and two years after going 22-60. The Spurs had multiple 10+ game winning streaks and held their own in multiple wins over the Thunder.
Now, the questions are all about playoff experience. The Spurs are crazy talented, but they will be tested thanks to a young roster. Guys like Wemby and Stephon Castle are in the playoffs for the first time. De’Aaron Fox has played in 7 playoff games in his 9-year career. Regardless, the Spurs are very good, and it will be exciting to watch them compete in the 2026 postseason. Wemby should be a nightmare on both ends of the floor. He averaged 25.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game during the regular season.
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