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The Oklahoma City Thunder brought some order to the wild west on Sunday with a convincing 121-111 win over the surging Denver Nuggets.
It was just the second victory in five games for OKC, but the fact it came against the Nuggets should put bettors minds at ease. Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous Alexander set the pace with a game-high 34 points and the Thunder led by as many as 18 points before taking their foot off the gas late in the fourth quarter.
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The win improved Oklahoma City’s record to 39-11 and the club continues to be on pace to establish the highest net rating in league history. In fact, OKC is considered to be such a prohibitive favorite that bet365 is now offering a Thunder (+115) vs. the Field (-145) market.
Let’s dive into the latest odds as the new year gets underway.
đ 2026 NBA Championship odds
Team
Oklahoma City Thunder
<<+115>>
Denver Nuggets
<<+500>>
New York Knicks
<<+1400>>
Boston Celtics
<<+1500>>
San Antonio Spurs
<<+1500>>
Detroit Pistons
<<+1500>>
Houston Rockets
<<+1800>>
Cleveland Cavaliers
<<+2200>>
Minnesota Timberwolves
<<+3000>>
Los Angeles Lakers
<<+4000>>
The Thunder’s odds have moved from +230 before the season began to +115 today. Rounding out the Top 5 are the Denver Nuggets (+500), New York Knicks (+1400), Boston Celtics (+1500), and San Antonio Spurs (+1500).
đ 2026 NBA Finals odds over time
Here’s a visual representation of how the NBA championship has odds evolved since June 2025.
đ° Sportsbook betting splits and insights
Highest ticket percentage
⢠  Nuggets 8.8%
⢠  Thunder 8.7%
⢠  Mavericks 8.2%
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Highest handle percentage
⢠  Thunder 17.9%
⢠  Mavericks 16.3%
⢠  Lakers 13.3%
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Biggest liability
⢠  MavericksÂ
⢠  Lakers
⢠  Warriors
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Data courtesy of BetMGM.
2026 NBA Championship opening odds
đ¤ AI NBA Championship prediction
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