What Are NBA Futures and Championship Odds?
NBA futures are long-term bets placed before or during the basketball season. The most popular market is the NBA Championship—betting on which team will win the NBA Finals. Whether it’s a preseason favorite like Denver or an early-season underdog, a championship futures bet lets you back any team to lift the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
Learn more about how to place long-term wagers in our how-to-bet futures guide.
How Does Dimers Generate NBA Championship Odds?
Our model simulates the NBA season 10,000 times using official schedules, rosters, and advanced team ratings. Ratings factor in form, opponent strength, home-court advantage, player efficiency, and injury data.
After simulations, we calculate each team’s title probability. For example, if the Bucks win 1,200 of 10,000 runs, they have a 12% chance of winning the championship.
Dimers’ NBA futures model updates daily, so the insights on this page always match the latest results.
How to Read NBA Futures Odds
The key to betting NBA futures is spotting value before the market shifts. Dimers updates NBA championship odds and probabilities daily so you can see where the edge lies.
Odds are shown in the American format:
A “+” indicates how much profit you’d make on a $100 bet.
A “–” indicates how much you’d need to stake to profit $100.
Examples:
Long Shot: Charlotte Hornets +100000 → $100 returns $100,000.
Contender: Denver Nuggets +300 → $100 returns $300.
Favorite: Oklahoma City Thunder -200 → Bet $200 to profit $100.
Most teams open with + odds, but prices move constantly as the season unfolds.
Key Dates for the NBA 2025-26 Season
You can place an NBA futures bet any time during the regular and postseason, and even during the playoffs and finals. All up, the NBA runs for a total of 10 months, which is a lot of time for lines to move. Here are some key milestones throughout the basketball year that can impact the NBA Championship and conference futures odds.
Oct 21, 2025: Regular Season Tip-Off
Oct 31, 2025: NBA Cup Begins
Dec 16, 2025: NBA Cup Finals
Dec 25, 2025: NBA Christmas Day Games
Feb 5, 2026: Trade Deadline
Feb 13–15, 2026: All-Star Weekend
Apr 12, 2026: End of Regular Season
Apr 14, 2026: Play-In Tournament
Apr 18, 2026: NBA Playoffs Begin
Jun 4, 2026: NBA Finals Game 1
How to Bet on NBA Futures Odds with Dimers Pro
Dimers tracks odds from leading sportsbooks and runs advanced simulations to uncover true probabilities. With those insights, we highlight where the best value lies for long-term NBA bets. Our full list of NBA Championship and conference futures odds is available exclusively to Dimers Pro subscribers. By joining, you’ll unlock every team’s title and conference odds—and once you’ve got the full picture, here’s how to bet smarter on NBA futures:
Choose Your Market: Pick your team to win the NBA Championship—from favorites to dark horses.
Compare the Odds: Use Dimers’ daily updates to find the best prices across top sportsbooks.
Review Probabilities: See which teams offer genuine value compared to sportsbook lines.
Place Your Bet: Click through to your chosen sportsbook and lock in your pick.
Stay Updated: Track changing odds as the season evolves with injuries, trades, and streaks.
Tip: Early-season bets can deliver massive long-shot value, while mid-season wagers help you ride momentum.
See the full picture—unlock every NBA futures market with Dimers Pro.
Explore our Full Suite of NBA Betting Tools
Our NBA futures are just one of Dimers' NBA betting tools at your disposal. For a full range of insights, check out our complete lineup:
NBA Predictions: Data-driven forecasts for every matchup.
NBA Best Bets: High-value wagers with a clear edge.
NBA Best Props: +EV player prop recommendations.
NBA Parlays: Model-selected multi-leg bet tickets.
NBA Player Projections: Accurate individual statistic estimates.
NBA Trends: Historical patterns to guide smarter bets.
NBA Futures: Long-term predictions for MVP, Finals, and championships.
NBA News: Expert previews and breakdowns before tip-off.
Responsible Gambling for NBA
Dimers promotes disciplined betting practices for NBA futures. You should always bet within your limits—setting deposit and stake restrictions—while accepting the risks. If you or someone you know is experiencing problems with sports betting, our responsible gambling resources are here to support you.