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2026 NBA Finals: Schedule, Odds, Matchup & Betting Guide

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The NBA Finals are the true show-stopper of the basketball season, where fortunes can change as quickly as a chase-down block, a ruptured Achilles, or an improbable offensive rebound turning into a corner-3.

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The New York Knicks have already punched their ticket to the Finals, with the Western Conference representative awaiting a Game 7 between the Spurs and Thunder on May 30.

Once the matchup is set, we’ll have you covered for all things Finals, including NBA Finals odds, picks, and predictions for the league’s ultimate showdown.

NBA Finals odds

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NBA Finals MVP odds

Get more analysis of the Finals MVP field with our full NBA Finals MVP odds.

📅 2026 NBA Finals schedule

Game

Date/Time

Venue

Game 1

June 3
8:30 p.m. ET

Oklahoma City/San Antonio 

Game 2

June 5
8:00 p.m. ET

Oklahoma City/San Antonio

Game 3

June 8
8:30 p.m. ET

Madison Square Garden, NY

Game 4

June 10
8:30 p.m. ET

Madison Square Garden, NY

Game 5*

June 13
8:30 p.m. ET

Oklahoma City/San Antonio

Game 6*

June 16
8:30 p.m. ET

Madison Square Garden, NY

Game 7*

June 19
8:00 p.m. ET

Oklahoma City/San Antonio

*If necessary

NBA Finals format

The NBA Finals take place between the winners of the Eastern Conference (the New York Knicks) and Western Conference (either San Antonio or Oklahoma City) Finals, following a best-of-seven format. The team with the better regular-season record is awarded homecourt advantage, hosting Games 1, 2, 5, and 7, while the lower seed hosts Games 3, 4, and 6.

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📊 2026 NBA Finals odds over time

Here’s a visual representation of how the NBA championship odds have evolved over the course of this season.

📺 Where to watch the NBA Finals

The NBA Finals will air on ABC in the United States. Mike Breen will handle play-by-play duties for the 21st straight year. Those without cable can stream the games live on Fubo and NBA League Pass.

How to bet on the NBA Finals

The NBA Playoffs bring out plenty of new bettors looking to wager on basketball for the first time. If you fit this category, let us teach you how to bet on basketball with some betting basics and tips for tackling the basketball world’s biggest competition.

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💵 Where to bet on the NBA Finals

Basketball betting is booming, and the NBA has embraced it with open arms. Basketball’s popularity spawns fun and unique ways to wager on the action almost all year round. Where you bet on basketball is just as important as what you bet, and we review the best basketball betting sites available in your region.

🏆 NBA Finals winners since 2000

Year

Team

2025

Oklahoma City Thunder

2024

Boston Celtics

2023

Denver Nuggets

2022

Golden State Warriors

2021

Milwaukee Bucks

2020

Los Angeles Lakers

2019

Toronto Raptors

2018

Golden State Warriors

2017

Golden State Warriors

2016

Cleveland Cavaliers

2015

Golden State Warriors

2014

San Antonio Spurs

2013

Miami Heat

2012

Miami Heat

2011

Dallas Mavericks

2010

Los Angeles Lakers

2009

Los Angeles Lakers

2008

Boston Celtics

2007

San Antonio Spurs

2006

Miami Heat

2005

San Antonio Spurs

2004

Detroit Pistons

2003

San Antonio Spurs

2002

Los Angeles Lakers

2001

Los Angeles Lakers

2000

Los Angeles Lakers

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