Latest Championship + Finals MVP Odds: Thunder Lead, Knicks Surpass Spurs, SGA Frontrunner, Brunson Second

On May 27, Beijing time, after the Knicks knocked out the Cavaliers yesterday to reach the Finals, three teams are still in the hunt for the title. The Spurs and Thunder are set to battle for the remaining Finals berth. Updated championship and Finals MVP odds are now available.

Looking at the championship odds, the Thunder remain in the lead with odds of +115. The Knicks have surpassed the Spurs, currently ranked second with +210 odds, while the Spurs are third at +265.

The Thunder swept both the Suns and Lakers 4-0 in the first two rounds, making the Western Conference Finals their true test. After the first four games of the Western Finals, the Thunder and Spurs are tied 2-2, with Game 5 set for today. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has already won the regular-season MVP, will look to lead the Thunder in their title defense. According to championship odds, the Thunder hold the advantage. Additionally, the NBA's official store initially listed the Thunder and Knicks as Finals teams on its team selection page, sparking fan speculation about an "NBA script." (Note: This issue has since been corrected; screenshots before and after the fix are shown below.)

The Knicks have won 11 straight playoff games, riding a hot streak. They swept the 76ers 4-0 in the second round and the Cavaliers 4-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals, earning another extended rest period. Currently, their core rotation is healthy, with Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns shouldering the scoring load, while a defensive lineup featuring Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and others aims to limit opponents.

Among the three remaining teams, the Spurs are seen as the least likely to win the title. They defeated the Trail Blazers 4-1 in the first round and the Timberwolves 4-2 in the second round. Although they went 4-1 against the Thunder in the regular season and cup games, the playoffs present a different level of intensity. The current 2-2 series tie indicates that neither team has dominated.

Now, let's look at the Finals MVP odds rankings—

1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (+120), 2. Jalen Brunson (+250), 3. Victor Wembanyama (+290), 4. Karl-Anthony Towns (+2500), 5. OG Anunoby (+6600), 6. Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren (both +8000), 8. Stephon Castle, Josh Hart, Alex Caruso, and Mikal Bridges (all +10000), 12. De'Aaron Fox (+20000), 13. Ron Harper Jr. (+25000), 14. Devin Vassell and Ajay Mitchell (both +50000)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the clear top favorite, potentially winning both regular-season MVP and Finals MVP for the second consecutive year. Jalen Brunson ranks second, Victor Wembanyama third—both are the most prominent challengers. Who do you think will win this season's championship and Finals MVP? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.