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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.
We’ve got you covered for all things NBA Finals, including NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the league’s ultimate showdown.
NBA Finals odds
Keep an eye on our NBA Finals odds page as we document which teams’ fortunes are falling and rising ahead of the NBA’s championship series.
📅 2026 NBA Finals schedule
| Game | Date/Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | June 3 @ 8:30 pm ET | TBD |
| Game 2 | June 5 @ 8:00 pm ET | TBD |
| Game 3 | June 8 @ 8:30 pm ET | TBD |
| Game 4 | June 10 @ 8:30 pm ET | TBD |
| Game 5 (if necessary) | June 13 @ 8:30 pm ET | TBD |
| Game 6 (if necessary) | June 16 @ 8:30 pm ET | TBD |
| Game 7 (if necessary) | June 19 @ 8:00 pm ET | TBD |
NBA Finals format
The NBA Finals take place between the winners of the Eastern and Western Conference 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.
📊 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.
💵 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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