Knicks championship odds: Where team ranks as underdog entering NBA Finals
The New York Knicks have made an unexpected run to the 2026 NBA Finals, marking their first appearance in 27 years. Initially, oddsmakers set their championship odds at 22-1, but they have since improved to +225. As they prepare to face either the Oklahoma City Thunder or the San Antonio Spurs, the Knicks are considered underdogs in the series.
- ▪The Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals with a 37-point win in Game 4.
- ▪Their current championship odds of +225 place them behind the Thunder and ahead of the Spurs.
- ▪Historically, the 2004 Pistons were the largest underdog entering the Finals at +500.
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Betting Knicks championship odds: Where team ranks as underdog entering NBA Finals By Mike Turay Published May 26, 2026, 3:36 p.m. ET New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) looks on after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ken Blaze-Imagn Images See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Knicks’ unfathomable run to the 2026 NBA Finals culminated in yet another signature 37-point closeout win over the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
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