The 2025-26 NBA season tips off this week, creating a glimpse of hope for all 30 fan bases. Plenty of storylines dot the basketball landscape, from LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers out west to opening scenes of Act II for the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.

Will the Thunder repeat? Can the Thunder repeat?

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For the other 29 teams, what if…?

With that in mind, here are the opening 2025-26 power rankings based on odds to win the Finals.

Oct 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard/forward Svi Mykhailiuk (10) plans his next move against Portland Trail Blazers guard Caleb Love (2) during the second half at Delta Center.

Oct 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard/forward Svi Mykhailiuk (10) plans his next move against Portland Trail Blazers guard Caleb Love (2) during the second half at Delta Center.

NBA Finals winner odds: +100000

t-27. Washington WizardsOct 16, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (22) battles for position with Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (5) on a foul shot in the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena.

Oct 16, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (22) battles for position with Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (5) on a foul shot in the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena.

NBA Finals winner odds: +100000

Oct 17, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Drew Peterson (9) shoots the ball during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Oct 17, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Drew Peterson (9) shoots the ball during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

NBA Finals winner odds: +100000

t-27. Brooklyn NetsOct 17, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) and Toronto Raptors guard Ja'Kobe Walter (14) battle for the ball during the third quarter at Scotiabank Arena.

Oct 17, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) and Toronto Raptors guard Ja’Kobe Walter (14) battle for the ball during the third quarter at Scotiabank Arena.

NBA Finals winner odds: +100000

t-23. Sacramento KingsOct 17, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) reacts during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.

Oct 17, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) reacts during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.

NBA Finals winner odds: +50000

Oct 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) makes a slam dunk during the second half against Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks (0) at Delta Center.

Oct 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) makes a slam dunk during the second half against Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks (0) at Delta Center.

NBA Finals winner odds: +50000

Oct 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) against the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA preseason game at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Oct 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) against the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA preseason game at Mortgage Matchup Center.

NBA Finals winner odds: +50000

t-23. Chicago BullsOct 16, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) defends Chicago Bulls forward Noa Essengue (24) during the second half at United Center.

Oct 16, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) defends Chicago Bulls forward Noa Essengue (24) during the second half at United Center.

NBA Finals winner odds: +50000

Oct 16, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens (11) shoots over Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson (11) during the second half at Kia Center.

Oct 16, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens (11) shoots over Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson (11) during the second half at Kia Center.

NBA Finals winner odds: +30000

Oct 17, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Vladislav Goldin (50) battles for a rebound as Memphis Grizzlies center PJ Hall (16) closes in during the second half at Kaseya Center.

Oct 17, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Vladislav Goldin (50) battles for a rebound as Memphis Grizzlies center PJ Hall (16) closes in during the second half at Kaseya Center.

NBA Finals winner odds: +20000

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Oct 17, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper (18) drives to the basket as Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson (16) defends during the second half at Kaseya Center.

Oct 17, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper (18) drives to the basket as Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson (16) defends during the second half at Kaseya Center.

NBA Finals winner odds: +12500

t-18. Toronto RaptorsOct 17, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) leaves the court after defeating the Brooklyn Nets at Scotiabank Arena.

Oct 17, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) leaves the court after defeating the Brooklyn Nets at Scotiabank Arena.

NBA Finals winner odds: +10000

Oct 17, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Isaiah Jackson (42) reacts during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center.

Oct 17, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Isaiah Jackson (42) reacts during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center.

NBA Finals winner odds: +10000

Oct 17, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) hands the ball to forward Julian Champagnie (30) during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Frost Bank Center.

Oct 17, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) hands the ball to forward Julian Champagnie (30) during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Frost Bank Center.

NBA Finals winner odds: +6600

16. Boston CelticsOct 15, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Xavier Tillman (26) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden.

Oct 15, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Xavier Tillman (26) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden.

NBA Finals winner odds: +6000

15. Milwaukee BucksOct 14, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Jericho Sims (00) dunks against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Fiserv Forum.

Oct 14, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Jericho Sims (00) dunks against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Fiserv Forum.

NBA Finals winner odds: +5500

t-13. Philadelphia 76ersOct 17, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) dribbles past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) during the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Oct 17, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) dribbles past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) during the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

NBA Finals winner odds: +4000

t-13. Atlanta HawksOct 16, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Asa Newell (14) grabs a rebound against the Houston Rockets during the second half at State Farm Arena.

Oct 16, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Asa Newell (14) grabs a rebound against the Houston Rockets during the second half at State Farm Arena.

NBA Finals winner odds: +4000

12. Dallas MavericksOct 15, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (23) competes during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at T-Mobile Arena.

Oct 15, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (23) competes during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at T-Mobile Arena.

NBA Finals winner odds: +3500

11. Detroit PistonsOct 16, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (28) battles for the ball with Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) in the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena.

Oct 16, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (28) battles for the ball with Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) in the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena.

NBA Finals winner odds: +3300

10. Golden State WarriorsOct 17, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives past Los Angeles Clippers guard Kobe Sanders (4) during the first quarter at Chase Center.

Oct 17, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives past Los Angeles Clippers guard Kobe Sanders (4) during the first quarter at Chase Center.

NBA Finals winner odds: +2500

Oct 17, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Kobe Sanders (4) shoots ahead of Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos (15) during the fourth quarter at Chase Center.

Oct 17, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Kobe Sanders (4) shoots ahead of Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos (15) during the fourth quarter at Chase Center.

NBA Finals winner odds: +1800

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t-8. Orlando MagicOct 16, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) grabs the rebound during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Kia Center.

Oct 16, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) grabs the rebound during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Kia Center.

NBA Finals winner odds: +1800

7. Los Angeles LakersOct 17, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht (4) gestures after scoring to tie the gam during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena.

Oct 17, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht (4) gestures after scoring to tie the gam during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena.

NBA Finals winner odds: +1600

Oct 16, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Houston Rockets guard JD Davison (4) dribbles defended by Atlanta Hawks guard Keaton Wallace (2) during the second half at State Farm Arena.

Oct 16, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Houston Rockets guard JD Davison (4) dribbles defended by Atlanta Hawks guard Keaton Wallace (2) during the second half at State Farm Arena.

NBA Finals winner odds: +1400

Oct 17, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Leonard Miller (33) reacts after his three pointer against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Oct 17, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Leonard Miller (33) reacts after his three pointer against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

NBA Finals winner odds: +1300

Oct 17, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard/forward Mikal Bridges (25) goes up for a dunk during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden.

Oct 17, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard/forward Mikal Bridges (25) goes up for a dunk during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden.

NBA Finals winner odds: +900

3. Cleveland CavaliersOct 14, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Tyrese Proctor (24) brings the ball up court in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Rocket Arena.

Oct 14, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Tyrese Proctor (24) brings the ball up court in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Rocket Arena.

NBA Finals winner odds: +750

2. Denver NuggetsOct 17, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valančiūnas (17) gestures after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center.

Oct 17, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valančiūnas (17) gestures after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center.

NBA Finals winner odds: +550

1. Oklahoma City ThunderOct 17, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) shoots a three point basket to win the game against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center.

Oct 17, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) shoots a three point basket to win the game against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center.

NBA Finals winner odds: +240

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: OKC headlines atop the NBA power rankings based on Finals odds