The NBA season is here, and we have examined the data to reveal which teams Betway customers are betting on to win the title.
The wait is over. The 2025–2026 NBA season tips off on Tuesday night with a blockbuster showdown between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets — and Betway customers are already making their voices heard on who they believe will rise to the top.
According to the latest NBA betting data, the Oklahoma City Thunder have emerged as the most backed team to win the NBA Championship, drawing 14 per cent of all outright bets.
The Thunder won the 2025 NBA Finals in seven games against the Indiana Pacers, and they are again a popular bet to lift the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
The Denver Nuggets, fresh off another deep playoff run, follow with 9 per cent of bets, while the Houston Rockets, buoyed by a promising young core alongside superstar forward Kevin Durant, have attracted 7 per cent of the action.
Team | % of bets |
Oklahoma City Thunder | 14% |
Denver Nuggets | 9% |
Houston Rockets | 7% |
On the individual accolades front, the MVP race is shaping up to be a two-horse sprint, according to bettors. Luka Dončić, now leading the charge for the LA Lakers, and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs are neck and neck, each commanding 20 per cent of MVP bets.
Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks has pulled in 7 per cent, while two-time MVP Nikola Jokić trails with just 3 per cent, suggesting customers sense a potential shift in the league’s superstar hierarchy.
Player | % of bets |
Luka Dončić | 20% |
Victor Wembanyama | 20% |
Giannis Antetokounmpo | 7% |
Nikola Jokić | 3% |
