Basketball fans, it is time to rejoice! The NBA returns this week for the 2025-26 season.
The campaign kicks off in the early hours of Wednesday morning UK time, as reigning champions Oklahoma City Thunder host the Houston Rockets.
It promises to be the biggest NBA season yet, with world-class players on show and so many matches to enjoy.
The 30 teams in the division, which are split into the Eastern and Western Conferences, will all partake in a gruelling 82-game regular season, with the highest-ranked sides advancing to the playoffs.
We cannot wait for the action to get underway, and in this blog, we will take a look at how things are shaping up in the NBA world, while providing you with the latest basketball odds from our online betting site and app.
And remember, when you combine multiple NBA markets into a single wager, you can increase your potential winnings with our unique Acca Boost feature.
Key Dates For NBA 2025/26
February 13-15 | NBA All-Star weekend
April 12 | End of regular season
April 14-17 | Play-in tournament
April 18 | NBA Playoffs begin
June 4 | NBA Finals begin
NBA 2025/26 Preview
Like last season, the Western side of the Conferences is viewed as the stronger, with the Thunder billed as favourites after their record-breaking 2024-25 campaign. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren is a core of players which is rightly envied by so many others in the NBA, with Gilgeous-Alexander the reigning MVP.
The Rockets are another team to watch out for in this division after the signing of veteran superstar Kevin Durant, while the evergreen LeBron James enters his 23rd NBA season, supported at the LA Lakers by the magnificent Luka Doncic.
James’ storyline is always a big talking point ahead of the start of a season, especially as this could be his last given he is now 40 years of age.
And keep an eye out for the San Antonio Spurs, who could be the dark horses in the Western Conference thanks to a well-crafted and exciting roster, spearheaded by an MVP elect in French star Victor Wembanyama.
Moving on to the Eastern side of the league, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks each look like solid outfits, capable of pushing on for glory.
And Orlando Magic – who reached the 2024-25 Playoffs – may prove to be tricky opponents once again, and they enter their first fixture vs the Chicago Bulls on the back of four consecutive pre-season wins.
Of course, last term’s finalists in the Indiana Pacers will look to emulate their success in 2024-25, though Tyrese Haliburton’s injury picked up in the Finals could hamper their efforts to start this campaign in positive fashion.
NBA 2025/26: The Latest Odds on NetBet
*All odds are subject to change
To win Eastern Conference:
Cleveland Cavaliers – 3.20
New York Knicks – 3.75
Orlando Magic 6.50
Atlanta Hawks -11.00
Philadelphia 76ers – 12.00
Detroit Pistons – 13.00
Boston Celtics – 17.00
Milwaukee Bucks – 17.00
Indiana Pacers – 26.00
Miami Heat – 41.00
To win Western Conference:
Oklahoma City Thunder – 2.40
Denver Nuggets – 5.50
Houston Rockets – 8.50
LA Lakers – 9.00
Minnesota Timberwolves – 10.00
LA Clippers – 13.00
Golden State Warriors – 15.00
Dallas Mavericks – 21.00
San Antonio Spurs – 34.00
Memphis Grizzlies – 76.00
NBA 2025/26 winner:
Oklahoma City Thunder – 3.40
Denver Nuggets – 8.00
Cleveland Cavaliers – 8.50
New York Knicks – 10.00
Houston Rockets – 13.00
LA Lakers – 15.00
Minnesota Timberwolves – 17.00
LA Clippers – 21.00
Orlando Magic – 21.00
Golden State Warriors – 26.00
Regular season MVP:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 2.75
Nikola Jokic – 3.50
Luka Doncic – 5.00
Giannis Antetokounmpo – 11.00
Victor Wembanyama – 15.00
Anthony Edwards – 26.00
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