NBA Championship Odds: Bulls, Kings, and Trail Blazers Among Longshots as 2025-26 Season Approaches
As the 2025-26 NBA season nears, championship odds reveal a clear hierarchy, with several teams facing notable hurdles in their pursuit of a title. according to data from USA Today Sports,the Chicago Bulls,Sacramento Kings,and Portland Trail Blazers are among those listed with substantial longshot odds of +50,000. These odds reflect expectations based on last season’s performance and projected win totals for the upcoming year.
These odds are particularly relevant for sports bettors and fans alike, offering insight into the perceived competitiveness of each team.The Bulls finished last season with a 39-43 record,losing in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament,and are projected to win 32.5 games in 2025-26. The Kings (40-42 last season, play-in loss) and Trail Blazers (36-46, 12th in the West) also face an uphill battle, with over/under win totals of 35.5 and 34.5 respectively.
Further down the list,several teams are even longer shots at +100,000,including the Charlotte Hornets (19-63),Brooklyn Nets (26-56),Utah Jazz (17-65),and Washington Wizards (18-64). The Nets are projected to win only 20.5 games, the Jazz 18.5,and the Wizards 21.5. The Hornets have a projected win total of 27.5.
