NBA Betting Odds - New Season Preview

The NBA returns on the 22^nd October for a new season. The defending champions the Oklahoma City Thunder host the Houston Rockets, and then the Golden State Warriors visit the Los Angeles Lakers. The Thunder are looking to become the first champions to defend their title since Golden State went back-to-back in 2017 and 2018.

Key Dates of NBA Season 

22^nd October – Opening of the Regular Season

31^st October – NBA Cup begins

13^th December – NBA Cup Semifinals

16^th December – NBA Cup Final

25^th December – Christmas Day Games; Cavs at Knicks, Spurts at Thunder, Mavs at Warriors, Rockets at Lakers and Wolves at Nuggets.

18^th January – NBA London Games 2026

5^th February – NBA Trade Deadline

13^th-15^th February – 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend

12^th April – Regular Season Ends

14^th-17^th April – NBA Play-In Tournament

18^th April – May 2026 – NBA Playoffs

4^th June – NBA Finals Start

Where to watch the NBA in the UK?

• The NBA will be available for UK viewers via Sky Sports and Amazon Prime. 86 regular-season games will be available via Prime Video. Prime will also be the exclusive home of the NBA Finals in the UK.

NBA Betting Odds

Spreadex’s sports spread betting markets for regular season wins is now live. Offering a forecast for how every team might perform in their conference and who has a chance of making the playoffs.

Eastern Conference

Cleveland Cavaliers (54.75 – 56.25)

• Forecasted regular season wins – 54.75 – 56.25
• Last season – 64 regular season wins. Lost in 2^nd round of Playoffs.
• Key man – Donovan Mitchell

New York Knicks

• Forecasted regular season wins - 53 – 54.5
• Last season - 51regular season wins. Lost in Conference Finals.
• Jalen Brunson

Orlando Magic

• Forecasted regular season wins - 40.5 – 52
• Last Season – 41 regular season wins. Lost in 1^st round of Playoffs.
• Key man – Paulo Banchero

Atlanta Hawks

• Forecasted regular season wins – 47 – 48.5
• Last season – 40 regular season wins. Lost in play-in tournament.
• Key man – Trae Young

Detroit Pistons

• Forecasted regular season wins – 44.75 – 46.25
• Last season – 44 regular season wins. Lost in 1^st round of Playoffs.
• Key Man – Cade Cunningham

Milwaukee Bucks

• Forecasted regular season wins – 43.5 – 45
• Last season – 48 regular season wins. Lost in 1^st round of Playoffs.
• Key Man – Giannis Antetokounmpo

Philadelphia 76ers

• Forecasted regular season wins – 41.75 – 43.25
• Last season – 24 regular season wins. Failed to make Playoffs.
• Key man – Joel Embiid

Boston Celtics

• Forecasted regular season wins – 40.5 – 42
• Last season – 61 regular season wins. Lost in 2^nd round of Playoffs.
• Key Man – Jaylen Brown

Western Conference

Oklahoma City Thunder

• Forecasted regular season wins – 61.75 – 63.25
• Last season – 68 regular season wins. Won NBA Finals.
• Key man – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Denver Nuggets

• Forecasted regular season wins – 53.25 – 54.75
• Last season – 50 regular season wins. Lost in 2^nd round of Playoffs.
• Key man – Nikola Jokic

Houston Rockets

• Forecasted regular season wins – 51.5 – 53
• Last season – 52 regular season wins. Lost in 1^st round of Playoffs.
• Key man – Kevin Durant

Minnesota Timberwolves

• Forecasted regular season wins – 48.5 – 50
• Last season – 49 regular season wins. Lost in Conference Finals.
• Key man – Anthony Edwards

Los Angeles Clippers

• Forecasted regular season wins – 47 – 48.5
• Last season – 50 regular season wins. Lost in 1^st round of Playoffs.
• Key man – Kawhi Leonard

Golden State Warriors

• Forecasted regular season wins – 46.25 – 47.75
• Last season – 48 regular season wins. Lost in 2^nd round of Playoffs.
• Key man – Steph Curry

Los Angeles Lakers

• Forecasted regular season wins – 45.5 – 47
• Last season – 50 regular season wins. Lost in 1^st round of Playoffs.
• Key man – Luka Doncic

San Antonio Spurs

• Forecasted regular season wins – 43.25 – 44.75
• Last season – 34 regular season wins. Failed to make Playoffs.
• Key Man – Victor Wembanyama

Please note that this article is not designed to offer any betting advice or suggestions. All odds are quoted correct as of 20^th October 3pm. Prices may change in the future.