Sportsbooks Make Knicks Top Eastern Pick in 2026 NBA Title Futures
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Major U.S. sportsbooks on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, shortened the New York Knicks’ futures line for the 2026 NBA championship, installing the club as the clear favorite among Eastern Conference teams.
The adjustment comes days after New York captured the league’s in-season Cup, a result that triggered heavy betting interest and prompted bookmakers to move the team ahead of its conference rivals on the futures board. While exact numbers vary by operator, the Knicks now hold the shortest odds in the East and sit among the top contenders overall.
Oddsmakers typically recalibrate championship prices throughout the season to reflect injuries, trades and on-court performance. The next significant shifts are expected around the trade deadline and the All-Star break as the market reacts to roster changes and form.
Source: New York Post
