Timberwolves' championship odds remain rather low after beating Lakers

The betting markets still aren't giving Minnesota much of a chance to win it all.

Apr 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half during game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

The national media, betting markets and general public didn't give the Timberwolves much of a chance to advance past the first round against the Lakers but they ran the Lakers into the offseason in just five games. Still, the oddsmakers aren't giving them much of a chance to win it all.

Six of the eight first-round series have been decided. The Warriors currently lead the Rockets three games to two ahead of Game 6 Friday night, and Game 7 between the Clippers and Nuggets is Saturday night. The odds could change a lot by the end of the weekend, but as of Friday morning the Timberwolves' championship odds are a lot longer than the perceived heavyweights.

Latest 2025 NBA Championship odds via FanDuel Sportsbook (as of May 2)

Team	2025 NBA Championship Odds
Oklahoma City Thunder	+155
Boston Celtics	+185
Cleveland Cavaliers	+500
Minnesota Timberwolves	+1700
Golden State Warriors	+1900
Los Angeles Clippers	+2800
Denver Nuggets	+5000
New York Knicks	+5500
Indiana Pacers	+6500
Houston Rockets	+11000

It makes sense for the Thunder, Celtics and Cavaliers to have the best odds to win the title, as they've been the three best teams all season. The Wolves being fourth seems reasonable, but at 17-to-1, their implied probability of winning it all is 5.56%.

All signs point towards Minnesota hosting Golden State in the second round and both teams currently have similar odds to win it all, which implies that the series will be considered a toss-up by the oddsmakers.

There weren't many people giving the Wolves a chance to beat the Lakers, but they'll have the opportunity to continue to prove themselves as the postseason rolls on.

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