While the NBA playoffs are a great build-up of drama and occasional surprise, the NBA Finals are the true show-stopper: A star-studded clash with legacies at stake, where fortunes can change as quick as a chase-down block, ruptured Achilles, or improbable offensive rebound-into-laser-accurate-corner-three.
As the playoffs paint the picture that 2025 will be remembered by, we've got you covered for all things NBA Finals, including NBA odds, picks and predictions for the league's ultimate showdown.
NBA Finals odds
The NBA Finals odds will evolve as the playoffs continue, with teams' odds improving based on their success (games won, margin of victory), difficulty of anticipated opponents, and health of relative contenders.
2025 NBA Finals schedule
| Game | Date/Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | June 5 @ 8:30 pm ET | TBD |
| Game 2 | June 8 @ 8:00 pm ET | TBD |
| Game 3 | June 11 @ 8:30 pm ET | TBD |
| Game 4 | June 13 @ 8:30 pm ET | TBD |
| Game 5 (if necessary) | June 16 @ 8:30 pm ET | TBD |
| Game 6 (if necessary) | June 19 @ 8:30 pm ET | TBD |
| Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 @ 8:00 pm ET | TBD |
NBA Finals format
The NBA Finals take place between the winners of the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, following a best-of-seven format. The team with the better regular-season record is awarded homecourt advantage, hosting Games 1, 2, 5, and 7, while the lower seed hosts Games 3, 4, and 6.
Where to watch the NBA Finals
The NBA Finals will air on ABC in the United States. Mike Breen will handle play-by-play duties for the 20th straight year. Those without cable can stream the games live on Fubo and NBA League Pass.
How to bet on the NBA Finals
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Where to bet on the NBA Finals
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NBA Finals FAQs
The NBA Finals will be broadcast on ABC.
The Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA title, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4-1.
The 2024 NBA Finals will be from Thursday, June 6 to Sunday, June 23 (if necessary).
The NBA Finals is a best-of-seven series and will go until one of the contenders wins four games.
