The NBA trade deadline is in the rearview mirror, with no shortage of shocking deals and blockbuster moves, meaning the next stop is the All-Star Break on the road to seeing how the NBA Play-In Tournament odds unfold.
There is still a lot of change left in the NBA standings, which means that these odds can — and will — shift leading up to the conclusion of the regular season.
For now, let's check in on the latest NBA odds for teams to participate in the 2025 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament.
NBA Play-In Tournament odds
Odds to participate in the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament - Eastern Conference
| Team | Record | Current Seed |  |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hawks |
25-28 | 9 | -1400 |
 76ers |
20-32 | 11 | -800 |
 Pistons |
27-26 | 6 | -400 |
 Heat |
25-25 | 7 | -190 |
 Magic |
26-28 | 8 | +105 |
 Bucks |
28-23 | 5 | +425 |
 Bulls |
22-31 | 10 | +550 |
 Pacers |
29-22 | 4 | +900 |
 Raptors |
16-37 | 13 | +1500 |
Odds to participate in the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament - Western Conference
| Team | Record | Current Seed | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Mavericks |
28-25 | 8 | -260 |
 Golden State Warriors |
26-26 | 11 | -190 |
 Los Angeles Clippers |
29-23 | 7 | -155 |
 Phoenix Suns |
26-26 | 10 | -130 |
 Sacramento Kings |
26-26 | 9 | -130 |
 Minnesota Timberwolves |
30-23 | 6 | +130 |
 San Antonio Spurs |
22-28 | 12 | +150 |
 Los Angeles Lakers |
31-19 | 5 | +425 |
 Houston Rockets |
33-20 | 4 | +800 |
 Memphis Grizzlies |
35-17 | 2 | +1200 |
 Denver Nuggets |
34-19 | 3 | +1400 |
NBA Play-In Tournament schedule
The SoFI NBA Play-In Tournament will run from Tuesday, April 16 through Friday, April 18.
| Date | Matchup (time ET) |
| TBD | West No. 7 vs. West No. 8 |
| TBD | West No. 9 vs. West No. 10 |
| TBD | East No. 7 vs. East No. 8 |
| TBD | East No. 9 vs. East No. 10 |
| TBD | West 9/10 winner vs. West 7/8 loser |
| TBD | East 9/10 winner vs. East 7/8 loser |
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What is the NBA Play-In Tournament?
The NBA Play-In Tournament is a relatively new wrinkle in the league's playoff format. Instead of the Top 8 teams all being guaranteed playoff spots, the 7-through-10 seeds in each conference are entered into a mini-tournament, taking place shortly after the regular season's conclusion, determining the East and West's final two playoff spots.
NBA Play-In Tournament format
Here's how the Play-In Tournament works:
For each conference, the 7 and 8 seeds earn double-elimination status and play each other, while the 9 and 10 seeds play in a single-elimination game. The winner of the 7-8 game earns the No. 7 seed, while the loser of the 7-8 game then plays the winner of the 9-10 games for the No. 8 seed.
From there, the playoffs begin in earnest, following the traditional bracket format.
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When was the NBA Play-In Tournament introduced?
The Play-In Tournament was introduced, in a beta concept form, for the 2020 season as part of the league's plans for a bubble re-launch during the heights of the COVID-19 pandemic — originally just with the 8 and 9 seeds playing.
After positive initial impressions from both fans and media, the Play-In Tournament was expanded to its current format and introduced, however unideal the timing, for a 2020-21 season that was already marred by pandemic absences and injuries.
NBA Play-In Tournament trends
- 2023 marked the first upsets in the opening round of games, with the lower seed taking three of the four games.
- 2023 was fruitful for the eventual success of play-in teams, with the 7-seed Los Angeles Lakers going on a run to the Western Conference Finals, and the 8-seed Miami Heat making it all the way to the NBA Finals.
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NBA Play-In Tournament Odds FAQ
The SoFI NBA Play-In Tournament features the Nos. 7-10 seeds in each conference to decide the No. 7 and 8 seeds for the playoffs.
The Nos. 7 through 10 seeds in each conference are entered into the play-in.
The Hawks, 76ers, Pistons, and Heat are favored to be in the Eastern Conference tournament, with the Mavericks, Warriors, Clippers and Suns in the West.
