Championship Futures Value Picks: Where to Find the Best Prices (February 26, 2026)

Championship futures markets often have significant price differences between sportsbooks. We compared futures odds across multiple US books for the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL to find where the best value lies. The biggest price discrepancy we found today is on San Antonio Spurs (NBA Championship), where the difference between the best and worst available odds is 300 points.

The table below shows the top favorites for each major championship, with the best and worst available odds across sportsbooks. The "Spread" column shows the difference in odds between the best and worst book, highlighting where line shopping matters most.

Futures bets are held for weeks or months, so getting the best price upfront is critical. Unlike game-day bets where a few cents of juice matters, futures odds can vary by hundreds of points between books. A team at +600 at one book and +800 at another represents a massive difference in potential payout on the same bet.

For example, a $100 bet on a team at +600 pays $600 in profit, while the same bet at +800 pays $800. That is a 33% difference in potential return for the exact same wager.

1. Always compare futures odds across at least 3-4 sportsbooks before placing a bet.
2. ESPN BET tends to offer more aggressive futures prices, making it worth checking first.
3. Futures odds change frequently as the season progresses. Lock in value early when you see favorable prices.
4. Consider splitting futures bets across multiple books to capture the best price for each team.