NBA Southwest Division Odds (2026-27)

The following post features NBA Southwest Division Odds (2026-27).

The NBA Southwest Division odds reflect how sportsbooks currently view each team’s chances of being crowned champion of the NBA’s Southwest Division (Western Conference).

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As the NBA season approaches, these initial odds give bettors a preview of sportsbook expectations, with lines continually shifting as the schedule unfolds.

So, how is the NBA Southwest Division race shaping up? Here’s what you need to know.

NBA Southwest Division Odds (2026-27)

Below is a table displaying the odds for the NBA Southwest Division Odds (2026-27). All odds were sourced on October 11, 2026. Click here for the very latest odds (via OddsChecker).

Preseason Team Spotlights

San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs enter the 2026-27 season as the clear division favorite after a dominant 62-20 regular season and a run to the NBA Finals in 2025-26. Victor Wembanyama continues to ascend as one of the league’s best players, surrounded by a talented young core that includes Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and Devin Vassell, plus veteran leadership from De’Aaron Fox. The main addition was Tobias Harris, who provides frontcourt depth and shooting. With exceptional continuity and championship expectations, San Antonio is the overwhelming favorite to win the Southwest and remains a top contender in the Western Conference.

Houston Rockets

Houston finished 52-30 in 2025-26 and reached the playoffs before falling in the first round. The Rockets return a strong core featuring Kevin Durant, Alperen Şengün, and Amen Thompson for 2026-27, with Fred VanVleet expected back after missing all of last season with an ACL injury. They added defensive veteran Marcus Smart and shooter Bogdan Bogdanović to improve playmaking and toughness. Health and chemistry will determine whether Houston can take the next step and challenge the Spurs for the division, but the talent is clearly there to contend near the top of the West.

Dallas Mavericks

Dallas endured a difficult 26-56 season in 2025-26 but enters a new era under a revamped front office and first-year head coach Dusty May. Cooper Flagg, the reigning Rookie of the Year, headlines a young core that will finally play alongside a healthy Kyrie Irving (returning from an ACL tear) and Dereck Lively II in 2026-27. The Mavericks added pieces like Santi Aldama and Zaccharie Risacher to bolster the roster. While still rebuilding, the combination of Flagg’s development and Irving’s return gives Dallas a chance to climb into play-in contention and improve significantly on last year’s standing.

New Orleans Pelicans

The Pelicans struggled to a 26-56 record in 2025-26 and enter another year of uncertainty under new head coach Jamahl Mosley. Zion Williamson remains the centerpiece when healthy, supported by Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray, and Herb Jones. The main addition for 2026-27 was Bennedict Mathurin, who provides scoring punch off the wing. Health and consistency have long been issues in New Orleans, and while the talent is intriguing, the Pelicans face an uphill battle to reach the playoffs and are long shots to contend for the division title.

Memphis Grizzlies

Memphis is in full rebuild mode after a 25-57 season in 2025-26 and the offseason trade of Ja Morant. The Grizzlies selected Cameron Boozer with the No. 3 overall pick and added veterans like Jerami Grant and Isaiah Stewart while retaining Zach Edey and young pieces such as Cedric Coward. The roster has turned over significantly heading into 2026-27, and expectations are modest as the new core develops. Memphis is unlikely to challenge for the division but could show incremental progress and compete for higher lottery positioning as the young talent gains experience.

NBA Southwest Division Results (2025-26)

The San Antonio Spurs captured the 2025-26 Southwest Division title with a dominant 62-20 record, finishing well ahead of the rest of the division and earning the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. Anchored by Victor Wembanyama and a talented young supporting cast, San Antonio rolled through the regular season before making a deep playoff run that culminated in an NBA Finals appearance, where they ultimately fell to the New York Knicks. Houston finished a distant second in the division at 52-30 and reached the playoffs as the No. 5 seed in the West before losing to the Lakers in the first round, while Dallas (26-56), New Orleans (26-56), and Memphis (25-57) all finished well out of contention.

NBA Southwest Division Champion (by Year)

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