Playoff Odds

Projected playoff probabilities for every team

Based on standings as of May 9, 2026

Eastern Conference
# Team Record GB Playoff Prob.
1 DET Pistons 60-22 -
99.9%
2 BOS Celtics 56-26 -
99.9%
3 NYK Knicks 53-29 -
99.9%
4 CLE Cavaliers 52-30 -
99.9%
5 TOR Raptors 46-36 -
99.9%
6 ATL Hawks 46-36 -
99.9%
7 ORL Magic 45-37 0.5
84.6%
8 PHI 76ers 45-37 0.5
78.7%
9 CHA Hornets 44-38 1.0
71.8%
10 MIA Heat 43-39 1.5
64.0%
11 MIL Bucks 32-50 7.0
0.1%
12 CHI Bulls 31-51 7.5
0.1%
13 BKN Nets 20-62 13.0
0.1%
14 IND Pacers 19-63 13.5
0.1%
15 WAS Wizards 17-65 14.5
0.1%
Western Conference
# Team Record GB Playoff Prob.
1 OKC Thunder 64-18 -
99.9%
2 SAS Spurs 62-20 -
99.9%
3 DEN Nuggets 54-28 -
99.9%
4 LAL Lakers 53-29 -
99.9%
5 HOU Rockets 52-30 -
99.9%
6 MIN Timberwolves 49-33 -
99.9%
7 PHX Suns 45-37 2.0
84.6%
8 LAC Clippers 42-40 3.5
78.6%
9 POR Trail Blazers 42-40 3.5
70.4%
10 GSW Warriors 37-45 6.0
60.8%
11 NOP Pelicans 26-56 11.5
0.1%
12 DAL Mavericks 26-56 11.5
0.1%
13 MEM Grizzlies 25-57 12.0
0.1%
14 UTA Jazz 22-60 13.5
0.1%
15 SAC Kings 22-60 13.5
0.1%
Probability Tiers
Clinched (90%+) High (70-89%) Medium (40-69%) Low (10-39%) Very Low (<10%)

Probabilities are calculated based on current standings, win percentage, net rating, and remaining games. Top 6 seeds in each conference make the playoffs directly; seeds 7-10 compete in the Play-In Tournament.

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