The NBA schedule is almost into April, meaning this is the home stretch of the regular season — and crunch time for how the NBA Play-In Tournament odds unfold.
The Eastern Conference looks all but set for what four teams will be involved, but there is still a lot of change that could to the NBA standings in the West, which means that these odds can — and will — shift leading up to the conclusion of the regular season.
With around 10 games left for each team, here are 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 - Western Conference
| Team | Record | Current Seed |  |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sacramento Kings |
35-35 | 9 | -3000 |
 Los Angeles Clippers |
40-31 | 8 | -350 |
 Phoenix Suns |
34-37 | 10 | -300 |
 Minnesota Timberwolves |
41-31 | 7 | -150 |
 Golden State Warriors |
41-30 | 6 | +140 |
 Dallas Mavericks |
34-37 | 11 | +200 |
 Memphis Grizzlies |
43-28 | 5 | +300 |
 Los Angeles Lakers |
43-27 | 4 | +1200 |
 Portland Trail Blazers |
32-40 | 12 | +1200 |
 San Antonio Spurs |
31-39 | 13 |
Odds to participate in the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament - Eastern Conference
The odds to make the Eastern Conference Play-In are off the board, as the Atlanta Hawks are 4.5 games out of sixth place, while the Miami Heat are six games ahead of 11th place.
Here are the current NBA standings for the East in relation to the play-in:
| Team | Record | Current Seed |
|---|---|---|
 Pistons |
40-32 | 6 |
 Hawks |
35-36 | 7 |
 Magic |
33-38 | 8 |
 Bulls |
31-40 | 9 |
 Heat |
30-41 | 10 |
 Raptors |
24-47 | 11 |
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 Kings, Clippers, Suns, and Timberwolves are favored to participate in the West tournament, while the East is almost guaranteed to be the Hawks, Magic, Bulls, and Heat.
