All 30 NBA teams ranked by the Power Index model's preseason projection of team strength heading into the 2026-27 season, shown next to the market's season win totals. The Thunder open at No. 1.
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| Rk | Team | Win Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  ThunderWest · Northwest | 60.5 |
| 2 |  SpursWest · Southwest | 58.7 |
| 3 |  TimberwolvesWest · Northwest | 50.5 |
| 4 |  KnicksEast · Atlantic | 49 |
| 5 |  CelticsEast · Atlantic | 52.4 |
| 6 |  76ersEast · Atlantic | 51 |
| T7 |  RocketsWest · Southwest | 51.2 |
| T7 |  PistonsEast · Central | 50.3 |
| T9 |  RaptorsEast · Atlantic | 49.8 |
| T9 |  NuggetsWest · Northwest | 48.1 |
| 11 |  CavaliersEast · Central | 47.9 |
| 12 |  LakersWest · Pacific | 47.5 |
| 13 |  HawksEast · Southeast | 44.8 |
| 14 |  HeatEast · Southeast | 43.1 |
| T15 |  PacersEast · Central | 44.5 |
| T15 |  MagicEast · Southeast | 43.9 |
| 17 |  Trail BlazersWest · Northwest | 43.3 |
| 18 |  HornetsEast · Southeast | 38.1 |
| 19 |  SunsWest · Pacific | 38.3 |
| T20 |  WarriorsWest · Pacific | 34.9 |
| T20 |  JazzWest · Northwest | 34.9 |
| 22 |  WizardsEast · Southeast | 35 |
| T23 |  GrizzliesWest · Southwest | 34.3 |
| T23 |  MavericksWest · Southwest | 32.2 |
| 25 |  BullsEast · Central | 27.9 |
| T26 |  ClippersWest · Pacific | 28.2 |
| T26 |  PelicansWest · Southwest | 28.1 |
| 28 |  BucksEast · Central | 24.2 |
| 29 |  NetsEast · Atlantic | 23.5 |
| 30 |  KingsWest · Pacific | 18.5 |
Preseason rankings reflect the Power Index model's projected team strength, anchored to the market's 2026-27 season win totals (Oct 2026), and will update once the season starts. The underlying rating values stay in-house — members get the model number next to the market on every play. Analytics and information only; not betting advice. 21+. 1-800-GAMBLER.