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Author: Anthony Vlahovic
Last Updated: 03 April, 2025
2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year Odds
The sheer amount of talent in the NBA is off the charts, but only a select few coaches can get all that talent to work together and buy into a system. Heading into the 2023-24 season, OKC Thunder head coach Mark Daineault was handed one of the youngest rosters in the NBA, and by getting them to the number one seed in the Western Conference, he earned himself the Coach of the Year Award.
The Coach of the Year Award is not just handed to the coach whose team had the best record. Plenty of factors could go into it, including whether a team exceeded expectations or found success despite dealing with a plethora of injuries. As the season transitions into the end of March, Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson has separated himself as the heavy favorite by having his team on pace to win 70 games.
2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year - Best Odds
Coach | Opening Odds | Current Best Odds |
|---|---|---|
Kenny Atkinson | +375 | -250 (BetRivers) |
JB Bickerstaff | +4000 | +220 (Bet365) |
Mark Daigneault | +1300 | +3000 (BetRivers) |
J.J. Redick | +2200 | +15,000 (Bet365) |
Ime Udoka | +1300 | +20,000 (Caesars) |
*Odds as of April 3, 2025
2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year - Top 4 Contenders
Coach | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kenny Atkinson | -260 | -300 | -250 | -280 |
JB Bickerstaff | +175 | +190 | +150 | +220 |
Mark Daigneault | +2200 | +2000 | +3000 | +2200 |
J.J. Redick | +10,000 | +10,000 | +10,000 | +15,000 |
*Odds as of April 3, 2025
Current Favorites
Kenny Atkinson (Cleveland Cavaliers): In his first season as the Cavs' head coach, Atkinson has guided his team to a 61-15 record as the season enters April. The Cavs were a solid team last season, but under Atkinson's system, they rank first in points per 100 possessions in non-garbage time (123.3), per Cleaning the Glass. Cleveland is also two wins away from securing the number one seed in the Eastern Conference.
JB Bickerstaff (Detroit Pistons): It's been nothing but doom and gloom for the Detroit Pistons for quite some time. However, this season, that has started to change, as they are 42-34 and could possibly slip into the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference. Being able to turn this franchise around has helped JB Bickerstaff creep up the odds board this season, and if he can keep the Pistons' defense playing at an above-league-average level, he should be able to remain in the race.
Mark Daigneault (OKC Thunder): The Thunder have been the most dominant team in basketball this season, but Daigeneault still has an uphill battle for this award since it is incredibly rare for a coach to win two straight. Regardless, the Thunder are still 64-12 this season, as they have secured the #1 seed in the Western Conference while leading the league in point differential.
Past Coach of the Year Winners
Season | Coach | Team | Opening odds |
|---|---|---|---|
2023-24 | Mark Daigneault | Oklahoma City Thunder | +700 |
2022-23 | Mike Brown | Sacramento Kings | +8000 |
2021-22 | Monty Williams | Phoenix Suns | +2000 |
2020-21 | Tom Thibodeau | New York Knicks | +8000 |
2019-20 | Nick Nurse | Toronto Raptors | +2000 |
2018-19 | Mike Budenholzer | Milwaukee Bucks | +1100 |
2017-18 | Dwane Casey | Toronto Raptors | +3000 |
2016-17 | Mike D'Antoni | Houston Rockets | +3000 |
2015-16 | Steve Kerr | Golden State Warriors | +575 |
2014-15 | Mike Budenholzer | Atlanta Hawks | +25000 |
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