Author: Anthony Vlahovic
Last Updated: 17 January, 2025
2024-25 NBA MVP Odds
For the third time in four years, Nikola Jokic was named the NBA MVP. The big man is on a historic run with this award, similar to the one that LeBron James had over it during the mid-2000s. While Jokic continually produces absurd numbers, the talent pool in the NBA is arguably the best it's been, so plenty of worthy candidates, like current favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, are worth a look as we move closer to the All-Star break.
NBA Most Valuable Player Odds 2024-25 - Top Contenders
Player | Opening odds | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | +900 | -250 | -330 | -350 | -320 |
Nikola Jokic | +450 | +200 | +260 | +250 | +240 |
Giannis Antetokounmpo | +700 | +2800 | +4000 | +4000 | +3500 |
Jayson Tatum | +1100 | +4000 | +5000 | +5000 | +4000 |
Victor Wembanyama | +1600 | +10,000 | +10,000 | +10,000 | +10,000 |
Donovan Mitchell | +10,000 | +15,000 | +50,000 | +50,000 | +20,000 |
Jalen Brunson | +2000 | +15,000 | +50,000 | +50,000 | +30,000 |
Anthony Edwards | +1200 | +20,000 | +50,000 | +50,000 | +20,000 |
Karl-Anthony Towns | +50,000 | +20,000 | +25,000 | +50,000 | +20,000 |
Kevin Durant | +7500 | +50,000 | OTB | OTB | +50,000 |
LeBron James | +10,000 | +50,000 | OTB | OTB | +50,000 |
Steph Curry | +5000 | +50,000 | OTB | OTB | +50,000 |
*odds as of January 17, 2025
Current Favorites
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder)(-250 to -350): Many expect the OKC Thunder to be one of the top teams in the Western Conference this season, but ultimately, they will only go as far as SGA takes them. The former Kentucky Wildcat finished second in MVP voting last season after averaging 30.1 points and 6.2 assists per game. The scary part about SGA is that it still feels like he can get even better, which is a frightening thought for the rest of the league. To start the 2024-25 season, SGA is averaging 31.6 points, 6.0 assists, and 5.4 rebounds per game, as his Thunder are 34-6 on the year.
Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)(+200 to +260): After opening the season 2-3 through the first five games, Nikola Jokic has slowly gotten the Nuggets back on track. In 34 games this season, Jokic is averaging 30.6 points, 13.2 rebounds, and 9.9 assists per game. While Jokic is 3rd in rebounds and points per game, he is second in the league in assists.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)(+2800 to +4000): While he's been his typical dominant self for most of the season, over the past two weeks, Antetokounmpo has kicked it into high drive. The two-time MVP is now second in the league with 31.3 points per game while also averaging 11.8 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game. With numbers like that, Antetokounmpo was also able to claim the NBA Cup MVP.
Past Winners
Season | Player | Team | Opening odds |
|---|---|---|---|
2023–24 | Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets | +300 |
2022–23 | Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers | +600 |
2021–22 | Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets | +1600 |
2020–21 | Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets | +2500 |
2019–20 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | +210 |
2018–19 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | +475 |
2017–18 | James Harden | Houston Rockets | +1100 |
2016–17 | Russell Westbrook | Oklahoma City Thunder | +200 |
2015–16 | Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | +650 |
2014–15 | Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | +1600 |
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