Author: Anthony Vlahovic
Last Updated: 10 February, 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 | -600 | -650 | -600 | -650 |
Nikola Jokic | +450 | +425 | +430 | +425 | +425 |
Giannis Antetokounmpo | +700 | +8000 | +7500 | +10,000 | +7500 |
Jayson Tatum | +1100 | +20,000 | +30,000 | +30,000 | +25,000 |
Victor Wembanyama | +1600 | +30,000 | +30,000 | +30,000 | +30,000 |
Donovan Mitchell | +10,000 | +50,000 | OTB | OTB | +40,000 |
Karl-Anthony Towns | +50,000 | +50,000 | +50,000 | +50,000 | +50,00 |
Jalen Brunson | +2000 | +50,000 | OTB | OTB | +50,000 |
Anthony Edwards | +1200 | +50,000 | OTB | OTB | +50,000 |
*odds as of February 6, 2025
Current Favorites
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder)(-600 to -650): 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. As we head closer to the All-Star break, SGA is averaging 32.8 points, 6.0 assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game, as his Thunder are 40-9 on the year.
Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)(+425 to +430): Whether or not the Nuggets can make an NBA Finals run again with the current state of the Western Conference is yet to be determined. Regardless, it's clear that they will continue to get MVP-level numbers from Jokic. In 45 games this season, Jokic is averaging 29.7 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 10.3 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)(+7500 to +10,000): As the season pushes closer to the All-Star break, the Milwaukee Bucks look to be gaining more momentum. Of course, Antetokounmpo has been at the center of that, as the two-time MVP is now second in the league with 31.8 points per game while also averaging 12.2 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game.
Past NBA MVP 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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