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Author: Anthony Vlahovic
Last Updated: 07 April, 2025
2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year Odds
Many NBA executives were not high on the 2024 NBA Draft class, but that doesn't mean the players selected can't carve out a nice role for themselves in the NBA. Scouting young talent in any sport is a hit-or-miss game, which means there is a possibility of a late lottery pick flourishing in year one and outperforming players like Zaccarrie Risacher. While Jared McCain looked like he would be the one to outperform all rookies, he has suffered a knee injury that has him out for the season. That injury has resulted in multiple players becoming the favorite for the award, with the most recent being Stephon Castle from the Spurs.
Here, we'll break down the odds across all of the top sportsbooks to ensure bettors are getting the best price available.
2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year - Best Odds
Player | Opening Odds | Current Best Odds |
|---|---|---|
Stephon Castle | +700 | -1400 (DraftKings) |
Zaccarrie Risacher | +700 | +1200 (FanDuel) |
Alexandre Sarr | +500 | +1300 (BetMGM) |
Jaylen Wells | +15,000 | +25,000 (BetRivers*) |
Zach Edey | +1000 | +25,000 (BetRivers*) |
Matas Buzelis | +1200 | +20,000 (DraftKings) |
Kel'el Ware | +5000 | +25,000 (BetRivers*) |
Isaiah Collier | +7500 | +25,000 (BetRivers) |
Odds as of April 7, 2025
* = the same odds are offered by multiple sportsbooks.
2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year Odds - Top 4 Contenders
Player | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stephon Castle | -1400 | -1800 | -2000 | -1600 |
Zaccarrie Risacher | +950 | +1200 | +1000 | +1000 |
Alexandre Sarr | +1000 | +1200 | +1200 | +1300 |
Zach Edey | +10,000 | +15,000 | +25,000 | +12,500 |
*Odds as of April 7, 2025
Current Favorites
Stephon Castle (San Antonio Spurs): Castle has been all over the odds board for this award, and now he is back as the favorite. While his odds dropped for a bit, a strong stretch of play in January and February has him right back on top. Castle is averaging 14.5 points per game on the season to go along with 3.9 assists. Castle's role with the acquisition of De'Aaron Fox did change, and it has changed once again with the Victor Wembanyama injury, as he has taken a huge role in the team's scoring, averaging 19.5 points in March and 18.8 points in early April.
Zaccarrie Risacher (Atlanta Hawks): It's been an up-and-down season for the #1 pick in the draft. Risacher has proven to be a valuable defensive asset, but his shooting percentages have been all over the place. Well, recently, Risacher has been knocking down his shots more consistently, shooting 48.1% from the field and 35.6% from three over the last ten games. Overall, the Hawks forward is averaging 12.4 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, as he posted a career high 36-point performance in March.
Alexandre Sarr (Washington Wizards): Sarr had a slow start to his rookie campaign, but he has since started to find his stride. In March, Sarr is averaged 16.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, as he's had six 20+ point games. With this three-ball starting to fall more consistently, Sarr looks like the ideal five who can stretch the floor for a young Wizards team.
Past Rookie of the Year Winners
Season | Player | Team | Opening odds |
|---|---|---|---|
2024 | Victor Wembanyama | San Antonio Spurs | -145 |
2023 | Paolo Banchero | Orlando Magic | +200 |
2022 | Scottie Barnes | Toronto Raptors | +1100 |
2021 | LaMelo Ball | Charlotte Hornets | +400 |
2020 | Ja Morant | Memphis Grizzlies | +250 |
2019 | Luka Doncic | Dallas Mavericks | +250 |
2018 | Ben Simmons | Philadelphia 76ers | +225 |
2017 | Malcolm Brogdon | Milwaukee Bucks | N/A |
2016 | Karl-Anthony Towns | Minnesota Timberwolves | +450 |
2015 | Andrew Wiggins | Minnesota Timberwolves | +400 |
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