🏀 NBA MVP Odds & Favorites 2026: SGA on Track to Win Second Straight
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remains the betting favorite in the NBA MVP odds at -120.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (+310) has the second-shortest odds, followed by Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (+550), San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (+2000), Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (+4000), and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (+6000).
📊 Live NBA MVP odds 2026
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🤑 NBA MVP betting insights
Betting insights via BetMGM, current as of Feb. 24.
| Player | Team | Ticket % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | Pistons | 20.8% | 16.9% |
| Victor Wembanyama | Spurs | 16.4% | 14.8% |
| Nikola Jokic | Nuggets | 10.5% | 19.6% |
| Luka Doncic | Lakers | 10.5% | 16% |
| Jaylen Brown | Celtics | 8% | 3.5% |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Thunder | 5.3% | 12.1% |
| Anthony Edwards | Timberwolves | 5.1% | 3.3% |
| Tyrese Maxey | 76ers | 4% | 2.6% |
| Donovan Mitchell | Cavaliers | 3.8% | 1.4% |
| Jalen Brunson | Knicks | 3% | 2.1% |
Money has poured in on Cunningham recently, while Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic edge closer to disqualification.
The Pistons hold the best record in their conference, and historically, winning percentage heavily influences MVP voters. However, Cunningham ranks just 10th in Estimated Plus-Minus (per Dunks & Threes), meaning Doncic and Wembanyama have actually had a larger impact on their teams.
🔢 NBA MVP opening odds
Odds via DraftKings.
- Nikola Jokic, Nuggets: +200
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder: +250
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks: +700
- Luka Doncic, Lakers: +800
- Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves: +1000
- Victor Wembanyama, Spurs: +1800
- Cade Cunningham, Pistons: +3000
- Jalen Brunson, Knicks: +3500
- Joel Embiid, 76ers: +7000
- Kevin Durant, Rockets: +8000
- Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers: +8000
- Jaylen Brown, Celtics: +10000
- Anthony Davis, Mavericks: +10000
- Paolo Banchero, Magic: +10000
- Ja Morant, Grizzlies: +12000
- LeBron James, Lakers: +15000
- Stephen Curry, Warriors: +15000
- Devin Booker, Suns: +18000
- Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks: +25000
- Evan Mobley, Cavaliers: +25000
- Pascal Siakam, Pacers: +25000
- Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies: +30000
- Trae Young, Hawks: +30000
- Kawhi Leonard, Clippers: +40000
- James Harden, Clippers: +40000
🏆 NBA MVP betting history
| Year | Name | Team | Preseason odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder | +600 |
| 2023-24 | Nikola Jokic | Denver Nuggets | +450 |
| 2022-23 | Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers | +600 |
| 2021-22 | Nikola Jokic | Denver Nuggets | +1600 |
| 2020-21 | Nikola Jokic | Denver Nuggets | +2500 |
| 2019-20 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | +210 |
| 2018-19 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | +475 |
| 2017-18 | James Harden | Houston Rockets | +1100 |
❓ NBA MVP FAQs
Who is the NBA MVP odds favorite?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite in the NBA MVP odds.
Who won the NBA MVP last year?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won MVP last year ahead of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic.
When will the NBA MVP be decided?
The NBA MVP was announced in late May this past season, so expect it then for this upcoming season.
What is the NBA MVP trophy called?
The NBA MVP trophy was renamed the Michael Jordan Trophy. It's awarded annually to the NBA's Most Valuable Player.
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