NBA Most Valuable Player Odds For 2024-25
| Player | Team | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | Denver Nuggets | +350 |
| Luka Doncic | Dallas Mavericks | +370 |
| Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers | +550 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder | +600 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | +640 |
| Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves | +1200 |
| Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks | +1600 |
| Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics | +1600 |
| Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | +5000 |
| Ja Morant | Memphis Grizzlies | +5000 |
| Victor Wembanyama | San Antonio Spurs | +5000 |
| Kevin Durant | Phoenix Suns | +6000 |
| Devin Booker | Phoenix Suns | +10000 |
| Jaylen Brown | Boston Celtics | +10000 |
| Anthony Davis | Los Angeles Lakers | +10000 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | Indiana Pacers | +10000 |
| Kawhi Leonard | Los Angeles Clippers | +10000 |
| Donovan Mitchell | Cleveland Cavaliers | +10000 |
| Zion Williamson | New Orleans Pelicans | +10000 |
Odds as of June 25, 2024
Way-too-early favorite: Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
It's not unheard of for a player to capture Most Valuable Player honors four times in a five-year span, as we saw that occur not too long ago with LeBron James from 2009 through 2013.
Voter fatigue may ultimately rear its ugly head, but for a talent the caliber of Nikola Jokic, his absurd production paired with the Denver Nuggets likely competing for the top seed in the Western Conference yet again should keep him very much in the thick of it.
Previous 10 NBA MVP Winners
| Year | Player | Team | Opening Odds (Pre-Season) | Closing Ends (End of Regular Season) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nikola Jokic | Denver Nuggets | +300 | -4000 |
| 2023 | Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers | +600 | -201 |
| 2022 | Nikola Jokic | Denver Nuggets | +1600 | -285 |
| 2021 | Nikola Jokic | Denver Nuggets | +2500 | -8500 |
| 2020 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | +210 | -950 |
| 2019 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | +475 | -1100 |
| 2018 | James Harden | Houston Rockets | +1100 | +175 |
| 2017 | Russell Westbrook | Oklahoma City Thunder | +200 | -700 |
| 2016 | Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | +650 | -400 |
| 2015 | Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | +1600 | -300 |
Keep in mind that the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award is given to the player who is considered the best player in the league during the regular season – it does not take into account playoff performance or past season performances. The award is voted on by a panel of basketball writers after the season concludes.
Who has won the most NBA MVP awards?
| Player | # MVP Awards Won | Winning Team of MVP |
|---|---|---|
| Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar | 6 | Milwaukee Bucks (3), Los Angeles Lakers (3) |
| Bill Russell | 5 | Boston Celtics |
| Michael Jordan | 5 | Chicago Bulls |
| Wilt Chamberlain | 4 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| LeBron James | 4 | Cleveland Cavaliers (2), Miami Heat (2) |
| Nikola Jokic | 3 | Denver Nuggets |
| Moses Malone | 3 | Houston Rockets (2), Philadelphia 76ers (1) |
| Larry Bird | 3 | Boston Celtics |
| Magic Johnson | 3 | Los Angeles Lakers |
It’s no surprise seeing Abdul-Jabbar’s name at the top of this list –one of the best players of all time, he dominated the league six times between two different squads, earning his rightful place as the most decorated MVP winner in the NBA. Tailing him, Bill Russell and Michael Jordan contributed five MVP wins within ten years each.
NBA Teams with the Most MVP Winners
| Team | # MVP Awards Won | Most Recent Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 10 | Larry Bird (1986) |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 8 | Kobe Bryant (2008) |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 7 | Joel Embiid (2023) |
| Chicago Bulls | 6 | Derrick Rose (2011) |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 5 | Giannis Antetokounmpo (2020) |
| Houston Rockets | 4 | James Harden (2018) |
Although Boston tops our list with 10 MVP winners throughout their history, they haven’t had a player earn the honor in over 30 years – Bill Russel contributes half of these honors alone. The Lakers are just behind their rivals with a star-studded cast of MVPs including Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neill and Magic Johnson.
NBA MVP Winners by Position
| Position | # MVP Awards Won |
|---|---|
| Center | 30 |
| Point Guard | 11 |
| Power Forward | 11 |
| Small Forward | 9 |
| Shooting Guard | 8 |
Centers are a favorite candidate for MVP, and it’s not hard to see why – inherent size and athleticism helps them create defensive shutdowns, secure rebounds and power through defenders on offense.
In a role that allows excellence at all levels of the game, a star center can both completely stump the opponent’s offense and rack up points for their side of the board; this gives them heightened attention in the NBA media and promotes their case for MVP candidacy throughout the season.
How To Read NBA Awards Odds
When you visit your NBA betting site of choice, you’ll notice 2024-25 NBA MVP odds laid out like this:
- Nikola Jokic, +350
- Luka Doncic, +370
- Joel Embiid, +550
Unlike a moneyline bet where favorites are shown by the minus sign (-) and underdogs have a plus sign (+), the player with the lowest odds with the plus sign (+) is the fave. In this scenario, Nikola Jokic is favored. If you were to bet $100 on Jokic in the NBA MVP betting odds and it hits, you would win $350– your $100 is returned and you would get $450 in profit.
If you were to bet on which player will be named MVP, you would make a futures bet.
What Is A Futures Bet?
This is a bet made on events that will happen in time. To make a futures bet you would first use the handicapping info on this page to make your decision. Our Odds Calculator can give you an idea of how much you’d win based on the MVP odds and the amount of money you bet.
For example, Embiid, last year’s MVP, is at +1200, giving him a 7.69 percent implied chance of winning the award. A $100 bet on Joker would pay out $1,300.
