Boston Celtics backup guard Payton Pritchard (-175) continues to hold down the shortest betting odds in the race for 2025 NBA Sixth Man of the Year honors, with Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (+325) and Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets (+700) right behind.
Here's a look at where all viable contenders sit in the race to win the John Havlicek trophy.
2025 NBA Sixth Man Of The Year Odds
Player | Team | Odds |
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Payton Pritchard | Boston Celtics | -175 |
De'Andre Hunter | Atlanta Hawks | +325 |
Amen Thompson | Houston Rockets | +700 |
Naz Reid | Minnesota Timberwolves | +1200 |
Santi Aldama | Memphis Grizzlies | +1800 |
Malik Beasley | Detroit Pistons | +2000 |
Bobby Portis | Milwaukee Bucks | +8000 |
Bradley Beal | Phoenix Suns | +10000 |
Odds as of January 28, 2025 at BetMGM
NBA Sixth Man Of The Year Betting Favorite: Payton Pritchard, Boston Celtics (-175)
Simply put, Boston's depth is Pritchard and not much beyond that. The second unit in general accounts for 29.7 points per game (26th in league), with Pritchard providing nearly half of that himself at 14.1, which should be enough of an indicator as to why he's currently at minus money for this award.
A win for Pritchard would mark the organization's second Sixth Man of the Year winner in three years, as Malcolm Brogdon was crowned following the 2022-23 campaign. His offensive output isn't the highest for bench players across the Association, but his impact when he takes the floor and ability to spot Boston's loaded starting lineup minutes while maintaining the highest level of play can't be understated.
NBA Sixth Man Of The Year Risk: Amen Thompson, Houston Rockets (+700)
The Amen Thompson bandwagon is building steam, but an injury to teammate Jabari Smith Jr. could ultimately derail his chances for this trophy. Yes, Thompson has come off the bench 27 out of a possible 42 games, but since entering the starting lineup with Smith Jr. hurt, his numbers have been so unworldly that it (should) be next to impossible to move him back to a bench role.
Keeping that projected outcome in mind, Thompson would then be ineligible for this award if he ends up starting more games than he enters as a reserve. If Smith Jr. regains his spot, however, then these odds get accentuated even further and end up being an absolute bargain.
Past 10 NBA Sixth Man Of The Year Winners
Year | Winner | Team | Opening Odds |
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2024 | Naz Reid | Minnesota Timberwolves | +5000 |
2023 | Malcolm Brogdon | Boston Celtics | +1100 |
2022 | Tyler Herro | Miami Heat | +1100 |
2021 | Jordan Clarkson | Utah Jazz | +700 |
2020 | Montrezl Harrell | Los Angeles Clippers | +1100 |
2019 | Lou Williams | Los Angeles Clippers | +300 |
2018 | Lou Williams | Los Angeles Clippers | +8000 |
2017 | Eric Gordon | Houston Rockets | N/A |
2016 | Jamal Crawford | Los Angeles Clippers | N/A |
2015 | Lou Williams | Toronto Raptors | N/A |
The Los Angeles Clippers emerged with four Sixth Man of the Year winners in a five-year span from 2016 through 2020 during this stretch. They've also had players finish in the top-five in voting each of the last three years with Norman Powell and Luke Kennard, as well.
Who Has Won The Most NBA Sixth Man Of The Year Awards?
Awards | Player | Teams | Years |
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3 | Lou Williams | Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Clippers (2) | 2015, 2018, 2019 |
3 | Jamal Crawford | Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Clippers (2) | 2010, 2014, 2016 |
2 | Kevin McHale | Boston Celtics | 1984, 1985 |
2 | Ricky Pierce | Milwaukee Bucks | 1987, 1990 |
2 | Detlef Schrempf | Indiana Pacers | 1991, 1992 |
Lou Williams and Jamal Crawford are widely considered to be two of, if not the two greatest scorers and players off the bench the league has ever seen, and their three Sixth Man of the Year wins apiece justifies such a distinction.
NBA Teams With Most Sixth Man Of The Year Winners
Awards | Team | Years |
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5 | Los Angeles Clippers | 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
4 | Phoenix Suns | 1989, 1998, 2000, 2007 |
4 | Boston Celtics | 1984, 1985, 1986, 2023 |
3 | Dallas Mavericks | 1988, 2004, 2009 |
3 | New York Knicks | 1995, 1997, 2013 |
2 | Indiana Pacers | 1991, 1992 |
2 | Philadelphia 76ers | 1983, 2001 |
2 | Milwaukee Bucks | 1987, 1990 |
2 | Chicago Bulls | 1996, 2005 |
It's crazy to think that the Clippers didn't have a single Sixth Man of the Year winner a decade ago, but now hold the record for the most in league history.
NBA Teams With Zero Sixth Man Of The Year Winners
The following teams have never had an NBA Sixth Man of the Year winner: Brooklyn Nets, Denver Nuggets, New Orleans Pelicans, Washington Wizards, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Golden State Warriors.
How To Read NBA Sixth Man Of The Year Odds
When you visit your NBA betting site of choice, you’ll notice 2024-25 NBA Sixth Man of the Year odds laid out like this:
It's like a moneyline bet where favorites are shown by the minus sign (-) and underdogs have a plus sign (+). In this scenario, Payton Pritchard is favored despite being at plus money. If you were to bet $100 on Pritchard in the NBA Sixth Man of the Year betting odds and it hits, you would win $375– your $100 is returned and you would get $275 in profit.
If you were to bet on which player will be named Sixth Man of the Year, you would make a futures bet.
What Is A Futures Bet?
This is a bet made on events that will happen in time. In this case, it’s Sixth Man of the Year. 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 Sixth Man of the Year odds and the amount of money you bet.