🏀 NBA MVP Odds & Favorites 2026: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Pulls Away as Favorite
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a -4000 betting favorite in the NBA MVP odds.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has the second-shortest odds at +5000, while San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama is +6000 after being listed at +350 on March 31.
📊 Live NBA MVP odds 2026
Our NBA MVP odds 2026 update in real time based on the NBA odds.
🤑 NBA MVP betting insights
Betting insights via BetMGM, current as of April 7:
| Player | Team | Current odds | Ticket % 🎟️ | Handle % 💰 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | Pistons | Off the board (OTB) | 20.9% | 12.9% |
| Victor Wembanyama | Spurs | +2000 | 20.1% | 19.3% |
| Luka Doncic | Lakers | OTB | 13.8% | 14.5% |
| Nikola Jokic | Nuggets | +6600 | 10.8% | 14.5% |
| Jaylen Brown | Celtics | OTB | 9.2% | 3.6% |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Thunder | -5000 | 5% | 24% |
BetMGM is in a strong position, especially with Cade Cunningham and Luka Doncic already off the board, having accounted for 27.4% of the handle.
Wembanyama and Jokic combine for 33.8% of the handle, and it is very unlikely that either will pull ahead of Gilgeous-Alexander.
🔢 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 at -4000.
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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