MVP Odds for DeMar DeRozan Ever-Changing During Historic Run

It’s been a historic run for Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan of late with eight consecutive games of over 35 points, including 37 points, six rebounds and three assists in Chicago’s 112-108 win over Atlanta Thursday night. His MVP odds have taken a dramatic turn at multiple sportsbooks because of it.

DeRozan has been the focal point of Chicago’s run to the top of the Eastern Conference, and the 32-year-old veteran is averaging a career-high 28.3 points per game. 

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Furthermore, he’s a five-time All Star and has twice received All-NBA honors. 

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Teammate Tristan Thompson is backing DeRozan for MVP:

“In my eyes he’s the MVP of our league. He’s playing at an MVP level. People need to give him his credit and give him his flowers because of what he’s able to do with this team. When things are getting stagnant and we need a big bucket or a big time shot, that’s what big-time players do.’’

Thompson added:

“When it’s money time, you give them the ball and they make something happen. That’s what [DeRozan’s] been doing night in and night out. [Thursday] we were down four with under two minutes left and Javonte [Green] getting the rebound and making those free throws and DeMar with the and-one. That’s what the MVP of the league does. We’re going to do our best to keep riding that horse. It’s a blessing to be watching greatness.’’

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Sportsbooks also have taken notice and readjusted their lines in accordance with DeRozan’s elite play and growing recognition around the league. 

First, BetMGM dropped their number down to +1300 for DeRozan to win the MVP award:

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Caesars Sportsbook wasn’t long to follow suit Friday with huge odds crash:

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Additionally, how about the noted bold Caesars’ bettor who now has built incredible equity in the MVP market to all but guarantee a profit if open to hedging. 

The DeRozan MVP line movement reaffirms how shopping the futures markets can create incredible values, and in particular, how tactful timing can turn into a nice payday.

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