NBA Coach of the Year Odds 2025-26: Magic's Mosley Opens Season as Favorite
Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley leads the NBA Coach of the Year odds race entering the 2025-26 season at +650 odds.
Atlanta Hawks bench boss Quin Snyder barely trails at +850, while Ime Udoka, David Adelman, J.B. Bickerstaff, and Mike Brown are next in line at +1000 odds each.
Meanwhile, I'm targeting a first-year head coach as part of my NBA picks while he looks to return a historic franchise back to the playoffs.
🔢 NBA Coach of the Year opening odds 2025-26
Odds via FanDuel.
- Jamahl Mosley: +650
- Quin Snyder: +850
- Ime Udoka: +1000
- David Adelman: +1000
- J.B. Bickerstaff: +1000
- Mike Brown: +1000
- Mitch Johnson: +1500
- Darko Rajakovic: +1500
- Tyronn Lue: +1600
- JJ Redick: +2000
- Mark Daigneault: +2500
- Nick Nurse: +2500
- Joe Mazzulla: +2500
- Rick Carlisle: +2500
- Erik Spoelstra: +2700
🏆 NBA Coach of the Year odds favorite
🪄 Jamahl Mosley, Magic (+650)
Jamahl Mosley is entering his fifth season in charge of the Magic and coming off two straight playoff appearances. He's the presumptive favorite at +650 after Orlando reshaped its backcourt and is expected to be among the East's elite teams in 2025-26.
Enter guards Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones, major upgrades over Cole Anthony and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. They join a Magic group that All-Star Paolo Banchero and emerging star Franz Wagner headline.
It appears Mosley has been given the pieces to elevate Orlando beyond an also-ran in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, especially with the injuries plaguing other contenders (Celtics, Pacers, 76ers).
If the Magic make that expected leap while winning 50-plus games for the first time since 2010-11, Mosley will be in the running for the award.
A $10 bet on Mosley would net a profit of $65. His +650 odds translate to an implied probability of 13.33%, according to our odds calculator.
👀 My NBA Coach of the Year prediction & best bet
🤠 Mitch Johnson, Spurs (+1500)
It will be Mitch Johnson's first full season as the Spurs' head coach, and there are large shoes for him to fill following legend Gregg Popovich's retirement.
The good news for Johnson is he already has experience on the job after finishing the latter half of last season as San Antonio's interim head coach. And there's a talented young roster ready to take the next step.
It feels like only a matter of time until star Victor Wembanyama is in the conversation for Most Valuable Player, and All-Star guard De'Aaron Fox, reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle, and No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper join him.
The Spurs' success hinges on the health of Wembanyama, who ended last season early due to a blood clot issue. But if he's healthy, the supporting cast around him is built to play winning basketball.
Johnson will have a serious Coach of the Year case if this team makes the playoffs with a winning record, something the Spurs haven't done since 2018-19.
Johnson's +1500 odds translate to an implied probability of 6.25%, with a successful $10 wager netting a $150 profit.
🏆 NBA Coach of the Year past winners
| Year | Name | Team | Preseason odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Kenny Atkinson | Cleveland Cavaliers | +2500 |
| 2023-24 | Mark Daigneault | Oklahoma City Thunder | +700 |
| 2022-23 | Mike Brown | Sacramento Kings | +8000 |
| 2021-22 | Monty Williams | Phoenix Suns | +1200 |
| 2020-21 | Tom Thibodeau | New York Knicks | +8000 |
| 2019-20 | Nick Nurse | Toronto Raptors | +2000 |
| 2018-19 | Mike Budenholzer | Milwaukee Bucks | +1100 |
| 2017-18 | Dwane Casey | Toronto Raptors | +3000 |
❓ NBA Coach of the Year FAQs
Who is the favorite to win NBA Coach of the Year?
Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley is the favorite to win NBA Coach of the Year at +650 odds.
Who won the NBA Coach of the Year last year?
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson won NBA Coach of the Year last season after his team won an Eastern Conference-best 64 games.
When will the NBA Coach of the Year be decided?
We can expect this year's award to be decided at a similar time as last season's, which was on Sunday, April 28, during the NBA playoffs.
What is the NBA Coach of the Year trophy called?
The NBA Coach of the Year trophy is named the Red Auerbach Trophy after the Boston Celtics legend who won nine NBA championships.
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