🏀 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Odds & Favorites 2026: Wembanyama Our Winner
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama has won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds ahead of Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (+1400).
In a not-so-close race for the 2026 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award, Victor Wembanyama stands tall above the competition. His elite rim protection, versatility, and ability to disrupt offenses on a nightly basis have set him apart, making him the winner.
🤑 NBA Defensive Player of the Year betting insights
Betting insights via BetMGM, current as of March 24.
| Player | Current odds | Ticket % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | -3000 | 21.1% | 45% |
| Chet Holmgren | +1300 | 16.4% | 19.5% |
| Rudy Gobert | +10000 | 14.2% | 14.6% |
| Scottie Barnes | +10000 | 11.6% | 7.7% |
| Amen Thompson | +50000 | 5.1% | 1.6% |
🔢 NBA Defensive Player of the Year opening odds
Odds via FanDuel.
- Victor Wembanyama: -185
- Chet Holmgren: +650
- Amen Thompson: +1600
- Anthony Davis: +1600
- Draymond Green: +1600
- Dyson Daniels: +2000
- Evan Mobley: +2500
- Jalen Suggs: +4000
- Jaren Jackson Jr.: +4000
- Ausar Thompson: +6000
- Luguentz Dort: +7500
🏅 NBA Defensive Player of the Year past winners
| Year | Name | Team | Preseason odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Evan Mobley | Cleveland Cavaliers | +1600 |
| 2023-24 | Rudy Gobert | Minnesota Timberwolves | +2000 |
| 2022-23 | Jaren Jackson Jr. | Memphis Grizzlies | +2000 |
| 2021-22 | Marcus Smart | Boston Celtics | +4000 |
| 2020-21 | Rudy Gobert | Utah Jazz | +300 |
| 2019-20 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | +400 |
| 2018-19 | Rudy Gobert | Utah Jazz | +163 |
| 2017-18 | Rudy Gobert | Utah Jazz | +325 |
| 2016-17 | Draymond Green | Golden State Warriors | +550 |
| 2015-16 | Kawhi Leonard | San Antonio Spurs | +550 |
❓ NBA Defensive Player of the Year FAQs
Who is the favorite to win NBA Defensive Player?
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama wins the NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
Who won NBA Defensive Player of the Year last year?
Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley won NBA Defensive Player of the Year after averaging 1.6 blocks per game and 0.9 steals per game.
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