NBA MVP Odds & Favorites 2026: Gilgeous-Alexander Remains Alone at the Top
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remains all alone at the top of the NBA MVP odds leaderboard.
Trailing Gilgeous-Alexander's -400 odds are Luka Doncic (+800), Cade Cunningham (+2500), Jaylen Brown (+4000), and Jalen Brunson (+7500).
📊 Live NBA MVP odds 2026
Our 2026 NBA MVP odds update in real time based on the NBA odds.
🤑 NBA MVP betting insights
Betting insights via BetMGM, current as of Jan. 14.
| Player | Current odds | Ticket % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | Off the board (OTB) | 18.1% | 18.7% |
| Cade Cunningham | +1400 | 13.1% | 6.7% |
| Luka Doncic | +700 | 12.1% | 21.7% |
| Nikola Jokic | OTB | 12.1% | 15.7% |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | -425 | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Anthony Edwards | +8000 | 5.3% | 4% |
| Tyrese Maxey | +8000 | 5.2% | 3.7% |
| Jaylen Brown | +3000 | 4.8% | 1.8% |
| Jalen Brunson | +5000 | 3.5% | 2.7% |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | OTB | 3.2% | 2.9% |
🔢 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 NBA MVP odds favorite at -400 odds, which translate to an implied probability of 80%.
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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