NBA MVP Odds & Favorites 2026-27: Wembanyama Leads Gilgeous-Alexander, Doncic & Jokic

Victor Wembanyama is the +260 NBA MVP favorite, followed by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (+380), Luka Doncic (+450), and Nikola Jokic (+800).
 San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) dribbles up the court in the first half against the Phoenix Suns as we analyze the NBA MVP odds.
Pictured: San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) dribbles up the court in the first half against the Phoenix Suns as we analyze the NBA MVP odds. Photo by Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images.
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San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama leads the 2026-27 NBA MVP odds at +260, followed by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at +380. Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic sits third at +450, ahead of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic at +800.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards follows at +900, while Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum sits at +1600. Miami Heat forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is next at +2000, followed by Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham at +4000.

Read on for the latest 2026-27 NBA MVP odds.


NBA MVP Live Odds

NBA MVP opening odds

NBA odds via DraftKings, as of July 21.

Player Odds Player Odds
Victor Wembanyama +200 Stephen Curry +17000
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander +350 Kevin Durant +17000
Nikola Jokic +400 Kawhi Leonard +17000
Luka Doncic +650 Cooper Flagg +17000
Giannis Antetokounmpo +1200 Paolo Banchero +25000
Anthony Edwards +1500 Jalen Johnson +30000
Cade Cunningham +1700 Zion Williamson +35000
Jayson Tatum +3000 Scottie Barnes +35000
Jalen Brunson +5000 LeBron James +40000
Jaylen Brown +8000 Anthony Davis +40000
Donovan Mitchell +8000 Jamal Murray +50000
Tyrese Maxey +15000 Deni Avdija +50000
Tyrese Haliburton +15000 Austin Reaves +50000
LaMelo Ball +15000 Karl-Anthony Towns +60000
Joel Embiid +15000 Alperen Sengun +60000
Devin Booker +15000

NBA MVP recent betting history

Preseason odds via Covers' Sports Odds History.

Year Name Team Preseason odds
2025-26 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Thunder +275
2024-25 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Thunder +400
2023-24 Nikola Jokic Nuggets +450
2022-23 Joel Embiid 76ers +600
2021-22 Nikola Jokic Nuggets +1600
2020-21 Nikola Jokic Nuggets +2500
2019-20 Giannis Antetokounmpo Bucks +210
2018-19 Giannis Antetokounmpo Bucks +475
2017-18 James Harden Rockets +1100
2016-17 Russell Westbrook Thunder +200

NBA MVP FAQs

Who is the favorite to win NBA MVP?

Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama is a +200 betting favorite in the 2026-27 NBA MVP odds.

Who won NBA MVP last year?

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the 2026 NBA MVP award.

When will the NBA MVP be decided?

The 2026 NBA MVP was announced on May 17, so expect the 2027 award to be announced in mid-May 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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