NBA Finals MVP Odds & Favorites 2027: Wembanyama, Gilgeous-Alexander Open as Co-Favorites
Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama and Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are +290 co-favorites in the 2027 NBA Finals MVP odds.
Last season's Finals MVP, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, has the third-shortest odds at +1100, followed by Celtics forward Jayson Tatum at +1800. Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Pistons guard Cade Cunningham are tied for the fifth-shortest odds at +2800.
🔢 NBA Finals MVP opening odds
Opening odds via DraftKings, as of Aug. 9.
| Player | Odds | Player | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | +290 | Donovan Mitchell | +3500 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | +290 | Luka Doncic | +4000 |
| Jalen Brunson | +1100 | Karl-Anthony Towns | +4000 |
| Jayson Tatum | +1800 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | +4000 |
| Nikola Jokic | +2800 | Jalen Williams | +5000 |
| Cade Cunningham | +2800 | Kevin Durant | +5500 |
| Kawhi Leonard | +3000 | LeBron James | +6000 |
| Joel Embiid | +3000 | Tyrese Haliburton | +6000 |
| Anthony Edwards | +3000 | Stephen Curry | +6500 |
| Tyrese Maxey | +3000 | Stephon Castle | +7500 |
| Jaylen Brown | +3500 | Dylan Harper | +8000 |
Players not listed have odds greater than +8000.
🏅 NBA Finals MVP past award winners
NBA odds via Covers' Sports Odds History (prior to the start of the NBA Finals).
| Year | Player | Playoff odds |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jalen Brunson | +200 |
| 2025 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | -625 |
| 2024 | Jaylen Brown | +700 |
| 2023 | Nikola Jokic | -350 |
| 2022 | Stephen Curry | -110 |
| 2021 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | +275 |
| 2020 | LeBron James | -160 |
| 2019 | Kawhi Leonard | +245 |
| 2018 | Kevin Durant | -135 |
| 2017 | Kevin Durant | +190 |
| 2016 | LeBron James | +225 |
| 2015 | Andre Iguodala | +12500 |
| 2014 | Kawhi Leonard | +1800 |
| 2013 | LeBron James | -250 |
❓ NBA Finals MVP FAQs
Who is the favorite to win NBA Finals MVP in 2027?
Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama and Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have opened as +290 co-favorites in the 2027 NBA Finals MVP odds.
Who won NBA Finals MVP in 2026?
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson won NBA Finals MVP in 2026.
When will the 2027 NBA Finals MVP be announced?
The NBA Finals MVP award will be announced following the conclusion of the 2027 NBA Finals in June.
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