🏀 NBA Finals MVP Odds & Favorites 2025-26: Brunson Favored Over Wembanyama, Towns

Jalen Brunson (+200) is the betting favorite in the NBA Finals MVP odds, ahead of Victor Wembanyama (+400) and Karl-Anthony Towns (+2000).
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) look for the ball during a game, and both are featured in our 2026 NBA Finals MVP odds.
Pictured: New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) look for the ball during a game, and both are featured in our 2026 NBA Finals MVP odds. Photo by Scott Wachter / Imagn Images.
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Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has become a +200 betting favorite in the 2026 NBA Finals MVP odds after New York won the first two games of the series.

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama - who was the pre-series favorite - has the second-shortest odds at +400, ahead of Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns at +2000.


📊 NBA Finals MVP odds 2026

Our NBA Finals MVP odds update in real time based on the latest NBA odds.


🤑 NBA Finals MVP predictions

Dustin SaraciniI think you have to go Brunson here if you haven't already dropped an NBA Finals MVP wager. He's been the ultimate closer this playoffs, and if the Knicks were to take down either the Thunder or Spurs in the Finals, it's the absolute best bet on the board.


🔢 NBA Finals MVP opening odds

Odds via FanDuel.

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: +230
  • Nikola Jokic: +900
  • Donovan Mitchell: +1000
  • Jalen Brunson: +1200
  • Luka Doncic: +1700
  • Kevin Durant: +1800
  • Anthony Edwards: +2200
  • Kawhi Leonard: +2500
  • Paolo Banchero: +2700
  • Evan Mobley: +3000

🏅 NBA Finals MVP past award winners

Team Year Playoff odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 2025 +1000
Jaylen Brown 2024 +700
Nikola Jokic 2023  -350
Stephen Curry 2022 -110
Giannis Antetokounmpo 2021 +275
LeBron James 2020 -160
Kawhi Leonard 2019 +245
Kevin Durant 2018 -135
Kevin Durant 2017 +190
LeBron James 2016 +225
Andre Iguodala 2015 +12500
Kawhi Leonard 2014 +1800
LeBron James 2013 -250

❓ NBA Finals MVP FAQs

Who is the favorite to win NBA Finals MVP this season?

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is the favorite to win NBA Finals MVP at +200 odds.

Who won NBA Finals MVP last year?

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won NBA Finals MVP last season after defeating the Indiana Pacers in seven games.

When will the 2026 NBA Finals MVP be announced?

The NBA Finals MVP award will be announced following the conclusion of the 2026 NBA Finals in June.


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