🏀 March Madness MVP Predictions & Picks 2026: Boozer Opens As Favorite
Duke's Cameron Boozer is likely to be the most popular target for March Madness MVP predictions and picks as the +360 opening favorite in the betting market. The freshman star is the runaway favorite to win the Wooden Award and has the Blue Devils ranked No. 1 in the country.
However, last year, Duke freshman Cooper Flagg opened as the March Madness MVP favorite (+370) and was knocked out before the NCAA Tournament. Could another college basketball star do the same to Boozer and Co.?
🔮 March Madness MVP predictions 2026: Opening odds
Here are the 2026 Most Outstanding Player odds for the NCAA Tournament, via DraftKings:
| Player | Team | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Boozer | Duke | +360 | 21.7% |
| Yaxel Lendeborg | Michigan | +500 | 16.7% |
| Thomas Haugh | Florida | +1200 | 7.7% |
| Brayden Burries | Arizona | +1300 | 7.1% |
| Jaden Bradley | Arizona | +1600 | 5.9% |
| Morez Johnson Jr. | Michigan | +1800 | 5.3% |
| Kingston Flemings | Houston | +1800 | 5.3% |
| Joshua Jefferson | Iowa State | +2200 | 4.3% |
| Alex Condon | Florida | +2500 | 3.8% |
| Elliot Cadeau | Michigan | +3000 | 3.2% |
| Braden Smith | Purdue | +3500 | 2.8% |
| Aday Mara | Michigan | +3500 | 2.8% |
| Xaivian Lee | Florida | +4000 | 2.4% |
| Koa Peat | Arizona | +4000 | 2.4% |
| Emanuel Sharp | Houston | +4000 | 2.4% |
| Tarris Reed | UConn | +4500 | 2.2% |
| Keaton Wagler | Illinois | +4500 | 2.2% |
| Tamin Lipsey | Iowa State | +5000 | 2.0% |
| Solo Ball | UConn | +5500 | 1.8% |
| Darius Acuff Jr. | Arkansas | +5500 | 1.8% |
| Trey Kaufman-Renn | Purdue | +6000 | 1.6% |
| Milos Uzan | Houston | +6000 | 1.6% |
| Motiejus Krivas | Arizona | +6000 | 1.6% |
| Graham Ike | Gonzaga | +6000 | 1.6% |
| Darryn Peterson | Kansas | +6500 | 1.5% |
| Milan Momcilovic | Iowa State | +7000 | 1.4% |
| Jeremy Fears Jr. | Michigan State | +7000 | 1.4% |
| Boogie Fland | Florida | +7000 | 1.4% |
| Isaiah Evans | Duke | +7500 | 1.3% |
| Zuby Ejiofor | St. John's | +8000 | 1.2% |
| Dame Sarr | Duke | +8000 | 1.2% |
| Tyler Tanner | Vanderbilt | +9000 | 1.1% |
| Flory Bidunga | Kansas | +9000 | 1.1% |
| Alex Karaban | UConn | +9000 | 1.1% |
| Thijs De Ridder | Virginia | +10000 | 1.0% |
| Pryce Sandfort | Nebraska | +10000 | 1.0% |
| Malik Thomas | Virginia | +10000 | 1.0% |
| David Mirkovic | Illinois | +10000 | 1.0% |
| Trevon Brazile | Arkansas | +12000 | 0.8% |
| Andrej Stojakovic | Illinois | +12000 | 0.8% |
| Nick Boyd | Wisconsin | +12000 | 0.8% |
| Kylan Boswell | Illinois | +12000 | 0.8% |
🏅 Past March Madness MVP winners
| Year | Player | College | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Tristen Newton | Connecticut | ✅ |
| 2023 | Adama Sanogo | Connecticut | ✅ |
| 2022 | Ochai Agbaji | Kansas | ✅ |
| 2021 | Jared Butler | Baylor | ✅ |
| 2019 | Kyle Guy | Virginia | ✅ |
| 2018 | Donte DiVincenzo | Villanova | ✅ |
| 2017 | Joel Berry II | North Carolina | ✅ |
| 2016 | Ryan Arciadacono | Villanova | ✅ |
| 2015 | Tyus Jones | Duke | ✅ |
| 2014 | Shabazz Napier | Connecticut | ✅ |
| 2013 | Luke Hancock | Louisville | ✅ |
| 2012 | Anthony Davis | Kentucky | ✅ |
| 2011 | Kemba Walker | Connecticut | ✅ |
| 2010 | Kyle Singler | Duke | ✅ |
| 2009 | Wayne Ellington | North Carolina | ✅ |
| 2008 | Mario Chalmers | Kansas | ✅ |
| 2007 | Corey Brewer | Florida | ✅ |
| 2006 | Joakim Noah | Florida | ✅ |
| 2005 | Sean May | North Carolina | ✅ |
| 2004 | Emeka Okafor | Connecticut | ✅ |
| 2003 | Carmelo Anthony | Syracuse | ✅ |
| 2002 | Juan Dixon | Maryland | ✅ |
| 2001 | Shane Battier | Duke | ✅ |
| 2000 | Mateen Cleaves | Michigan State | ✅ |
❓ March Madness MVP FAQs
Who is the March Madness MVP favorite?
Odds are not yet available for the Final Four Most Outstanding Player award, but Duke's Cameron Boozer is expected to open as the favorite.
How is the March Madness MVP determined?
Media members choose the tournament's Most Outstanding Player following the completion of the championship game.
How can I bet on the March Madness MVP?
Once the March Madness MVP odds are available at our best March Madness betting sites, simply access these markets via your sportsbook of choice, search for "March Madness MVP" (or "Most Outstanding Player"), select the player you wish to bet on, set your stake, and send it through.
Who won last year's March Madness MVP?
Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. won the Final Four Most Outstanding Player award last season when he led the Gators to their first NCAA Tournament title since 2007.
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