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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Editor
Get the latest NBA Most Improved Player odds sourced from each major sportsbook.
Deni Avdija headlines the latest NBA Most Improved Player odds for the 2025/26 season. As of December 9, 2025, the Trail Blazers forward is listed at +220, ahead of players such as Jalen Duren and Austin Reaves.
Dimers’ analysis of the Most Improved market compares odds across major US sportsbooks, helping bettors identify where the best value lies among this season’s top contenders.
NBA Most Improved Player odds as of 12/9/2025
According to the latest update, Deni Avdija is the outright favorite to win the NBA Most Improved Player award, with an implied 31.2% chance of being honored as the league’s most improved player.
He currently sits ahead of several breakout candidates in the most improved race.
Favorites to win NBA Most Improved Player
See which players join Avdija in the top 10 — along with their best available odds.
Deni Avdija (Trail Blazers)
Deni Avdija is the current frontrunner for the NBA Most Improved Player award, according to the sportsbooks, with the best odds of +220 available at FanDuel, implying a win probability of 31.2%.
Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Jalen Duren is the second favorite for Most Improved Player, with odds of +400 available at DraftKings, which translates to an implied probability of 20.0% for the Pistons star.
Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Rounding out the top three Most Improved Player contenders is Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers. The combo guard has odds of +470 at FanDuel, giving him an implied 17.5% chance of winning the award.
| Player (Team) | Best Most Improved Odds |
|---|---|
| Deni Avdija (Trail Blazers) | +220 @ FanDuel |
| Jalen Duren (Pistons) | +400 @ DraftKings |
| Austin Reaves (Lakers) | +470 @ FanDuel |
| Ryan Rollins (Bucks) | +750 @ DraftKings |
| Jalen Johnson (Hawks) | +800 @ DraftKings |
| Josh Giddey (Bulls) | +900 @ DraftKings |
| Keyonte George (Jazz) | +4000 @ FanDuel |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks) | +5500 @ FanDuel |
| Bennedict Mathurin (Pacers) | +5500 @ FanDuel |
| Dillon Brooks (Suns) | +6000 @ FanDuel |
List of NBA Most Improved Player winners
In the past 10 seasons, Most Imporoved Player winners have included Jimmy Butler, Julius Randle and Dyson Daniels.
- 2025: Dyson Daniels (Hawks)
- 2024: Tyrese Maxey (76ers)
- 2023: Lauri Markkanen (Jazz)
- 2022: Ja Morant (Grizzlies)
- 2021: Julius Randle (Knicks)
- 2020: Brandon Ingram (Pelicans)
- 2019: Pascal Siakam (Raptors)
- 2018: Victor Oladipo (Pacers)
- 2017: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
- 2016: CJ McCollum (Trail Blazers)
More NBA player awards odds as of December 9, 2025
Conclusion
As of December 9, 2025, Deni Avdija is the outright favorite to win NBA Most Improved Player at +220, followed by Jalen Duren at +400 and Austin Reaves at +470. These odds give the Trail Blazers forward an implied 31.2% chance to win the award.
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All odds and implied probabilities mentioned in this article were verified and are accurate at the time of publication.
Ryan Leaver specializes in sports betting analysis across the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. Drawing on advanced statistical models, simulations, and historical data, he produces game previews, betting picks, player prop analysis, and futures coverage to help bettors make more informed decisions.
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