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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
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Victor Wembanyama headlines the latest NBA MVP odds for the 2025/26 season. As of June 16, 2026, the Spurs forward is listed at +200, ahead of players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic.
Dimers’ analysis of the MVP market compares odds across major US sportsbooks, helping bettors identify where the best value lies among this season’s top contenders.
NBA MVP odds as of 6/16/2026
According to the latest update, Victor Wembanyama is the outright favorite to win the NBA MVP award, with an implied 33.3% chance of taking home the league’s top individual honor.
He currently sits ahead of several taking home the league’s top individual honor.
Favorites to win NBA MVP
See which stars join Wembanyama in the top 10 — along with their best available odds.
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
Victor Wembanyama is the current frontrunner for the NBA MVP award, according to the sportsbooks, with the best odds of +200 available at DraftKings, implying a win probability of 33.3%.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the second favorite for MVP, with odds of +350 available at DraftKings, which translates to an implied probability of 22.2% for the Thunder star.
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Rounding out the top three MVP contenders is Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets. The center has odds of +400 at DraftKings, giving him an implied 20.0% chance of winning the award.
| Player (Team) | Best MVP Odds |
|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama (Spurs) | +200 @ DraftKings |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) | +350 @ DraftKings |
| Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) | +400 @ DraftKings |
| Luka Doncic (Lakers) | +650 @ DraftKings |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks) | +1500 @ DraftKings |
| Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves) | +1500 @ DraftKings |
| Cade Cunningham (Pistons) | +1700 @ DraftKings |
| Jayson Tatum (Celtics) | +3000 @ DraftKings |
| Jalen Brunson (Knicks) | +3000 @ DraftKings |
| Jaylen Brown (Celtics) | +8000 @ DraftKings |
List of NBA MVP winners
In the past 10 seasons, MVP winners have included stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic and James Harden.
- 2025: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
- 2024: Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
- 2023: Joel Embiid (76ers)
- 2022: Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
- 2021: Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
- 2020: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
- 2019: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
- 2018: James Harden (Rockets)
- 2017: Russell Westbrook (Thunder)
- 2016: Stephen Curry (Warriors)
More NBA player awards odds as of June 16, 2026
Conclusion
As of June 16, 2026, Victor Wembanyama is the outright favorite to win NBA MVP at +200, followed by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at +350 and Nikola Jokic at +400. These odds give the Spurs forward an implied 33.3% 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 uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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