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NBA MVP odds: Nikola Jokic leads betting odds after latest update [12/2/2025]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
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Nikola Jokic headlines the latest NBA MVP odds for the 2025/26 season. As of December 2, 2025, the Nuggets center is listed at +140, ahead of players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic.
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 12/2/2025
According to the latest update, Nikola Jokic is the outright favorite to win the NBA MVP award, with an implied 41.7% 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 Jokic in the top 10 — along with their best available odds.
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Nikola Jokic is the current frontrunner for the NBA MVP award, according to the sportsbooks, with the best odds of +140 available at DraftKings, implying a win probability of 41.7%.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the second favorite for MVP, with odds of +155 available at FanDuel, which translates to an implied probability of 39.2% for the Thunder star.
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Rounding out the top three MVP contenders is Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers. The combo guard has odds of +270 at FanDuel, giving him an implied 27.0% chance of winning the award.
| Player (Team) | Best MVP Odds |
|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) | +140 @ DraftKings |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) | +155 @ FanDuel |
| Luka Doncic (Lakers) | +270 @ FanDuel |
| Cade Cunningham (Pistons) | +4000 @ DraftKings |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks) | +5000 @ DraftKings |
| Tyrese Maxey (76ers) | +7000 @ DraftKings |
| Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers) | +10000 @ DraftKings |
| Victor Wembanyama (Spurs) | +15000 @ DraftKings |
| Jalen Brunson (Knicks) | +15000 @ FanDuel |
| Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves) | +25000 @ FanDuel |
List of NBA MVP winners
In the past 10 seasons, MVP winners have included stars like Joel Embiid, Steph Curry and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
- 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 December 2, 2025
Conclusion
As of December 2, 2025, Nikola Jokic is the outright favorite to win NBA MVP at +140, followed by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at +155 and Luka Doncic at +270. These odds give the Nuggets center an implied 41.7% 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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