2024 NBA Awards: The NBA Awards betting season is almost over, and during the last week of the season, a number of intriguing races heated up. We examine the final NBA Awards odds, where Nikola Jokic is the overwhelming favourite to win the MVP prize for a record-breaking third time at -5000.
Though it seems too little, too late, since it appears like Jokic will likely win the MVP title for the third time in the last four years, Luka Doncic added some intrigue to the MVP contest.
However, the other prizes, which carry enormous odds in the betting industry, are still up for grabs. This will serve as the ultimate tallying of all the prizes, primarily driven by the opinions of the electorate and less by our beliefs.
The 2024 NBA Awards finalists are expected to be announced in mid-April, with the ceremony set to take place in late May.
2024 NBA Awards Breakdown
NBA Regular Season MVP odds: Nikola Jokic favoured
| PLAYER | ODDS |
| Nikola Jokić | -1500 |
| Luka Doncic | +800 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | +2000 |
| Jayson Tatum | +10000 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | +15000 |
Nikola Jokic (-1500) seems destined to enter the ranks of the eight previous 3-time MVPs in NBA history. The current MVP of the Finals, whose winning streak of two years was snapped by 76ers player Joel Embiid last year, has hit odds that suggest a 90% chance of winning.
Embiid is the greatest loser of the 65-game rule because he has been sidelined since January 30th due to a knee injury. The big man from Serbia is set and prepared to win another NBA MVP award.
From -250 in the middle of March to -1500 in the first week of April, Jokic’s MVP odds have soared. Jokic is playing with the assurance of a two-time MVP and is unstoppable, whether he needs to score or get his teammates involved.
NBA Rookie of the Year odds: Wemby rating high
| Player | Odds | Odds last week | Open. odds |
| Victor Wembanyama | Off | -10000 | -225 |
| Chet Holmgren | Off | +2500 | +500 |
| Brandon Miller | Off | +50000 | +950 |
The odds are off because the frontrunner going with the historic season and there isn’t much competition left for the favourite.
Since LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama has been the most outstanding rookie, therefore he checks both of those boxes. From the first tip of his debut, he wowed us, and as the season goes on, he just appears to get better, more focused, and more amazing.
NBA Most Improved Player of the Year odds: Maxey holding it strong
| PLAYER | ODDS |
| Tyrese Maxey | -250 |
| Coby White | +180 |
| Jalen Williams | +3000 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | +20000 |
This one looks to have turned into a bit of a race, with Coby White’s (+170) explosive breakout being a major factor in the injury-ravaged Bulls’ survival for the postseason. Though we don’t anticipate the 76ers All-Star losing this race unless he misses a few games due to injury (he missed two in late March or early April due to hip pain), we do view this as more of a value opportunity to bet on Tyrese Maxey (-210).
While Maxey has improved in Philadelphia, his performance hasn’t increased as much as White’s has this season. White has +180 Rookie of the Year odds that are bursting with value.
NBA Defensive Player of The Year Odds: Rudy claiming it again
| PLAYER | ODDS |
| Rudy Gobert | -1200 |
| Victor Wembanyama | +750 |
| Anthony Davis | +10000 |
| Bam Adebayo | +10000 |
| Jarrett Allen | +10000 |
Gobert is the clear favourite to earn his fourth Defensive Player of the Year title, according to NBA DPOY odds. Gobert has an implied probability of 92.3% at odds of -1200. It looks like the Frenchman will earn his fourth NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. The league’s top blocker with 3.4, San Antonio rookie Wembanyama, is a potential DPOY winner, but it could be too soon for him. That being said, Gobert is worthless at -1200.
NBA Sixth Man of the Year odds: Can Monk hold on?
| Player | Odds |
| Malik Monk | -150 |
| Naz Reid | +150 |
| Norman Powell | +800 |
| Bobby Portis | +4000 |
The NBA Sixth Man of the Year competition for 2023–24 is almost over. Due to Malik Monk’s MCL sprain, Naz Reid is now able to close the distance. Currently, Monk’s odds are -150 as of April 4. Reid is drawing nearer, and his most recent outings are contributing to that.
Reid is one of the reasons the Minnesota Timberwolves are winning games. While Monk is recovering from a knee injury, Reid has more time to build his resume.
NBA Coach of the Year odds: Mark Daigneault leading
| Coach | Odds |
| Mark Daigneault | -375 |
| Chris Finch | +400 |
| Jamahl Mosley | +1000 |
| Joe Mazzulla | +5000 |
As of right now, Mark Daigneault is the clear favourite to earn NBA Coach of the Year in 2023–2024. Following the Thunder’s quick start, the head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder became the early favourite. After a month, his odds have slightly increased from -215 to -250.
The Thunder are currently tied for the best record in the Western Conference with a 57-25 record. They lead the Denver Nuggets, the reigning champions, by just a half-game. Daigneault is a great pick at -375, especially in light of his accomplishments with this team.
NBA Clutch Player of the Year: Steph Curry
| Player | Odds |
| Stephen Curry | -150 |
| DeMar DeRozan | +110 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 29/1 |
The NBA needs to provide a clearer definition of the award’s criteria because it doesn’t make sense. Even though the award is only in its second year, it appears that voters are gravitating towards critical points per game as their primary statistic. Here’s where you find Curry and DeRozan, who average 4.5 points per game in the clutch.
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