NBA Defensive Player of the Year Odds & Favorites 2026-27: Wembanyama Favored to Repeat
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama is a -360 betting favorite in the 2026-27 NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds.
Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren has the second-shortest odds at +1200, followed by Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (+2500) and Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (+3000).
🔢 NBA Defensive Player of the Year opening odds
Odds via DraftKings as of July 16.
| Player | Odds | Player | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | -360 | Dyson Daniels | +10000 |
| Chet Holmgren | +1200 | Walker Kessler | +12000 |
| Ausar Thompson | +2500 | Ivica Zubac | +15000 |
| Rudy Gobert | +3000 | Donovan Clingan | +15000 |
| Evan Mobley | +4000 | Cason Wallace | +15000 |
| Scottie Barnes | +5000 | Alex Caruso | +15000 |
| Bam Adebayo | +6000 | Alex Sarr | +18000 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | +7500 | Neemias Queta | +20000 |
| Amen Thompson | +7500 | Luguentz Dort | +20000 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | +8000 | Jalen Suggs | +20000 |
| OG Anunoby | +9000 | Jalen Duren | +20000 |
| Jaden McDaniels | +10000 |
Players with odds greater than +20000 are not listed.
🏅 NBA Defensive Player of the Year recent winners
| Year | Name | Team | Preseason odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Victor Wembanyama | Spurs | -185 |
| 2024-25 | Evan Mobley | Cavaliers | +1600 |
| 2023-24 | Rudy Gobert | Timberwolves | +2000 |
| 2022-23 | Jaren Jackson Jr. | Grizzlies | +2000 |
| 2021-22 | Marcus Smart | Celtics | +4000 |
| 2020-21 | Rudy Gobert | Jazz | +300 |
| 2019-20 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Bucks | +400 |
| 2018-19 | Rudy Gobert | Jazz | +163 |
| 2017-18 | Rudy Gobert | Jazz | +325 |
| 2016-17 | Draymond Green | Warriors | +550 |
❓ NBA Defensive Player of the Year FAQs
Who is the favorite to win NBA Defensive Player?
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama is a -360 betting favorite to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
Who won NBA Defensive Player of the Year last season?
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama won NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2025-26.
📃 Affiliate disclosure
Sportsbook Review may receive a commission if you sign up through our links. Not intended for use in MA. Bonuses not applicable in Ontario. 21+ only. (Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER)
Related Articles
