🏀 NBA Finals MVP Odds & Favorites 2025-26: Gilgeous-Alexander Favored Over Wembanyama

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (+135) leads the NBA Finals MVP odds ahead of Victor Wembanyama (+700), Nikola Jokic (+1100), and Jaylen Brown (+1300).
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) talks to the media as we break down our NBA Finals MVP odds & favorites.
Pictured: Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) talks to the media as we break down our NBA Finals MVP odds & favorites. Photo by Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a +135 betting favorite in the NBA Finals MVP odds after claiming the award last season. 

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (+700) has the second-shortest odds, followed by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (+1100), and Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (+1300).


📊 NBA Finals MVP odds 2026

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🔢 NBA Finals MVP opening odds

Odds via FanDuel.

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: +230
  • Nikola Jokic: +900
  • Donovan Mitchell: +1000
  • Jalen Brunson: +1200
  • Luka Doncic: +1700
  • Kevin Durant: +1800
  • Anthony Edwards: +2200
  • Kawhi Leonard: +2500
  • Paolo Banchero: +2700
  • Evan Mobley: +3000

🏅 NBA Finals MVP past award winners

Team Year Playoff odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 2025 +1000
Jaylen Brown 2024 +700
Nikola Jokic 2023  -350
Stephen Curry 2022 -110
Giannis Antetokounmpo 2021 +275
LeBron James 2020 -160
Kawhi Leonard 2019 +245
Kevin Durant 2018 -135
Kevin Durant 2017 +190
LeBron James 2016 +225
Andre Iguodala 2015 +12500
Kawhi Leonard 2014 +1800
LeBron James 2013 -250

❓ NBA Finals MVP FAQs

Who is the favorite to win NBA Finals MVP this season?

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite to win his second straight NBA Finals MVP at +135 odds.

Who won the NBA Finals MVP last year?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won NBA Finals MVP after defeating the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

When will the 2026 NBA Finals MVP be announced?

The NBA Finals MVP award will be announced following the conclusion of the 2026 NBA Finals in June.


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