🏀 NBA Finals MVP Odds & Favorites 2025-26: SGA Favored Over Wemby, Tatum
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a -110 betting favorite in the NBA Finals MVP odds after claiming the award last season.
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (+550) has the second-shortest odds, followed by Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (++950) and guard Jaylen Brown (+1000).
📊 NBA Finals MVP odds 2026
NBA odds last updated on April 28 - provided by FanDuel.
| Player | Team | Current odds |
|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Thunder | -110 |
| Victor Wembanyama | Spurs | +550 |
| Jayson Tatum | Celtics | +950 |
| Jaylen Brown | Celtics | +1000 |
| Donovan Mitchell | Cavaliers | +1700 |
| Nikola Jokic | Nuggets | +2200 |
| Jalen Brunson | Knicks | +3000 |
| Luka Doncic | Lakers | +4500 |
| Jalen Williams | Thunder | +5000 |
| Cade Cunningham | Pistons | +5000 |
| Chet Holmgren | Thunder | +7500 |
| James Harden | Cavaliers | +10000 |
| Evan Mobley | Cavaliers | +17500 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | Knicks | +17500 |
| De'Aaron Fox | Spurs | +20000 |
| Stephon Castle | Spurs | +20000 |
| LeBron James | Lakers | +20000 |
| Jalen Johnson | Hawks | +35000 |
🤑 NBA Defensive Player of the Year betting insights
Betting insights via BetMGM, current as of April 27.
| Player | Current odds | Ticket % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | +12500 | 16.7% | 5.4% |
| Luka Doncic | +4000 | 14.1% | 11.3% |
| Jayson Tatum | +1000 | 14.1% | 8.7% |
| Victor Wembanyama | +600 | 11.5% | 2.3% |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | -115 | 9% | 13% |
| Nikola Jokic | +3000 | 7.7% | 5.9% |
| Donovan Mitchell | +1600 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Jaylen Brown | +1400 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| Anthony Edwards | Off the board | 2.6% | 1.4% |
| Evan Mobley | +15000 | 2.6% | 0.1% |
| James Harden | +8000 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Jamal Murray | +25000 | 2.6% | 27% |
🔢 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 -110 odds.
Who won NBA Finals MVP last year?
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won NBA Finals MVP last season after defeating the Indiana Pacers in seven games.
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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