🏀 March Madness MVP Odds 2026: Men's Final Four Most Outstanding Player
After Duke's collapse against UConn knocked Cameron Boozer out of contention for Final Four Most Outstanding Player, there's a new star atop the March Madness MVP odds.
Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg is a +200 odds favorite to win March Madness MVP following the Wolverines dominant win over Tennessee in the Elite Eight. The Wolverines take on an Arizona team in the Final Four that has the second and third biggest MVP favorites, Brayden Burries (+370) and Jaden Bradley (+550).
Illinois' Keaton Wagler (+700) and UConn's Tarris Reed (+1000) are the biggest Final Four Most Outstanding Player favorites from the other side of the bracket.
Prepare for the Final Four with our March Madness predictions.
π March Madness MVP odds 2026
Most Outstanding Player odds via DraftKings.
| Player | Team | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaxel Lendeborg | Michigan | +200 | 33.3% |
| Brayden Burries | Arizona | +370 | 21.3% |
| Jaden Bradley | Arizona | +550 | 15.4% |
| Keaton Wagler | Illinois | +700 | 12.5% |
| Tarris Reed | UConn | +1000 | 9.1% |
| Koa Peat | Arizona | +1300 | 7.1% |
| Alex Karaban | UConn | +1500 | 6.3% |
| David Mirkovic | Illinois | +1800 | 5.3% |
| Braylon Mullins | UConn | +2200 | 4.3% |
| Aday Mara | Michigan | +2500 | 3.8% |
| Morez Johnson Jr. | Michigan | +3000 | 3.2% |
| Silas Demary Jr. | UConn | +3000 | 3.2% |
| Kylan Boswell | Illinois | +3500 | 2.8% |
| Andrej Stojakovic | Illinois | +4500 | 2.2% |
| Solo Ball | UConn | +5000 | 2.0% |
| Tomislav Ivisic | Illinois | +6000 | 1.6% |
| Motiejus Krivas | Arizona | +7500 | 1.3% |
| Elliot Cadeau | Michigan | +7500 | 1.3% |
| Ivan Kharchenkov | Arizona | +9000 | 1.1% |
| Trey McKenney | Michigan | +10000 | 1.0% |
π March Madness MVP history
Since the NCAA Tournament began in 1938-39, the Final Four Most Outstanding Player has gone to a player on the losing team in the championship game just 12 times. Since the NCAA Tournament expansion in 1984-85, it has gone to a player on the winning team every single season.
The last non-championship winning player to take home March Madness MVP was Hakeem Olajuwon in 1983.
| Year | Player | College | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walter Clayton | Florida | β |
| 2024 | Tristen Newton | UConn | β |
| 2023 | Adama Sanogo | UConn | β |
| 2022 | Ochai Agbaji | Kansas | β |
| 2021 | Jared Butler | Baylor | β |
| 2019 | Kyle Guy | Virginia | β |
| 2018 | Donte DiVincenzo | Villanova | β |
| 2017 | Joel Berry II | North Carolina | β |
| 2016 | Ryan Arciadacono | Villanova | β |
| 2015 | Tyus Jones | Duke | β |
| 2014 | Shabazz Napier | UConn | β |
| 2013 | Luke Hancock | Louisville | β |
| 2012 | Anthony Davis | Kentucky | β |
| 2011 | Kemba Walker | UConn | β |
| 2010 | Kyle Singler | Duke | β |
| 2009 | Wayne Ellington | North Carolina | β |
| 2008 | Mario Chalmers | Kansas | β |
| 2007 | Corey Brewer | Florida | β |
| 2006 | Joakim Noah | Florida | β |
| 2005 | Sean May | North Carolina | β |
| 2004 | Emeka Okafor | UConn | β |
| 2003 | Carmelo Anthony | Syracuse | β |
| 2002 | Juan Dixon | Maryland | β |
| 2001 | Shane Battier | Duke | β |
| 2000 | Mateen Cleaves | Michigan State | β |
βMarch Madness MVP FAQs
Who is the March Madness MVP favorite?
Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg is the Final Four Most Outstanding Player odds favorite. His odds (+200) imply a 33.33% probability he'll win the award.
Who won the March Madness MVP last year?
Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. won the Final Four Most Outstanding Player award last season when he led the Gators to their first NCAA Tournament title since 2007.
How is the March Madness MVP determined?
Media members choose the tournament's Most Outstanding Player following the completion of the championship game.
When will March Madness MVP odds be available to bet on?
March Madness MVP odds will be available at our best March Madness betting sites when the NCAA Tournament begins.
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