NBA MVP Odds (2026-27)

The following post features NBA MVP Odds (2026-27).

As the 2026-27 NBA season approaches, sportsbooks have released Most Valuable Player (MVP) odds, highlighting the leading candidates for the league’s top individual award.

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As the MVP race heats up, bettors and fans can see which players are likely to carry their teams and stand out as the league’s top performers this season.

So, how is the NBA MVP race shaping up for 2026-27? Here’s what you need to know.

MVP Award Odds (2026-27)

Below is a table displaying the odds for the NBA MVP Award. All odds were sourced on Oct 13, 2026. Click here for the very latest odds (via OddsChecker).

Preseason Player Spotlights

Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs

Wembanyama finished third in 2025-26 MVP voting after averaging 25.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, and a league-leading 3.1 blocks while earning unanimous Defensive Player of the Year honors and an All-NBA First Team nod. He led the Spurs to a 62-20 record and an NBA Finals appearance. Entering 2026-27 still only 22 years old and with another year of growth, Wembanyama is the early favorite to claim his first MVP as San Antonio remains a top title contender.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder

The reigning MVP averaged 31.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.6 assists in 2025-26 while leading the Thunder to a league-best 64-18 record before a Western Conference Finals exit. Gilgeous-Alexander has now won back-to-back MVPs and continues to anchor one of the deepest and most talented young teams in the league. He enters 2026-27 as a clear top contender to three-peat if Oklahoma City stays healthy and maintains its elite two-way identity.

Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets

Jokić finished second in 2025-26 MVP voting after posting 27.7 points, a league-leading 12.9 rebounds, and a league-leading 10.7 assists per game—becoming the first player to lead the NBA in both rebounds and assists in the same season. The three-time MVP remains the engine of Denver’s offense. With the Nuggets looking to push deeper into the playoffs in 2026-27, Jokić’s unmatched playmaking and efficiency keep him firmly in the MVP conversation once again.

Luka Dončić, Los Angeles Lakers

Dončić captured the 2025-26 scoring title at 33.5 points per game while adding 7.7 rebounds and 8.3 assists, finishing fourth in MVP voting in his first full season with the Lakers. Los Angeles finished 53-29 and reached the conference semifinals. Now the undisputed face of the franchise after LeBron James’ departure, Dončić enters 2026-27 with an even larger offensive burden and remains one of the most productive individual forces in the league.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami Heat

After joining the Heat in free agency, Antetokounmpo brings his unique blend of size, athleticism, and two-way dominance to a new supporting cast in Miami. The former two-time MVP remains one of the most physically imposing players in the league and will look to elevate a Heat team that finished 43-39 last season. His ability to impact both ends of the floor gives him a realistic path back into the MVP race if Miami contends in the East.

Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves

Edwards continued his rise as one of the league’s most dynamic scorers and playmakers in 2025-26, averaging nearly 29 points while helping the Timberwolves reach the conference semifinals. With the addition of LaMelo Ball and continued growth alongside Rudy Gobert, Edwards enters 2026-27 with a higher offensive ceiling and a more complete supporting cast. His explosiveness and improving all-around game make him a rising threat in the MVP discussion.

Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics

Tatum returns fully healthy after a limited 2025-26 campaign and remains the cornerstone of a reconfigured Celtics roster that added Paul George, Mitchell Robinson, and Mike Conley. Boston finished 56-26 last season before a first-round exit. If Tatum reclaims his All-NBA form and the Celtics contend at the top of the East, he will once again factor into the MVP conversation as one of the league’s most complete two-way stars.

NBA MVP Award (2025-26)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder captured the 2025-26 NBA Most Valuable Player award, earning 83 of 100 first-place votes and finishing with 939 points. He averaged 31.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.6 assists while leading the Thunder to a league-best 64-18 record. Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets finished a clear second with 10 first-place votes and 634 points after posting 27.7 points, a league-leading 12.9 rebounds, and a league-leading 10.7 assists. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs placed third with five first-place votes and 569 points, averaging 25.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, and a league-high 3.1 blocks while also winning unanimous Defensive Player of the Year. Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers finished fourth after leading the league in scoring at 33.5 points per game.

NBA MVP Award

The NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, known as the Michael Jordan Trophy, is bestowed annually upon the player deemed to have delivered the most exceptional performance during the regular season. The winner is selected by a global panel of 100 sportswriters and broadcasters who cover the league. Each voter submits a ballot for five choices, with a weighted points system (10-7-5-3-1). The key criteria for MVP are multifaceted: it weighs a player’s individual statistics, the success of their team (historically a top-three conference finish is vital), and the player’s overall impact, with a mandatory 65-game minimum recently introduced for eligibility.

NBA MVP Award Winner (by Year)

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