The NBA season is hitting its home stretch, and the race for MVP is fully on! While last year’s winner, Shai Gailgeous-Alexander, currently leads the NBA MVP odds for this season, several viable contenders are still within reach. Can Nikola Jokic close the gap and become a 4x MVP? Will Cade Cunningham be able to make a run as he leads the Pistons to a potential top seed in the East?
Let’s look at the current 2026 NBA MVP Odds.
NBA MVP Odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander −140 Nikola Jokic +300 Cade Cunningham +550 Victor Wembanyama +2500 Luka Doncic +4000 Jaylen Brown +4000 Donovan Mitchell +15000 Anthony Edwards +25000 Jalen Brunson +40000 Kawhi Leonard +50000 Tyrese Maxey +50000 Dec 18, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) follows through on a jump shot against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron – Imagn ImagesRookie Of The Year Odds
Cooper Flagg −450 Kon Knueppel +300 VJ Edgecombe +7000 Derik Queen +50000 Cedric Coward +50000Most Improved Player Odds
Jalen Johnson −115 Deni Avdija +280 Jalen Duren +700 Nickeil Alexander-Walker +1000 Keyonte George +1300 Ryan Rollins +2500 Jaylon Tyson +6000 Collin Gillespie +6000 Anthony Black +6000 Michael Porter Jr. +15000 Jaime Jaquez Jr. +40000 Amen Thompson +40000Defensive Player Of The Year Odds
Victor Wembanyama −350 Chet Holmgren +320 Rudy Gobert +1500 Scottie Barnes +4000 Ausar Thompson +7500 Amen Thompson +10000 Bam Adebayo +15000 Cason Wallace +30000 OG Anunoby +30000 Luguentz Dort +30000 Evan Mobley +30000 Dyson Daniels +30000 Derrick White +30000 Draymond Green +40000 Jan 7, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates in the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn – Imagn ImagesAlways Remember To Bet On Sports Responsibly
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Feb 7, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) makes a three-point basket over Chicago Bulls center Nick Richards (13) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks – Imagn ImagesHence then, the article about shai gilgeous alexander nikola jokic lead nba mvp odds with march one week away was published today ( ) and is available on Bleacher Nation ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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