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NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds: Chet Holmgren leads betting odds after latest update [1/22/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get the latest NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds sourced from each major sportsbook.
Chet Holmgren headlines the latest NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds for the 2025/26 season. As of January 22, 2026, the Thunder center is listed at -135, ahead of players such as Rudy Gobert and Victor Wembanyama.
Dimers’ analysis of the DPOY market compares odds across major US sportsbooks, helping bettors identify where the best value lies among this season’s top contenders.
NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds as of 1/22/2026
According to the latest update, Chet Holmgren is the outright favorite to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award, with an implied 57.4% chance of claiming the league’s top defensive award.
He currently sits ahead of several elite defenders in the defensive race.
Favorites to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year
See which defensive stars join Holmgren in the top 10 — along with their best available odds.
Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Chet Holmgren is the current frontrunner for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award, according to the sportsbooks, with the best odds of -135 available at FanDuel, implying a win probability of 57.4%.
Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Rudy Gobert is the second favorite for Defensive Player of the Year, with odds of +300 available at DraftKings, which translates to an implied probability of 25.0% for the Timberwolves star.
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
Rounding out the top three Defensive Player of the Year contenders is Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs. The forward has odds of +550 at DraftKings, giving him an implied 15.4% chance of winning the award.
| Player (Team) | Best DPOY Odds |
|---|---|
| Chet Holmgren (Thunder) | -135 @ FanDuel |
| Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves) | +300 @ DraftKings |
| Victor Wembanyama (Spurs) | +550 @ DraftKings |
| Bam Adebayo (Heat) | +1600 @ FanDuel |
| Amen Thompson (Rockets) | +1800 @ DraftKings |
| Scottie Barnes (Raptors) | +3000 @ DraftKings |
| Evan Mobley (Cavaliers) | +3000 @ DraftKings |
| Ausar Thompson (Pistons) | +3500 @ DraftKings |
| Cason Wallace (Thunder) | +3500 @ DraftKings |
| Derrick White (Celtics) | +5000 @ FanDuel |
List of NBA Defensive Player of the Year winners
In the past 10 seasons, DPOY winners have included Evan Mobley, Jaren Jackson Jr. and four-time winner Rudy Gobert.
- 2025: Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
- 2024: Rudy Gobert (Jazz)
- 2023: Jaren Jackson Jr. (Grizzlies)
- 2022: Marcus Smart (Celtics)
- 2021: Rudy Gobert (Jazz)
- 2020: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
- 2019: Rudy Gobert (Jazz)
- 2018: Rudy Gobert (Jazz)
- 2017: Draymond Green (Warriors)
- 2016: Kawhi Leonard (Spurs)
More NBA player awards odds as of January 22, 2026
Conclusion
As of January 22, 2026, Chet Holmgren is the outright favorite to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year at -135, followed by Rudy Gobert at +300 and Victor Wembanyama at +550. These odds give the Thunder center an implied 57.4% chance to win the award.
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All odds and implied probabilities mentioned in this article were verified and are accurate at the time of publication.
Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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