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New NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds show Victor Wembanyama as favorite [4/7/2026]
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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.
Victor Wembanyama headlines the latest NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds for the 2025/26 season. As of April 7, 2026, the Spurs forward is listed at -8000, ahead of players such as Chet Holmgren and Scottie Barnes.
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 4/7/2026
According to the latest update, Victor Wembanyama is the outright favorite to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award, with an implied 98.8% 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 Wembanyama in the top 10 — along with their best available odds.
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
Victor Wembanyama is the current frontrunner for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award, according to the sportsbooks, with the best odds of -8000 available at DraftKings, implying a win probability of 98.8%.
Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Chet Holmgren is the second favorite for Defensive Player of the Year, with odds of +600 available at FanDuel, which translates to an implied probability of 14.3% for the Thunder star.
Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
Rounding out the top three Defensive Player of the Year contenders is Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors. The forward has odds of +20000 at DraftKings, giving him an implied 0.5% chance of winning the award.
| Player (Team) | Best DPOY Odds |
|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama (Spurs) | -8000 @ DraftKings |
| Chet Holmgren (Thunder) | +600 @ FanDuel |
| Scottie Barnes (Raptors) | +20000 @ DraftKings |
| Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves) | +20000 @ DraftKings |
List of NBA Defensive Player of the Year winners
In the past 10 seasons, DPOY winners have included Evan Mobley, Kawhi Leonard 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 April 7, 2026
Conclusion
As of April 7, 2026, Victor Wembanyama is the outright favorite to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year at -8000, followed by Chet Holmgren at +600 and Scottie Barnes at +20000. These odds give the Spurs forward an implied 98.8% chance to win the award.
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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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