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NBA Most Improved Player odds: Deni Avdija leads sportsbook odds after latest update [1/22/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get the latest NBA Most Improved Player odds sourced from each major sportsbook.
Deni Avdija headlines the latest NBA Most Improved Player odds for the 2025/26 season. As of January 22, 2026, the Trail Blazers forward is listed at -190, ahead of players such as Jalen Johnson and Keyonte George.
Dimers’ analysis of the Most Improved market compares odds across major US sportsbooks, helping bettors identify where the best value lies among this season’s top contenders.
NBA Most Improved Player odds as of 1/22/2026
According to the latest update, Deni Avdija is the outright favorite to win the NBA Most Improved Player award, with an implied 65.5% chance of being honored as the league’s most improved player.
He currently sits ahead of several breakout candidates in the most improved race.
Favorites to win NBA Most Improved Player
See which players join Avdija in the top 10 — along with their best available odds.
Deni Avdija (Trail Blazers)
Deni Avdija is the current frontrunner for the NBA Most Improved Player award, according to the sportsbooks, with the best odds of -190 available at DraftKings, implying a win probability of 65.5%.
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Jalen Johnson is the second favorite for Most Improved Player, with odds of +260 available at FanDuel, which translates to an implied probability of 27.8% for the Hawks star.
Keyonte George (Jazz)
Rounding out the top three Most Improved Player contenders is Keyonte George of the Utah Jazz. The combo guard has odds of +900 at DraftKings, giving him an implied 10.0% chance of winning the award.
| Player (Team) | Best Most Improved Odds |
|---|---|
| Deni Avdija (Trail Blazers) | -190 @ DraftKings |
| Jalen Johnson (Hawks) | +260 @ FanDuel |
| Keyonte George (Jazz) | +900 @ DraftKings |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks) | +2500 @ FanDuel |
| Anthony Black (Magic) | +2500 @ DraftKings |
| Peyton Watson (Nuggets) | +3000 @ DraftKings |
| Michael Porter Jr. (Nets) | +4000 @ FanDuel |
| Jaylon Tyson (Cavaliers) | +5000 @ DraftKings |
| Ryan Rollins (Bucks) | +5000 @ FanDuel |
| Jalen Duren (Pistons) | +7000 @ DraftKings |
List of NBA Most Improved Player winners
In the past 10 seasons, Most Imporoved Player winners have included Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pascal Siakam and Dyson Daniels.
- 2025: Dyson Daniels (Hawks)
- 2024: Tyrese Maxey (76ers)
- 2023: Lauri Markkanen (Jazz)
- 2022: Ja Morant (Grizzlies)
- 2021: Julius Randle (Knicks)
- 2020: Brandon Ingram (Pelicans)
- 2019: Pascal Siakam (Raptors)
- 2018: Victor Oladipo (Pacers)
- 2017: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
- 2016: CJ McCollum (Trail Blazers)
More NBA player awards odds as of January 22, 2026
Conclusion
As of January 22, 2026, Deni Avdija is the outright favorite to win NBA Most Improved Player at -190, followed by Jalen Johnson at +260 and Keyonte George at +900. These odds give the Trail Blazers forward an implied 65.5% 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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