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NBA Most Improved Player odds: Deni Avdija leads betting odds after latest update [1/27/2026]
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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 27, 2026, the Trail Blazers forward is listed at -165, ahead of players such as Keyonte George and Jalen Johnson.
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 1/27/2026
According to the latest update, Deni Avdija is the outright favorite to win the NBA Most Improved Player award, with an implied 62.3% 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 -165 available at DraftKings, implying a win probability of 62.3%.
Keyonte George (Jazz)
Keyonte George is the second favorite for Most Improved Player, with odds of +400 available at DraftKings, which translates to an implied probability of 20.0% for the Jazz star.
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Rounding out the top three Most Improved Player contenders is Jalen Johnson of the Atlanta Hawks. The forward has odds of +450 at FanDuel, giving him an implied 18.2% chance of winning the award.
| Player (Team) | Best Most Improved Odds |
|---|---|
| Deni Avdija (Trail Blazers) | -165 @ DraftKings |
| Keyonte George (Jazz) | +400 @ DraftKings |
| Jalen Johnson (Hawks) | +450 @ FanDuel |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks) | +1500 @ FanDuel |
| Michael Porter Jr. (Nets) | +4000 @ FanDuel |
| Anthony Black (Magic) | +4000 @ FanDuel |
| Ryan Rollins (Bucks) | +4000 @ DraftKings |
| Jaylon Tyson (Cavaliers) | +5000 @ DraftKings |
| Peyton Watson (Nuggets) | +5000 @ DraftKings |
| Jalen Duren (Pistons) | +7000 @ DraftKings |
List of NBA Most Improved Player winners
In the past 10 seasons, Most Imporoved Player winners have included Jimmy Butler, Julius Randle and Brandon Ingram.
- 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 27, 2026
Conclusion
As of January 27, 2026, Deni Avdija is the outright favorite to win NBA Most Improved Player at -165, followed by Keyonte George at +400 and Jalen Johnson at +450. These odds give the Trail Blazers forward an implied 62.3% 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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