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NBA Most Improved Player odds: Jalen Johnson leads betting odds after latest update [12/23/2025]
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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.
Jalen Johnson headlines the latest NBA Most Improved Player odds for the 2025/26 season. As of December 23, 2025, the Hawks forward is listed at +220, ahead of players such as Deni Avdija and Austin Reaves.
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 12/23/2025
According to the latest update, Jalen Johnson is the outright favorite to win the NBA Most Improved Player award, with an implied 31.2% 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 Johnson in the top 10 — along with their best available odds.
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Jalen Johnson is the current frontrunner for the NBA Most Improved Player award, according to the sportsbooks, with the best odds of +220 available at DraftKings, implying a win probability of 31.2%.
Deni Avdija (Trail Blazers)
Deni Avdija is the second favorite for Most Improved Player, with odds of +230 available at FanDuel, which translates to an implied probability of 30.3% for the Trail Blazers star.
Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Rounding out the top three Most Improved Player contenders is Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers. The combo guard has odds of +550 at FanDuel, giving him an implied 15.4% chance of winning the award.
| Player (Team) | Best Most Improved Odds |
|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson (Hawks) | +220 @ DraftKings |
| Deni Avdija (Trail Blazers) | +230 @ FanDuel |
| Austin Reaves (Lakers) | +550 @ FanDuel |
| Jalen Duren (Pistons) | +700 @ FanDuel |
| Josh Giddey (Bulls) | +1100 @ DraftKings |
| Keyonte George (Jazz) | +1600 @ DraftKings |
| Ryan Rollins (Bucks) | +1800 @ DraftKings |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks) | +4500 @ FanDuel |
| Kel'el Ware (Heat) | +4500 @ DraftKings |
| Michael Porter Jr. (Nets) | +6000 @ FanDuel |
List of NBA Most Improved Player winners
In the past 10 seasons, Most Imporoved Player winners have included Jimmy Butler, Pascal Siakam 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 December 23, 2025
Conclusion
As of December 23, 2025, Jalen Johnson is the outright favorite to win NBA Most Improved Player at +220, followed by Deni Avdija at +230 and Austin Reaves at +550. These odds give the Hawks forward an implied 31.2% 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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