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Latest NBA MVP odds have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as favorite [3/17/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines the latest NBA MVP odds for the 2025/26 season. As of March 17, 2026, the Thunder combo guard is listed at -1000, ahead of players such as Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic.
Dimers’ analysis of the MVP market compares odds across major US sportsbooks, helping bettors identify where the best value lies among this season’s top contenders.
NBA MVP odds as of 3/17/2026
According to the latest update, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the outright favorite to win the NBA MVP award, with an implied 90.9% chance of taking home the league’s top individual honor.
He currently sits ahead of several taking home the league’s top individual honor.
Favorites to win NBA MVP
See which stars join Gilgeous-Alexander in the top 10 — along with their best available odds.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the current frontrunner for the NBA MVP award, according to the sportsbooks, with the best odds of -1000 available at FanDuel, implying a win probability of 90.9%.
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs), Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic share the second-best odds to win MVP, with each player listed at +1700 on DraftKings. These odds reflect an implied probability of 5.6% for both of them.
| Player (Team) | Best MVP Odds |
|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) | -1000 @ FanDuel |
| Victor Wembanyama (Spurs) | +1700 @ DraftKings |
| Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) | +1700 @ DraftKings |
| Cade Cunningham (Pistons) | +6000 @ DraftKings |
| Luka Doncic (Lakers) | +10000 @ FanDuel |
| Jaylen Brown (Celtics) | +12000 @ DraftKings |
| Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers) | +50000 @ DraftKings |
| Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves) | +50000 @ DraftKings |
| Kawhi Leonard (Clippers) | +50000 @ DraftKings |
| Jalen Brunson (Knicks) | +100000 @ DraftKings |
List of NBA MVP winners
In the past 10 seasons, MVP winners have included stars like Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic and James Harden.
- 2025: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
- 2024: Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
- 2023: Joel Embiid (76ers)
- 2022: Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
- 2021: Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
- 2020: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
- 2019: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
- 2018: James Harden (Rockets)
- 2017: Russell Westbrook (Thunder)
- 2016: Stephen Curry (Warriors)
More NBA player awards odds as of March 17, 2026
Conclusion
As of March 17, 2026, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the outright favorite to win NBA MVP at -1000, followed by Victor Wembanyama at +1700 and Nikola Jokic at +1700. These odds give the Thunder combo guard an implied 90.9% 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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