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NBA NBA_DEFENSIVE_PLAYER_OF_THE_YEAR_2026-01-06 odds: Chet Holmgren leads sportsbook odds after latest update [1/6/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get the latest NBA NBA_DEFENSIVE_PLAYER_OF_THE_YEAR_2026-01-06 odds sourced from each major sportsbook.
Chet Holmgren headlines the latest NBA NBA_DEFENSIVE_PLAYER_OF_THE_YEAR_2026-01-06 odds for the 2025/26 season. As of January 6, 2026, the Thunder center is listed at -220, ahead of players such as Bam Adebayo and Amen Thompson.
Dimers’ analysis of the NBA_DEFENSIVE_PLAYER_OF_THE_YEAR_2026-01-06 market compares odds across major US sportsbooks, helping bettors identify where the best value lies among this season’s top contenders.
NBA NBA_DEFENSIVE_PLAYER_OF_THE_YEAR_2026-01-06 odds as of 1/6/2026
According to the latest update, Chet Holmgren is the outright favorite to win the NBA NBA_DEFENSIVE_PLAYER_OF_THE_YEAR_2026-01-06 award, with an implied 68.8% 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 NBA_DEFENSIVE_PLAYER_OF_THE_YEAR_2026-01-06
See which defensive stars join Holmgren in the top 10 — along with their best available odds.
Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Chet Holmgren is the current frontrunner for the NBA NBA_DEFENSIVE_PLAYER_OF_THE_YEAR_2026-01-06 award, according to the sportsbooks, with the best odds of -220 available at DraftKings, implying a win probability of 68.8%.
Bam Adebayo (Heat)
Bam Adebayo is the second favorite for NBA_DEFENSIVE_PLAYER_OF_THE_YEAR_2026-01-06, with odds of +750 available at DraftKings, which translates to an implied probability of 11.8% for the Heat star.
Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Rounding out the top three NBA_DEFENSIVE_PLAYER_OF_THE_YEAR_2026-01-06 contenders is Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets. The combo guard has odds of +1000 at FanDuel, giving him an implied 9.1% chance of winning the award.
| Player (Team) | Best NBA_DEFENSIVE_PLAYER_OF_THE_YEAR_2026-01-06 Odds |
|---|---|
| Chet Holmgren (Thunder) | -220 @ DraftKings |
| Bam Adebayo (Heat) | +750 @ DraftKings |
| Amen Thompson (Rockets) | +1000 @ FanDuel |
| Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves) | +1200 @ DraftKings |
| Scottie Barnes (Raptors) | +2000 @ DraftKings |
| Evan Mobley (Cavaliers) | +2500 @ DraftKings |
| Ausar Thompson (Pistons) | +2500 @ DraftKings |
| Cason Wallace (Thunder) | +3500 @ DraftKings |
| Draymond Green (Warriors) | +3500 @ DraftKings |
| Derrick White (Celtics) | +6000 @ DraftKings |
List of NBA NBA_DEFENSIVE_PLAYER_OF_THE_YEAR_2026-01-06 winners
In the past 10 seasons, DPOY winners have included Evan Mobley, Jaren Jackson Jr. 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 January 6, 2026
Conclusion
As of January 6, 2026, Chet Holmgren is the outright favorite to win NBA NBA_DEFENSIVE_PLAYER_OF_THE_YEAR_2026-01-06 at -220, followed by Bam Adebayo at +750 and Amen Thompson at +1000. These odds give the Thunder center an implied 68.8% chance to win the award.
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