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NBA NBA_MVP_2026-01-06 odds: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads betting 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_MVP_2026-01-06 odds sourced from each major sportsbook.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines the latest NBA NBA_MVP_2026-01-06 odds for the 2025/26 season. As of January 6, 2026, the Thunder combo guard is listed at -450, ahead of players such as Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham.
Dimers’ analysis of the NBA_MVP_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_MVP_2026-01-06 odds as of 1/6/2026
According to the latest update, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the outright favorite to win the NBA NBA_MVP_2026-01-06 award, with an implied 81.8% 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 NBA_MVP_2026-01-06
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 NBA_MVP_2026-01-06 award, according to the sportsbooks, with the best odds of -450 available at FanDuel, implying a win probability of 81.8%.
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Luka Doncic is the second favorite for NBA_MVP_2026-01-06, with odds of +400 available at DraftKings, which translates to an implied probability of 20.0% for the Lakers star.
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Rounding out the top three NBA_MVP_2026-01-06 contenders is Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons. The combo guard has odds of +3000 at FanDuel, giving him an implied 3.2% chance of winning the award.
| Player (Team) | Best NBA_MVP_2026-01-06 Odds |
|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) | -450 @ FanDuel |
| Luka Doncic (Lakers) | +400 @ DraftKings |
| Cade Cunningham (Pistons) | +3000 @ FanDuel |
| Jaylen Brown (Celtics) | +4000 @ FanDuel |
| Jalen Brunson (Knicks) | +5000 @ FanDuel |
| Tyrese Maxey (76ers) | +7000 @ DraftKings |
| Stephen Curry (Warriors) | +50000 @ DraftKings |
| Kevin Durant (Rockets) | +50000 @ DraftKings |
| Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers) | +50000 @ DraftKings |
| Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves) | +50000 @ DraftKings |
List of NBA NBA_MVP_2026-01-06 winners
In the past 10 seasons, MVP winners have included stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
- 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 January 6, 2026
Conclusion
As of January 6, 2026, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the outright favorite to win NBA NBA_MVP_2026-01-06 at -450, followed by Luka Doncic at +400 and Cade Cunningham at +3000. These odds give the Thunder combo guard an implied 81.8% 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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