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NBA Rookie of the Year odds: Cooper Flagg leads the way after latest update [1/22/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get the latest NBA Rookie of the Year odds sourced from each major sportsbook.
Cooper Flagg headlines the latest NBA Rookie of the Year odds for the 2025/26 season. As of January 22, 2026, the Mavericks forward is listed at -900, ahead of players such as Kon Knueppel and VJ Edgecombe.
Dimers’ analysis of the ROTY market compares odds across major US sportsbooks, helping bettors identify where the best value lies among this season’s top contenders.
NBA Rookie of the Year odds as of 1/22/2026
According to the latest update, Cooper Flagg is the outright favorite to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award, with an implied 90.0% chance of being recognized as the league’s best first-year player.
He currently sits ahead of several standout newcomers in the rookie raceeveral standout newcomers in the rookie race..
Favorites to win NBA Rookie of the Year
See which rookies join Flagg in the top 10 — along with their best available odds.
Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Cooper Flagg is the current frontrunner for the NBA Rookie of the Year award, according to the sportsbooks, with the best odds of -900 available at FanDuel, implying a win probability of 90.0%.
Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
Kon Knueppel is the second favorite for Rookie of the Year, with odds of +600 available at DraftKings, which translates to an implied probability of 14.3% for the Hornets star.
VJ Edgecombe (76ers)
Rounding out the top three Rookie of the Year contenders is VJ Edgecombe of the Philadelphia 76ers. The combo guard has odds of +2200 at DraftKings, giving him an implied 4.3% chance of winning the award.
| Player (Team) | Best ROTY Odds |
|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg (Mavericks) | -900 @ FanDuel |
| Kon Knueppel (Hornets) | +600 @ DraftKings |
| VJ Edgecombe (76ers) | +2200 @ DraftKings |
| Derik Queen (Grizzlies) | +5000 @ FanDuel |
| Cedric Coward (Spurs) | +10000 @ DraftKings |
| Jeremiah Fears (Nets) | +20000 @ FanDuel |
| Dylan Harper (Wizards) | +20000 @ FanDuel |
| Egor Demin (Jazz) | +40000 @ DraftKings |
List of NBA Rookie of the Year winners
In the past 10 seasons, ROTY winners have included Ja Morant, Stephon Castle and Karl Anthony-Towns.
- 2025: Stephon Castle (Spurs)
- 2024: Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
- 2023: Paolo Banchero (Magic)
- 2022: Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
- 2021: LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
- 2020: Ja Morant (Grizzlies)
- 2019: Luka Doncic (Mavericks)
- 2018: Ben Simmons (76ers)
- 2017: Malcolm Brogdon (Bucks)
- 2016: Karl Anthony-Towns (Timberwolves)
More NBA player awards odds as of January 22, 2026
Conclusion
As of January 22, 2026, Cooper Flagg is the outright favorite to win NBA Rookie of the Year at -900, followed by Kon Knueppel at +600 and VJ Edgecombe at +2200. These odds give the Mavericks forward an implied 90.0% 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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