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NBA Rookie of the Year odds: Cooper Flagg leads betting odds after latest update [11/4/2025]
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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 November 4, 2025, the three players are listed at -110, ahead of players such as VJ Edgecombe and KonKnueppel.
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 11/4/2025
According to the latest update, Cooper Flagg is the outright favorite to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award, with an implied 52.4% 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 -110 available at FanDuel, implying a win probability of 52.4%.
VJ Edgecombe (76ers)
VJ Edgecombe is the second favorite for Rookie of the Year, with odds of +120 available at DraftKings, which translates to an implied probability of 45.5% for the 76ers star.
Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
Rounding out the top three Rookie of the Year contenders is Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets. The combo guard has odds of +1400 at DraftKings, giving him an implied 6.7% chance of winning the award.
| Player (Team) | Best ROTY Odds |
|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg (Mavericks) | -110 @ FanDuel |
| VJ Edgecombe (76ers) | +120 @ DraftKings |
| Kon Knueppel (Hornets) | +1400 @ DraftKings |
| Cedric Coward (Grizzlies) | +2500 @ DraftKings |
| Tre Johnson (Wizards) | +3000 @ DraftKings |
| Dylan Harper (Spurs) | +3500 @ DraftKings |
| Jeremiah Fears (Raptors) | +4500 @ DraftKings |
| Collin Murray-Boyles (Hornets) | +6000 @ FanDuel |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner (Jazz) | +6000 @ DraftKings |
List of NBA Rookie of the Year winners
In the past 10 seasons, ROTY winners have included LaMelo Ball, Stephon Castle and Victor Wembanyama.
- 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 November 4, 2025
Conclusion
As of November 4, 2025, Cooper Flagg is the outright favorite to win NBA Rookie of the Year at -110, followed by VJ Edgecombe at +120 and Kon Knueppel at +1400. These odds give the Mavericks forward an implied 52.4% 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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