2025-26 NBA MVP odds: SGA creates distance at the top

Who will win the league’s most coveted individual honor this year? Let’s take a look at the odds on DraftKings Sportsbook as of March 4, as well as what to know about the top contenders. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you register or place a bet, FOX Sports may be compensated. Learn more about sports betting on FOX Sports. 2025-26 regular season MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder: -270Last week: -140 What you need to know: SGA is second in the NBA in scoring (31.8), and his Thunder has the best record in the NBA. He’s also in the midst of a remarkable streak of 123 consecutive 20-point games, the second-most in NBA history, behind Wilt Chamberlain (126). The Thunder are also 2-0 against their biggest rivals this season, the Denver Nuggets. SGA is trying to become the 14th player in NBA history to win back-to-back MVP awards. Nikola Jokić, Nuggets: +475Last week: +270 What you need to know: After missing 16 games due to injury, Jokić is back in the mix and has played in 14 straight games for the Nuggets. However, Denver is just 6-8 in those contests. Jokić recently passed Oscar Robertson for the second triple-double in NBA history. He is looking to become the first player in NBA history to lead the league in assists and rebounds per game in a single season, two categories he currently leads. However, if he misses more than one game the rest of the season, he will not be eligible for MVP. Cade Cunningham, Pistons: +1000Last week: +500 What you need to know: Cunningham’s Pistons have the second-best record in the NBA and are the best team in the East behind their star point guard, who is second in the league in assists per game and averaging over 25 points for the second straight season. Victor Wembanyama, Spurs: +2000 Last week: +2500 What you need to know: The Spurs are a force to be reckoned with behind their star center. They have the second-best record in the West and are within striking distance of SGA and OKC. Wemby leads the NBA in blocks per game and is the favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year. Jaylen Brown, Celtics: +4000Last week: +3000 What you need to know: The Cs have been without Jayson Tatum all season, but that hasn’t slowed them down at all, especially because of Brown’s dominance. He’s averaging 29 points, 7.1 rebounds and five assists on the year, and Boston is second in the East.