2025 NBA Awards final odds: Where votes stand at season’s end

NBA Awards voting has become controversial, politicized, and costly as players’ contracts are linked to All-NBA teams and debates for Defensive Player of the Year are ongoing. The responsibility falls on NBA media members who have received virtual awards ballots due on April 18. These voters will determine players’ bonuses and financial outcomes. Betting odds have been following the awards all season, with some outcomes seeming predictable. The 2025 final awards odds have been tracked by BetMGM Sportsbook, including predictions with varying confidence levels.

The odds favor Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the 2025 NBA MVP award, despite some media members leaning towards Nikola Jokic. Draymond Green is the frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year, although there is some contention regarding his campaigning tactics. Stephon Castle is predicted to win Rookie of the Year, while Dyson Daniels is expected to secure Most Improved Player. Payton Pritchard is the favorite for Sixth Man of the Year, and Kenny Atkinson is likely to be crowned Coach of the Year.

The awards season is in full swing, with voters making their choices known and favorites emerging in each category.