As the NBA regular season winds down, with some of the analysts preparing their playoffs lists, some observers are looking at another crucial race: who will be this year’s Most Valuable Player (MVP). NBA’s MVP award is one of the most coveted in basketball or all sports. Winning the prize isn’t just a popularity contest—it’s a validation of one’s dominance, cultural and global impact, and potential legacy.
So it isn’t surprising that NBA MVP races are always tight and hotly contested, and this year isn’t different. Ang mga kilalang sports sites at analysts ay may kanya-kanyang NBA MVP predictions. Si Nikola Jokić, bilang MVP winner sa loob ng tatlong taon, ay posibleng gumawa uli ng kasaysayan. Subalit, mya iba pang pangalan ang posibleng manalo: si Giannis Antetokounmpo, at si Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder. In this article, we’ll cover the prevailing betting odds, and the favorite to win this year’s race for MVP.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the heavy favorite to win this year’s MVP honors
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, or SGA, is the overwhelming favorite to win this year’s Most Valuable Player Award (MVP). Halos lahat ng kilalang sportsbooks at betting sites ay kinikilala na odds-on favorite to win NBA’s top individual honors this year. Among the top players this season, SGA is the hallmark of consistency and overall performance: he averaged 32.7 points per game, 5.5 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals. He may have failed to win the NBA’s most coveted individual honors in previous seasons, but some analysts and sportsbooks today put him on top.
Throughout the regular season, SGA has consistently demonstrated his on-court leadership and scoring ability. He recorded multiple 50-point games, tulad na lang ng kanyang 52-point performance laban sa Golden State Warriors noong Enero 29, 2025. His best effort came on January 22nd against the Utah Jazz, which validated his scoring versatility. Many betting sites put SGA as the -4000 odds-on favorite to win the award, with an implied probability of 97.56%.
Jokic remains a popular contender in the MVP race
As the NBA’s MVP in three of the last four seasons, it’s often difficult not to include Nikola Jokić in the updated list of NBA MVP predictions. This year, he’s out to make history by winning four NBA MVP awards out of five outings. There are at least two names in NBA history that achieved this incredible feat: Celtics Legend Bill Russell and LeBron James.
For most basketball fans and analysts, Jokic is a ‘one-man show’, and single-handedly led the Denver Nuggets team. Jokic shows strong numbers: he averaged 29.6 points per game, 12.7 rebounds, 10,2 assists, and 1.8 steals during the regular season. On paper, Jokic is enjoying his best season yet, and it’s only right that he’s in the list of top NBA MVP predictions.
However, Jokic faces a stiff challenge in this year’s race, with SGA as the clear favorite. May ibang analysts naman ay nakatingin sa tinatawag na ‘voting fatigue’. Still, Jokic is in the running to win the award, with some sites listing him at +1200, or an implied probability of 7.69%.
Giannis Antetokounmpo rounds up our list of MVP top picks
Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is the other name in our shortlist to become this year’s MVP. Some betting sites list Giannis with +10000 odds of winning, which is much lower compared to Jokic.
Giannis is one prolific NBA player and has consistently played at a high level during the regular season. Sa kanyang laro noong Nobyembre 14, 2024, nakakuha siya g career-high 59 points, 14 rebounds at 7 assists, para maipanalo ang laro laban sa Detroit Pistons. At noong Disyembre 2024, nagpakitang-gilas si Giannis para maipanalo ng Milwaukee Bucks ang NBA Cup title, laban sa Oklahoma Thunder, 97-81. Sa tournament na ito, si Giannis ang napiling tournament MVP pagkatapos makapag-tala ng 26 points, 19 rebounds, at 10 assists sa championship game.
The NBA’s shortlist for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award is generating a lot of buzz and excitement among fans, analysts, and even betting shops. And this year, only the top three players are in the running, with SGA clearly in the running, and Jokic trying to make history. Who is your pick for this year’s MVP race? Para sa iba pang impormasyon, NBA betting tips, at news, huwag kalimutang bumisita sa aming website. Be the first to receive the latest NBA news and views—browse our website now!
Makayla Belleza is an avid basketball enthusiast with a particular passion for the strategic world of basketball betting. Her keen eye for player performance, team dynamics, and statistical trends fuels her insightful analysis of the game and its betting landscape. Whether dissecting the odds or predicting game outcomes, Makayla brings a dedicated and knowledgeable perspective to the exciting intersection of basketball and wagering.
