NBA MVP Odds 2026: Predictions, Favourites, & Best Bets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t wasting any time making an early case to win a second MVP, as he’s lighting up the scoreboard while leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a fast start.

With that said, let’s take a look at the latest NBA betting odds to win the NBA MVP award at the BetMGM online sportsbook.

NBA MVP Odds 2026

Prediction: Who Will Win the NBA MVP in 2026?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the current favourite to win the NBA MVP in 2026 with basketball odds of +275, followed by:

• Victor Wembanyama (+350)
• Nikola Jokić (+375)
• Luka Dončić (+450)
• Giannis Antetokounmpo (+1200)
• Anthony Edwards (+3000)
• Cade Cunningham (+10000)

I predict Gilgeous-Alexander will win the 2026 NBA MVP because he’s proving he can help the Thunder win close games while handling a bigger workload. 

SGA exploded for 55 points, eight rebounds, and five assists in OKC’s 141-135 double overtime win over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday.

2026 NBA MVP Favourites & Best Bets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP Odds +275

Gilgeous-Alexander’s usage rate is 36.1% through his first three games, up from 33.6% last year.

I expect his usage rate to eventually regress to last season’s mark, as the Thunder are almost certainly going to rely on Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams to pick up more of the slack.

Victor Wembanyama MVP Odds +350

Wembanyama is the first player to score at least 100 points and block 15 shots through his first three games of the season.

He came one block away from recording a triple-double, finishing with 29 points and 11 rebounds in the San Antonio Spurs’ 120-116 overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.

Nikola Jokić MVP Odds +375

Jokić is averaging 17.5 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 12.5 assists per game through his first two games.

However, he’s shooting just 41.9% from the field, including 12.5% from 3-point range, though those numbers should improve significantly as the season goes on.

Luka Dončić MVP Odds +450

Dončić will be out for at least a week with a finger sprain and leg contusion.

He’s averaging 46 points on 62% shooting, 11.5 rebounds, and 8.5 assists through his first two games.

Giannis Antetokounmpo MVP Odds +1200

Antetokounmpo is the first player in NBA history to total at least 100 points, 40 rebounds, and 15 assists through his first three games of the season.

The Greek Freak could win his third MVP if he keeps the Milwaukee Bucks in contention.

Anthony Edwards MVP Odds +3000

Edwards averaged 36 points on 53.2% shooting in his first two games.

He exited the game on Sunday due to hamstring tightness and will be reevaluated in one week, per the Timberwolves.

Cade Cunningham MVP Odds +100000

Cunningham is averaging 23 points, nine assists, and 5.7 rebounds through his first three games, though he’s shooting just 39.7% from the field.

His shooting numbers should improve as the season goes on.