2026 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Odds, Favourites, & Predictions

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  • Jerami Grant (+1400) has scored at least 20 points in three of his first four games.
  • Naz Reid (+1100) registered 16 points on 6-of-12 shooting and 10 rebounds on Sunday.
  • Tari Eason (+1600) popped off for 22 points on 8-of-12 shooting on Monday.

Jerami Grant (+1400) has scored at least 20 points in three of his first four games.

With that said, let’s take a look at the players with the shortest NBA betting odds of winning the Sixth Man of the Year award at the BetMGM online sportsbook.

NBA Sixth Man of the Year Odds 2026

PlayerTeamCurrent OddsOpening Odds
Naz ReidMinnesota Timberwolves+1100+900
John CollinsLos Angeles Clippers+1200+2000
Josh HartNew York Knicks+1200+3500
Jerami GrantPortland Trail Blazers+1400+15000
Onyeka OkongwuAtlanta Hawks+1400+20000
De'Andre HunterCleveland Cavaliers+1500+600
Tari EasonHouston Rockets+1600+5000
Anfernee SimonsBoston Celtics+1600+1400
Miles McBrideNew York Knicks+2000+8000
Malik MonkSacramento Kings+2000+2500
Quentin GrimesPhiladelphia 76ers+2000Off the Board
Ajay MitchellOklahoma City Thunder+2000Off the Board
Jaime Jaquez Jr.Miami Heat+2000Off the Board
Sam MerrillCleveland Cavaliers+2500Off the Board

Prediction: Who Will Win the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2026?

Naz Reid is the current favourite to win the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2026 with basketball betting odds of +1100, followed by:

  • John Collins (+1200)
  • Josh Hart (+1200)
  • Jerami Grant (+1400)
  • Onyeka Okongwu (+1400)
  • De’Andre Hunter (+1600)
  • Tari Eason (+1600)
  • Anfernee Simons (+1600)

I predict that Reid will win the 2026 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award because he’s proven to be instant offence off the bench.

The Minnesota Timberwolves could also elect to give Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle fewer minutes during the regular season to keep them fresh for the postseason.

2026 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Favourites & Best Bets

Naz Reid Sixth Man of the Year Odds +1100

Reid registered 16 points on 6-of-12 shooting and 10 rebounds in Minnesota’s 114-110 win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday.

His ability to drive like a guard and knock down the 3-pointer makes him prone to big scoring performances.

John Collins Sixth Man of the Year Odds +1200

Collins has provided double digits in scoring in three of his first four games with the Los Angeles Clippers.

He’ll benefit greatly with James Harden and Chris Paul setting him up and from Kawhi Leonard’s gravity.

Josh Hart Sixth Man of the Year Odds +1200

Hart is averaging just 3.7 points on 22.2% shooting in his first three games.

The New York Knicks certainly want more from him as a scorer, but he should continue to provide plenty of playmaking, rebounding, and defence.

Jerami Grant Sixth Man of the Year Odds +1400

Grant is averaging 22.5 points on 57.4% shooting, including 47.8% from 3-point range through his first four games.

The Portland Trail Blazers could rely on Grant more heavily this season as they hope to make a playoff push.

Onyeka Okongwu Sixth Man of the Year Odds +1400

Okongwu has scored in double figures in each of his first four games and recorded a double-double in two of them.

He could end up drawing more starts than expected since Kristaps Porziņģis has struggled to stay healthy in recent years.

De’Andre Hunter Sixth Man of the Year Odds +1600

Hunter has started in his first two games and seems likely to stay in the starting lineup for the foreseeable future.

He’s averaging 14.5 points per game while providing solid defence through his first two games.

Tari Eason Sixth Man of the Year Odds +1600

Eason popped off for 22 points on 8-of-12 shooting in the Houston Rockets’ 137-109 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday.

The Rockets will likely rely on him primarily for his defence, but he’s a capable scorer on the right night.

Anfernee Simons Sixth Man of the Year Odds +1600

Simons scored 25 points on 9-of-17 shooting in the Boston Celtics’ 122-90 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, canning six 3-pointers.

Scoring opportunities will be plentiful with the Celtics without Jayson Tatum for most, if not the entire season.

List of Every NBA Sixth Man of the Year in League History

YearPlayerPositionTeam
2024-25Payton PritchardGuardBoston Celtics
2023-24Naz ReidCenterMinnesota Timberwolves
2022-23Malcolm BrogdonGuardBoston Celtics
2021-22Tyler HerroGuardMiami Heat
2020-21Jordan ClarksonGuardUtah Jazz
2019-20Montrezl HarrellCenterLos Angeles Clippers
2018-19Lou WilliamsGuardLos Angeles Clippers
2017-18Lou WilliamsGuardLos Angeles Clippers
2016-17Eric GordonGuardHouston Rockets
2015-16Jamal CrawfordGuardLos Angeles Clippers
2014-15Lou WilliamsGuardToronto Raptors
2013-14Jamal CrawfordGuardLos Angeles Clippers
2012-13J.R. SmithGuardNew York Knicks
2011-12James HardenGuardOklahoma City Thunder
2010-11Lamar OdomForwardLos Angeles Lakers
2009-10Jamal CrawfordGuardAtlanta Hawks
2008-09Jason TerryGuardDallas Mavericks
2007-08Manu GinóbiliGuardSan Antonio Spurs
2006-07Leandro BarbosaGuardPhoenix Suns
2005-06Mike MillerGuard/ForwardMemphis Grizzlies
2004-05Ben GordonGuardChicago Bulls
2003-04Antawn JamisonForwardDallas Mavericks
2002-03Bobby JacksonGuardSacramento Kings
2001-02Corliss WilliamsonForwardDetroit Pistons
2000-01Aaron McKieGuardPhiladelphia 76ers
1999-00Rodney RogersForwardPhoenix Suns
1998-99Darrell ArmstrongGuardOrlando Magic
1997-98Danny ManningForwardPhoenix Suns
1996-97John StarksGuardNew York Knicks
1995-96Toni KukočForwardChicago Bulls
1994-95Anthony MasonForward/CenterNew York Knicks
1993-94Dell CurryGuardCharlotte Hornets
1992-93Clifford RobinsonForward/CenterPortland Trail Blazers
1991-92Detlef SchrempfForwardIndiana Pacers
1990-91Detlef SchrempfForwardIndiana Pacers
1989-90Ricky PierceGuardMilwaukee Bucks
1988-89Eddie JohnsonForward/GuardPhoenix Suns
1987-88Roy TarpleyForward/CenterDallas Mavericks
1986-97Ricky PierceGuardMilwaukee Bucks
1985-86Bill WaltonCenterBoston Celtics
1984-85Kevin McHaleForwardBoston Celtics
1983-84Kevin McHaleForwardBoston Celtics
1982-83Bobby JonesForwardPhiladelphia 76ers

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Sameer Kumar is an NBA writer for BetMGM who specializes in providing analysis on player performance and telling stories beyond the numbers. He graduated from SUNY Oswego with a B.A. in Broadcasting & Mass Communication.

Sameer Kumar is an NBA writer for BetMGM who specializes in providing analysis on player performance and telling stories beyond the numbers. He graduated from SUNY Oswego with a B.A. in Broadcasting & Mass Communication.