2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year Odds, Favourites, Predictions, & Best Bets

MN Lynx vs Dallas Wings Mercury on May 21st season opener, 2025 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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  • Paige Bueckers (-1500) joined Caitlin Clark as the only players to average 15-plus points and five-plus assists through their first 15 games.
  • Sonia Citron (+1300) put up 13 points, eight rebounds, and three assists on Tuesday.
  • Kiki Iriafen (+1600) is averaging 12.3 points on 45.9% shooting, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.

Paige Bueckers (-1500) was named an All-Star starter amid a fast start to her WNBA career.

Who are the favourites for the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year? Let’s take a look at the top candidates with the best WNBA odds at the BetMGM online sportsbook.

Prediction: Who Will Win WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2025?

Paige Bueckers is the current favourite to win the WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2025 with basketball odds of -1500, followed by:

  • Sonia Citron (+1300)
  • Kiki Iriafen (+1600)
  • Aneesah Morrow (+25000)
  • Hailey Van Lith (+25000)
  • Saniya Rivers (+25000)
  • Aziaha James (+25000)
  • Te-Hina Paopao (+25000)
  • Dominique Malonga (+25000)
  • Janelle Salaün (+25000)

I predict Bueckers will win the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year award.

Bueckers is averaging 18.2 points on 46.5% shooting, 5.5 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game.

2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year Odds

PlayerTeamCurrent OddsOpening Odds
Paige BueckersDallas Wings-5000-375
Sonia CitronWashington Mystics+2500+900
Kiki IriafenWashington Mystics+2500+1400
Aneesah MorrowConnecticut Sun+50000+3000
Hailey Van LithChicago Sky+50000+3000
Saniya RiversConnecticut Sun+50000Off the Board
Aziaha JamesDallas Wings+50000Off the Board
Te-Hina PaopaoAtlanta Dream+50000Off the Board
Dominique MalongaSeattle Storm+50000+450
Janelle SalaünGolden State Valkyries+50000Off the Board

WNBA ROY Favourites & Best Bets

Paige Bueckers Rookie of the Year Odds -1600

Bueckers joined Caitlin Clark as the only players to average 15-plus points and five-plus assists through their first 15 games.

She’s averaging 19.1 points on 46.2% shooting, 4.9 assists, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.4 steals in her last seven games.

The poise and maturity she displays will enable her to accomplish a great deal at this level. 

Sonia Citron Rookie of the Year Odds +1300

Citron put up 13 points on 5-of-11 shooting, eight rebounds, and three assists in the Washington Mystics’ 81-79 win over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday.

The All-Star has scored in double figures in all but two games this season.

Kiki Iriafen Rookie of the Year Odds +1600

Iriafen is averaging 12.3 points on 45.9% shooting, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.

The All-Star is exceeding many expectations in just her rookie season and has a chance to be an all-around threat as she continues to develop her game.  

Aneesah Morrow Rookie of the Year Odds +25000

Morrow is averaging 16 points on 42.9% shooting, 8.3 rebounds, and three steals per game in her last three games.

Hailey Van Lith Rookie of the Year Odds +25000

Van Lith has only scored in double figures once this season, when she dropped 16 points in a 78-66 Chicago Sky win over the Connecticut Sun on June 15.

Saniya Rivers Rookie of the Year Odds +25000

Rivers has averaged 8.3 points on 37.8% shooting, three rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game over her last four games.

Aziaha James Rookie of the Year Odds +25000

James has averaged 15.9 points on 45.8% shooting, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game over her last seven games.

Te-Hina Paopao Rookie of the Year Odds +25000

Paopao is averaging 5.3 points on 48.6% shooting, including 46.5% from 3-point range.

Dominique Malonga Rookie of the Year Odds +25000

Malonga put up 11 points on 5-of-7 shooting and eight rebounds in the Seattle Storm’s 79-70 win over the New York Liberty on Sunday.

Janelle Salaün Rookie of the Year Odds +25000

Salaün has been held scoreless in her last two games after participating for France in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025.

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Sameer Kumar

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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.