As of October 15, 2026 at 6:35 PM ET: Victor Wembanyama is the NBA MVP favorite at +203 on Kalshi, an implied 33% chance, ahead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at +525 (16%) and Luka Doncic at +567 (15%). These are live Kalshi quotes converted to American odds.
Updated October 15, 2026 at 6:35 PM ET. Source: Kalshi market data (a CFTC-regulated prediction market). Our sportsbook odds feed does not carry award markets, so these are exchange prices, not a sportsbook line. Market data, not a pick. 21+.
NBA MVP odds
Victor Wembanyama leads at +203 (about 33%), then Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at +525.
#
Player
Yes bid / ask
American odds
After Kalshi fee
Implied chance
1
Victor Wembanyama
32¢ / 33¢
+203
+189
33%
2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
15¢ / 16¢
+525
+490
16%
3
Luka Doncic
14¢ / 15¢
+567
+529
15%
4
Nikola Jokić
14¢ / 15¢
+567
+529
15%
5
Anthony Edwards
7¢ / 8¢
+1150
+1074
7.5%
6
Giannis Antetokounmpo
6¢ / 7¢
+1329
+1241
6.5%
7
Jayson Tatum
5¢ / 6¢
+1567
+1464
5.5%
8
Cade Cunningham
2¢ / 3¢
+3233
+3021
2.5%
9
Jalen Brunson
2¢ / 3¢
+3233
+3021
2.5%
10
Jaylen Brown
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
Kalshi prices as of October 15, 2026 at 6:35 PM ET. American odds are the Yes ask (the price you would pay now) converted before fees; the next column nets out Kalshi's published taker fee. Implied chance is the midpoint of the bid and ask, and the board is ranked by the highest bid. Rows marked "wide quote" have more than 10 cents between bid and ask, so they show the range only.
Also quoted further down the board (long shots with no bid, asking 1¢ or less): Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, Chet Holmgren, Cooper Flagg, Deni Avdija, Derrick White, Devin Booker, Donovan Mitchell, Dylan Harper, Evan Mobley, Ivica Zubac, Jalen Green, Jalen Johnson, Jalen Williams, Jamal Murray, James Harden, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jarrett Allen, Jimmy Butler, Joel Embiid, Julius Randle, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kevin Durant, Kon Knueppel, LaMelo Ball, LeBron James, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Paolo Banchero, Pascal Siakam, Paul George, Scottie Barnes, Stephen Curry, Stephon Castle, Trae Young, Tyler Herro, Tyrese Haliburton, Tyrese Maxey and 2 more.
The Most Valuable Player award goes to the regular season's best player. A panel of 100 media members votes after the regular season, ranking five players scored 10, 7, 5, 3 and 1 points. Under the current CBA, MVP candidates must play at least 65 games, with limited exceptions, so health is part of every MVP price.
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NBA Rookie of the Year odds
Cameron Boozer leads at +285 (about 26%), then Caleb Wilson at +317.
#
Player
Yes bid / ask
American odds
After Kalshi fee
Implied chance
1
Cameron Boozer
25¢ / 26¢
+285
+266
26%
2
Caleb Wilson
20¢ / 24¢
+317
+296
22%
3
AJ Dybantsa
17¢ / 20¢
+400
+373
19%
4
Darryn Peterson
14¢ / 16¢
+525
+490
15%
5
Yaxel Lendeborg
12¢ / 13¢
+669
+625
13%
6
Darius Acuff Jr.
9¢ / 10¢
+900
+841
9.5%
7
Aday Mara
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
8
Keaton Wagler
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
9
Mikel Brown Jr.
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
Kalshi prices as of October 15, 2026 at 6:35 PM ET. American odds are the Yes ask (the price you would pay now) converted before fees; the next column nets out Kalshi's published taker fee. Implied chance is the midpoint of the bid and ask, and the board is ranked by the highest bid. Rows marked "wide quote" have more than 10 cents between bid and ask, so they show the range only.
Also quoted further down the board (long shots with no bid, asking 1¢ or less): Bennett Stirtz, Brayden Burries, Dailyn Swain, Hannes Steinbach, Kingston Flemings, Morez Johnson Jr., Nate Ament.
Rookie of the Year goes to the best first-year player. Draft position sets the early prices, but minutes and role decide it: a high pick stuck behind veterans can drift while a later pick who starts all year climbs the board.
Defensive Player of the Year odds (DPOY)
Victor Wembanyama leads at -270 (about 69%), then Chet Holmgren at +1011.
#
Player
Yes bid / ask
American odds
After Kalshi fee
Implied chance
1
Victor Wembanyama
64¢ / 73¢
-270
-290
69%
2
Chet Holmgren
5¢ / 9¢
+1011
+945
7%
3
Bam Adebayo
2¢ / 3¢
+3233
+3021
2.5%
4
OG Anunoby
2¢ / 3¢
+3233
+3021
2.5%
5
Zach Edey
2¢ / 3¢
+3233
+3021
2.5%
6
Scottie Barnes
2¢ / 4¢
+2400
+2243
3%
7
Ausar Thompson
2¢ / 5¢
+1900
+1775
3.5%
8
Dyson Daniels
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
9
Evan Mobley
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
10
Giannis Antetokounmpo
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
11
Walker Kesslerwide quote
1¢ / 13¢
+669
+625
n/a
12
Anthony Daviswide quote
1¢ / 16¢
+525
+490
n/a
13
Rudy Gobert
0¢ / 5¢
+1900
+1775
2.5%
Kalshi prices as of October 15, 2026 at 6:35 PM ET. American odds are the Yes ask (the price you would pay now) converted before fees; the next column nets out Kalshi's published taker fee. Implied chance is the midpoint of the bid and ask, and the board is ranked by the highest bid. Rows marked "wide quote" have more than 10 cents between bid and ask, so they show the range only.
Also quoted further down the board (long shots with no bid, asking 1¢ or less): Alex Sarr, Amen Thompson, Cooper Flagg, Donovan Clingan, Jaden McDaniels, Jaren Jackson Jr..
Defensive Player of the Year goes to the season's best defender, voted by the same media panel. Big men who protect the rim have won it most often, and like MVP it carries the 65-game minimum, so a missed month can sink a price.
Sixth Man of the Year odds
Ajay Mitchell leads at +525 (about 16%), then Payton Pritchard at +488.
#
Player
Yes bid / ask
American odds
After Kalshi fee
Implied chance
1
Ajay Mitchell
15¢ / 16¢
+525
+490
16%
2
Payton Pritchard
12¢ / 17¢
+488
+456
15%
3
Dylan Harper
7¢ / 9¢
+1011
+945
8%
4
Ayo Dosunmu
6¢ / 8¢
+1150
+1074
7%
5
Anthony Black
3¢ / 4¢
+2400
+2243
3.5%
6
Jared McCain
3¢ / 4¢
+2400
+2243
3.5%
7
Ace Bailey
2¢ / 3¢
+3233
+3021
2.5%
8
Collin Gillespie
2¢ / 3¢
+3233
+3021
2.5%
9
Hugo González
2¢ / 3¢
+3233
+3021
2.5%
10
Pelle Larsson
2¢ / 3¢
+3233
+3021
2.5%
11
Aaron Wiggins
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
12
Bennedict Mathurin
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
13
Bobby Portis
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
14
Cason Wallace
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
15
Collin Sexton
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
16
Grayson Allen
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
17
Jaylon Tyson
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
18
Jrue Holiday
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
19
Julian Strawther
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
20
Kel'el Ware
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
21
Keldon Johnson
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
22
Kelly Oubre Jr.
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
23
Miles McBride
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
24
Mitchell Robinson
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
25
Nikola Jovic
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
Kalshi prices as of October 15, 2026 at 6:35 PM ET. American odds are the Yes ask (the price you would pay now) converted before fees; the next column nets out Kalshi's published taker fee. Implied chance is the midpoint of the bid and ask, and the board is ranked by the highest bid. Rows marked "wide quote" have more than 10 cents between bid and ask, so they show the range only.
Also quoted further down the board: Reed Sheppard, Ron Holland II, Santi Aldama, Scoot Henderson, Tari Eason, Terrence Shannon Jr., Tim Hardaway Jr., Tre Johnson, Anfernee Simons, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Jerami Grant, Damian Lillard, Daniss Jenkins, Jeremiah Fears, Quentin Grimes, Sam Merrill.
Sixth Man of the Year goes to the best player who comes off the bench: he must appear in more games as a reserve than as a starter. Injuries to starters reshape this market fast, because a reserve promoted to the starting lineup can fall out of eligibility.
Most Improved Player odds
The top of this market is thinly traded (wide bid and ask), so we are not naming a favorite yet. The table ranks names by their highest bid.
#
Player
Yes bid / ask
American odds
After Kalshi fee
Implied chance
1
Payton Pritchardwide quote
8¢ / 23¢
+335
+313
n/a
2
Kel'el Warewide quote
8¢ / 25¢
+300
+280
n/a
3
Matas Buzeliswide quote
8¢ / 30¢
+233
+218
n/a
4
Ty Jeromewide quote
5¢ / 16¢
+525
+490
n/a
5
Walker Kesslerwide quote
4¢ / 24¢
+317
+296
n/a
6
Jonathan Kumingawide quote
3¢ / 25¢
+300
+280
n/a
7
Cedric Cowardwide quote
3¢ / 28¢
+257
+240
n/a
8
Brandon Miller
2¢ / 12¢
+733
+685
7%
9
Collin Murray-Boyleswide quote
2¢ / 24¢
+317
+296
n/a
10
Khaman Maluachwide quote
2¢ / 24¢
+317
+296
n/a
11
Naz Reidwide quote
2¢ / 25¢
+300
+280
n/a
12
Dylan Harperwide quote
2¢ / 26¢
+285
+266
n/a
13
Peyton Watsonwide quote
2¢ / 27¢
+270
+252
n/a
14
Amen Thompsonwide quote
2¢ / 28¢
+257
+240
n/a
15
Ausar Thompsonwide quote
2¢ / 28¢
+257
+240
n/a
16
Jaden McDanielswide quote
2¢ / 32¢
+213
+198
n/a
17
Donovan Clinganwide quote
2¢ / 35¢
+186
+173
n/a
18
Pelle Larsson
1¢ / 8¢
+1150
+1074
4.5%
19
Kon Knueppelwide quote
1¢ / 14¢
+614
+574
n/a
20
Joan Beringerwide quote
1¢ / 15¢
+567
+529
n/a
21
Ousmane Diengwide quote
1¢ / 20¢
+400
+373
n/a
22
Egor Dëminwide quote
1¢ / 23¢
+335
+313
n/a
23
Davion Mitchellwide quote
1¢ / 25¢
+300
+280
n/a
24
Zach Edeywide quote
1¢ / 25¢
+300
+280
n/a
25
Ayo Dosunmuwide quote
1¢ / 27¢
+270
+252
n/a
Kalshi prices as of October 15, 2026 at 6:35 PM ET. American odds are the Yes ask (the price you would pay now) converted before fees; the next column nets out Kalshi's published taker fee. Implied chance is the midpoint of the bid and ask, and the board is ranked by the highest bid. Rows marked "wide quote" have more than 10 cents between bid and ask, so they show the range only.
Also quoted further down the board: Jabari Smith Jr., Scoot Henderson, Coby White, Reed Sheppard, Stephon Castle, Cason Wallace, Derik Queen, Ryan Rollins, Ajay Mitchell, Alex Sarr, Keon Ellis, Paul Reed, Terrence Shannon Jr..
Most Improved Player rewards the biggest jump from last season. It is the hardest award to price early, so its quotes are often wide: treat a wide bid and ask as a range, not a forecast.
NBA Coach of the Year odds
Darko Rajaković leads at +809 (about 11%), then Sean Sweeney at +900.
#
Coach
Yes bid / ask
American odds
After Kalshi fee
Implied chance
1
Darko Rajaković
10¢ / 11¢
+809
+756
11%
2
Sean Sweeney
9¢ / 10¢
+900
+841
9.5%
3
Will Hardy
8¢ / 9¢
+1011
+945
8.5%
4
Rick Carlisle
6¢ / 7¢
+1329
+1241
6.5%
5
Erik Spoelstra
5¢ / 10¢
+900
+841
7.5%
6
Chris Finch
4¢ / 9¢
+1011
+945
6.5%
7
JJ Redick
4¢ / 11¢
+809
+756
7.5%
8
Charles Lee
3¢ / 4¢
+2400
+2243
3.5%
9
Quin Snyder
3¢ / 4¢
+2400
+2243
3.5%
10
Nick Nurse
3¢ / 8¢
+1150
+1074
5.5%
11
Micah Nori
2¢ / 3¢
+3233
+3021
2.5%
12
Tuomas Iisalo
2¢ / 3¢
+3233
+3021
2.5%
13
Ime Udoka
2¢ / 4¢
+2400
+2243
3%
14
Mitch Johnson
2¢ / 4¢
+2400
+2243
3%
15
Dusty May
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
16
J.B. Bickerstaff
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
17
Jamahl Mosley
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
18
Joe Mazzulla
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
19
Jordan Ott
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
20
Jordi Fernández
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
21
Mark Daigneault
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
22
Mike Brown
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
23
Tiago Splitter
1¢ / 2¢
+4900
+4579
1.5%
24
Brian Keefe
0¢ / 5¢
+1900
+1775
2.5%
Kalshi prices as of October 15, 2026 at 6:35 PM ET. American odds are the Yes ask (the price you would pay now) converted before fees; the next column nets out Kalshi's published taker fee. Implied chance is the midpoint of the bid and ask, and the board is ranked by the highest bid. Rows marked "wide quote" have more than 10 cents between bid and ask, so they show the range only.
Also quoted further down the board (long shots with no bid, asking 2¢ or less): Taylor Jenkins.
Coach of the Year usually goes to the coach whose team most beats its preseason expectations, which is why favorites are often coaches of teams expected to improve rather than of the best team.
How to read these odds. Each row is a Kalshi contract that pays $1 if that person wins the award. Its price in cents is the market's implied chance: 25 cents is about a 25% chance. In American odds, a plus number is the profit on a $100 bet (+300 wins $300) and a minus number is what you risk to win $100 (-150 risks $150). Right now Victor Wembanyama costs 33¢ to buy, which is +203 before fees. The prices across every name add up to more than 100% because of the gap between bids and asks, and Kalshi charges a taker fee (0.07 x price x (1 - price) per contract), which is why the after-fee column is a little worse. Convert any price yourself with the prediction market odds converter.
Who is the favorite for NBA MVP?
Victor Wembanyama is the current MVP favorite at +203 on Kalshi, about a 33% implied chance, as of October 15, 2026 at 6:35 PM ET. The MVP table above lists every quoted candidate. MVP prices move on three things: team record (MVPs almost always come from top seeds), availability against the 65-game minimum, and the season-long story voters track.
Who is favored for Rookie of the Year?
Cameron Boozer leads the Rookie of the Year board at +285 (about 26%). Rookie markets are the most volatile of the major awards early in the season, because opportunity matters as much as talent.
When are the NBA awards announced?
The regular season tips off in late October and ends in April. Media ballots are due when the regular season ends, and the NBA announces the winners during the playoffs, in April and May. A Kalshi award contract settles when the winner is announced, so a position opened now runs the whole season.
How do NBA awards odds work?
An award bet is a futures bet: it pays only if your player (or coach) wins, and it is decided months from now. On a sportsbook the price shows as American odds; on Kalshi it is a contract priced in cents that pays $1 if the person wins, and the table converts it for you. Because the market can be sold before it settles, a Kalshi price is also a live read on how the season is going. For tonight's games, the free NBA picks and predictions, live NBA odds, NBA player props and NBA betting splits are updated every game day.
Victor Wembanyama leads at +203 on Kalshi (about a 33% implied chance), as of October 15, 2026 at 6:35 PM ET. The MVP table on this page lists every quoted candidate and updates through the season.
What are the Rookie of the Year odds?
Cameron Boozer leads the NBA Rookie of the Year board at +285 (about 26%). The Rookie of the Year section lists every quoted rookie.
Where do these NBA awards odds come from?
From Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated US prediction market. Our sportsbook odds feed carries championship futures but not award markets, so we show Kalshi's live quotes and convert them to American odds and implied chance. Sportsbook award prices will differ, and they include the book's margin.
Who votes for the NBA awards?
A panel of 100 media members chosen by the league. MVP ballots rank five players (10, 7, 5, 3 and 1 points); the other player awards rank three (5, 3 and 1).
What does a wide quote mean?
The bid and the ask are more than 10 cents apart, which happens on thinly traded awards like Most Improved Player early in the season. The midpoint of a wide quote is not a meaningful chance, so we show the range and skip the implied chance.
Is this a Wise Guy Team NBA awards pick?
No. This page shows market prices only. The Wise Guy Team posts no awards play; our documented daily plays are posted separately and every one is tracked, win or loss.
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