2026-27 NBA Awards odds & predictions: Best bets for MVP, DPOY, and Rookie of the Year

Malik Smith of the New York Post analyzes the betting odds for major 2026-27 NBA regular season awards and shares his top predictions. Victor Wembanyama enters the campaign as the betting favorite for both Most Valuable Player at +180 and Defensive Player of the Year at -350. Meanwhile, Cameron Boozer opens as the initial favorite for Rookie of the Year at +300.

Smith argues that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the most logical choice to win MVP at +500 odds, despite historical voter trends. For DPOY, the writer highlights Scottie Barnes as an attractive 50/1 value bet due to potential games-played concerns surrounding Wembanyama. Finally, Smith selects Chicago Bulls newcomer Caleb Wilson as his preferred wager to secure Rookie of the Year honors.