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NBA awards races have new favorites, but little separation after one week

The NBA needed only a week to give three awards races a different look. Cameron Boozer, Ime Udoka, and Ty Jerome now lead their respective categories in the BetOnline odds supplied for this update. Their positions deserve attention. The distance…

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 1:04 AM
NBA awards races have new favorites, but little separation after one week
Key Things to Know
  • Cameron Boozer, Ime Udoka, and Ty Jerome have emerged as new betting favorites in early NBA awards races.
  • Boozer leads Rookie of the Year odds at +225, closely followed by Yaxel Lendeborg (+250) and Caleb Wilson (+325).
  • Udoka tops Coach of the Year odds at 7/1, holding a narrow edge over Chris Finch at 8/1.
The Story in 60 Seconds

After the first week of the NBA season, BetOnline odds show new betting favorites across three major awards categories, though each holds only a narrow lead. Cameron Boozer has taken over the top spot in the Rookie of the Year race at +225, Ime Udoka leads Coach of the Year odds at 7/1, and Ty Jerome is favored for Most Improved Player at 4/1.

Close contenders remain near the top of all three races. Yaxel Lendeborg (+250) and Caleb Wilson (+325) closely follow Boozer. Chris Finch (8/1) trails Udoka directly ahead of Darko Rajakovic and Micah Nori (11/1). Meanwhile, Ajay Mitchell and Brandon Miller (6/1) sit right behind Jerome.

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