Using an emphatic 26-point, 19-rebound, and ten-assist performance in the NBA Cup, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA Cup title over the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 97-81 victory.
Here are the latest MVP odds on DraftKings Sportsbook after Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dynamic performance in Las Vegas:
Nikola Jokic (+115)
The production Nikola Jokic has provided the Denver Nuggets has been remarkable, averaging 30.9 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 9.9 assists. However, his lead in the race is diminishing as the Nuggets’ record. However, after winning three games in a row, the team has improved to 14-10 and ranks fifth in the Western Conference standings, helping Jokic to maintain his outlook as the current MVP-favorite.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (+275)
The Thunder lost in the NBA Cup final, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an underwhelming performance. Regardless, Oklahoma City still has a 20-5 record, which leads the West by a three-game margin. He’s averaged 30.3 points, 6.3 assists, and 5.5 rebounds, making him likely on track to be named All-NBA First-Team for the third consecutive season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (+500)
After Giannis Antetokounmpo stole the show on a national stage, his odds to win his third MVP have improved. He’s averaged a league-leading 32.7 points while adding 11.5 rebounds and 6.1 assists—making him one of the league’s premier candidates. After the Bucks’ 2-8 start to the season, Antetokounmpo has set the tone in Milwaukee’s resurgence to guide them to a fifth-ranked 14-11 record. Being in the Eastern Conference, the outlook is favorable for Antetokounmpo to lead them higher in the standings.
Luka Doncic (+750)
Luka Doncic remains a serious candidate for the MVP award this season after being a third-ranked finalist last season. After returning from a wrist sprain, Doncic has elevated his game to even greater heights—highlighted by a 45-point triple-double in a road victory over the Golden State Warriors. He’s averaged 30.8 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 9.3 assists in six games since returning. He’s caught fire from beyond the arc by shooting 42.6% on 10.2 attempts per game during this stretch. If he continues to make such a dynamic impact, it’d be easy to see him put pressure on the rest of the competition in this race.
Jayson Tatum (+1300)
The Boston Celtics remain one of the NBA’s top teams, with Jayson Tatum as their best player. Naturally, he remains in the mix in the MVP race, averaging 28.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 5.6 assists this season. On the second-ranked team in the East, while putting up big stats, a lot is going for his candidacy.
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