NBA MVP Odds Update: Can Jayson Tatum Make His Way Into the MVP Conversation?

NBA MVP Odds Update: Can Jayson Tatum Make His Way Into the MVP Conversation?

After a slow start for the Boston Celtics, they have completely flipped their season around and now look like legit contenders. At 47-29, the Celtics are one game behind the first seed and currently sit at the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference.

NBA Regular Season MVP Winner Odds

Jayson Tatum MVP Odds: +18000, Previous: N/A (Bet $100 to Win $18000)

Behind the Celtics' great run so far is Jayson Tatum. Tatum holds +18000 odds to win the MVP award, but he’s slowly building on his case to win the award. Since the All-Star break, Tatum is averaging 32.3 PPG, 6.9 RPG, and 4.7 APG on 51.1% from the field and 43.9% from the field. The Celtics are 13-3 since the All-Star break. 

On the season, Tatum is averaging 27.1 PPG, 8.1 RPG, and 4.3 APG. Tatum also leads the league in total +/- and is top three in the league in total points scored. As for defense, Tatum helps the Celtics to the best defense in the Eastern Conference. Playing at an elite level on offense and having a top-rated defense as a team builds Tatum a solid MVP case and increases his odds of winning the NBA MVP award.

NBA MVP Updated Odds