NBA MVP Odds: Bettors Hammering Joel Embiid to Win the Award Ahead of Nikola Jokic
One week ago, the NBA MVP race saw Joel Embiid jump out in front of Nikola Jokic. Today, Embiid is the odds-on favorite in NBA MVP odds. Here is a closer look at the latest NBA MVP odds and MVP race.
Tom Viera - March 20, 2023, 5:25 PM EDT
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Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid is making a statement with his MVP-caliber season. He has overtaken Nikola Jokic in NBA MVP odds this past week.
Joel Embiid has been on an absolute tear down the stretch.
Joel Embiid became the first 76ers player in history to score 30 or more points in nine straight games this past weekend! The record of 8-straight was previously held by 76er legends Allen Iverson and Wilt Chamberlain!
The Philadelphia 76ers have just 12 games left to play in the NBA regular season. Embiid has led Philadelphia on its current 8-game win streak and is currently the 2-seed in the Eastern Conference. Let's take a look at the latest NBA MVP odds and the NBA MVP race.
NBA MVP Odds
Player | Odds | Implied Chance |
|---|---|---|
Joel Embiid | -190 | 65.5% |
Nikola Jokic | +300 | 25% |
Giannis Antetokounmpo | +475 | 17.4% |
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NBA MVP Race
Joel Embiid is the current odds-on favorite in the latest NBA MVP odds given (-190) odds or an implied 65% chance he will win MVP this season. Embiid is averaging 33.5 points per game and 10.2 rebounds. He leads the entire NBA in points per game! The only other Centers in NBA history to average 30 or more points per game are Moses Malone, Bob McAdoo, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Wilt Chamberlain! It's clear the historic season Embiid is putting together.
Reigning back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic now trails Embiid at (+300) odds or an implied 25% chance. The Denver Nuggets have just 10 games remaining on their regular season schedule. Anything can happen down the final stretch of the regular season. Jokic put together his 28th triple-double on the season this Sunday in a win over the Brooklyn Nets.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks have 11 games remaining on the schedule. Giannis has been dealing with many injuries since the All-Star break and throughout the season. Despite all the injuries, Giannis and the Bucks have the best record in the NBA. If Giannis wants it, he can make a push for MVP.
Bettors have been flocking to back Embiid to win NBA MVP over the last week as he has received over 47% of all bets, followed by Jokic with 28%.
The beauty of it all is this Saturday, Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets will host Giannis and the Bucks, and then on Monday, a week from today, Jokic and Denver will host Joel Embiid and the 76ers! We'll see the best all go head-to-head over the next week.
In two weeks, on Sunday, April 2, the Bucks and Giannis will host Embiid and the 76ers. Each of the three MVP candidates will have an opportunity to make a statement against one another before the end of the regular season. Get the popcorn ready!
NBA MVP Public Betting
Player | Odds | % Of Bets (Since March 12th) |
|---|---|---|
Joel Embiid | -190 | 47.7% |
Nikola Jokic | +300 | 28.03% |
Giannis Antetokounmpo | +475 | 11.46% |
