NBA MVP Race: Devin Booker Has Moved Into The Race Heading Into Week 5
NBA MVP Race: Devin Booker Has Moved Into The Race Heading Into Week 5
After four weeks in the NBA, Nikola Jokic still looks like the clear favorite. However, below him, some things have changed since last weekend.
Let's talk about it below.
NBA MVP Odds
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| Player | Odds | Stock Watch | Implied Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | +190 | Up | 34.48% |
| Luka Doncic | +550 | Neutral | 15.38% |
| Joel Embiid | +650 | Neutral | 13.33% |
| Jayson Tatum | +900 | Neutral | 10.00% |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | +1000 | Neutral | 9.09% |
| Steph Curry | +2300 | Down | 4.17% |
| Devin Booker | +2300 | Up | 4.17% |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | +2300 | Up | 4.17% |
NBA MVP Power Rankings
1. Nikola Jokic (+190)Â (Bet $100 to collect $290)
Nikola Jokic has averaged 28.8 points per game, with 13.8 rebounds a night. He's also added nine assists and is shooting 57.5% from the field.
His most recent game for the Nuggets wasn't good. He only added 18 points with ten rebounds and seven assists in 28 minutes due to five fouls. But his numbers are still the best in the NBA as a whole.
2. Luka Doncic (+550)Â (Bet $100 to collect $650)
The Mavericks have lost three of their last four games. However, Luka Doncic has still averaged over 30 points per game, with eight rebounds and 8.1 assists, while shooting 50% from the field.
The oddsmakers love Doncic's consistency in shooting the ball.
3. Joel Embiid (+650)Â (Bet $100 to collect $750)
Joel Embiid leads the NBA with 31.9 points per game. Ironically, he added 32 points in each of his last two games to help the 76ers earn back-to-back wins.
He's now shooting above 50% from the floor, with 11.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists. Embiid is also one of the best players in the NBA at getting to the foul line. Better yet, he's 93.8% from the foul line in November.
4. Jayson Tatum (+900)Â (Bet $100 to collect $1000)
Tatum has dropped slightly after two games with no more than 20 points. Still, the Celtics have won six straight games behind Tatum.
He's added nearly 27 points per game with 8.7 rebounds and four assists. Like the other stars, Tatum has also shot above 50% from the field.
5. Giannis Antetokounmpo (+1000)Â (Bet $100 to collect $1100)
Giannis Antetokounmpo might be a little more inconsistent. But he's also had five games with at least 35 points. He also has two games with 40+ points.
This season, he's shot nearly 60% from the floor and has averaged 29.3 points with 9.9 rebounds and 4.3 assists. If he can become more consistent, he'll rise up these rankings quickly.
6. Devin Booker, Stephen Curry, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (+2300)Â (Bet $100 to collect $2400)
Devin Booker and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have moved up the list, while Stephen Curry has fallen quite a bit.
These three are still long shots to win the MVP at this time. But any of these guys can make a run for the award. There's plenty of season left.
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