NBA 2K27 Cover Player Odds: Wembanyama Leads The Pack With Jokić And Brunson Close Behind
The NBA 2K27 Cover odds have updated and Wemby leads at 39%, Jokić tails at 26% and Brunson at 25%. Check out how the odds stack up as we're 7 months from the announcement.
Jack Borovitz - January 24, 2026, 4:30 PM EST
6 Minute ReadNBA 2K27 Cover Odds: Wembanyama Surges to 39% Favorite as 2K Betting Market Heats Up
The race for the NBA 2K27 cover has a clear frontrunner, and bettors are backing the Spurs' generational talent. Victor Wembanyama has pulled away at 39 percent on Kalshi, establishing himself as the overwhelming favorite to follow Shai Gilgeous-Alexander onto gaming's most coveted basketball cover. With over $30,000 already traded and seven months until the July announcement, the market is reflecting what NBA fans already know: Wemby's sophomore campaign has been nothing short of spectacular.
This isn't just hype from his rookie season carrying over. Wembanyama is averaging 24.5 points, 10.9 rebounds, and leading the league in blocks while guiding the Spurs to playoff contention in the loaded Western Conference. The French phenom has beaten the Thunder three times already this season, including on Christmas Day when he outplayed SGA himself. That kind of statement performance against the defending champs doesn't go unnoticed by 2K voters or bettors.
Behind Wembanyama, two MVP-caliber guards are splitting the market. Nikola Jokić sits at 26 percent after his historic 56-point, 16-rebound, 15-assist Christmas masterpiece, while Jalen Brunson has climbed to 25 percent on the back of his NBA Cup MVP performance. The three-way battle at the top creates real betting value for anyone with conviction about which narrative 2K will prioritize when they make the call this summer.
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Latest NBA 2K27 Cover Odds From Kalshi
Contestant | Chance |
|---|---|
Victor Wembanyama | 39% |
Nikola Jokić | 26% |
Jalen Brunson | 25% |
Anthony Edwards | 19% |
LeBron James | 14% |
Luka Dončić | 13% |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 8% |
Victor Wembanyama: 39%
Whatever the monks taught Wemby is paying off. Wembanyama's second season has exceeded even the loftiest expectations, and 2K historically loves crowning the next generation of stars. At 7-foot-4 with guard skills, Wemby represents everything that makes basketball captivating, and his global appeal from France adds international marketing upside. The Spurs are competitive for a playoff spot, he's leading the league in blocks, and his three wins over the defending champion Thunder showcase his ability to deliver in marquee matchups.
Nikola Jokić: 26%
The three-time MVP just delivered one of the greatest individual performances in NBA history on Christmas Day. His 56-16-15 line wasn't just impressive, it was the first 55-15-15 game ever recorded. Jokić is currently leading the MVP race again, averaging 29.6 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 10.9 assists while shooting 61 percent from the field. That's numbers my 2K character puts up but he does it in the real life NBA.
Jalen Brunson: 25%
The Knicks' floor general just capped a dominant NBA Cup run with tournament MVP honors, and New York sits second in the Eastern Conference at 26-18. Brunson is averaging 28.8 points and 6.4 assists while shooting nearly 49 percent from the field. He's become one of the league's most clutch performers and plays in the NBA's biggest market. 2K loves a good sports story, and Brunson's rise from overlooked Mavericks role player to Knicks franchise cornerstone checks every underdog narrative box. The Knicks winning their first NBA Cup creates momentum, and if they can make a deep playoff run or reach the Finals, Brunson would become an obvious choice.
Anthony Edwards: 19%
Edwards has established himself as one of the league's most electric young stars, and his personality makes him a marketer's dream. The Timberwolves reached the Western Conference Finals last season, and Edwards averaged 26 points in the playoffs while taking over games with his confident athleticism. The concern is that Minnesota has taken a step back this season, currently sitting outside the top four in the West. Ant-Man is averaging solid numbers, but the team narrative isn't strong enough to push him past the top three candidates.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 8%
The defending cover athlete and reigning MVP is still in the mix, but 2K has never featured the same player on consecutive standard edition covers. SGA's Thunder are still one of the league's best teams, but they've cooled off recently, losing three of four, especially noting those three losses to the Spurs. Unless Oklahoma City dominates the playoffs and SGA wins back-to-back MVPs, it's hard to see 2K breaking precedent. At 10¢, this is only worth a flier if you believe the Thunder run the table and 2K is somehow forced to break historic precedent.
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