As the 2024/25 NBA season approaches the punters around the globe are just about to unload on their yearly Futures Parlays for the MVP, top rookies, and NBA champions.
Let’s take a look at the futures markets top 5 for each category, giving you the odds on the season’s favorites. Each table includes the betting favs for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and the rest.
Whether you’re backing reigning MVPs or up-and-coming stars, these tables offer insight into the frontrunners for each award.
NBA Championship Odds
The Boston Celtics are favorites to win the championship at 4.00, led by like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. The Oklahoma City Thunder, with their young core, follow closely at 7.50.
| Team | Decimal | ML |
|---|---|---|
| Celtics | $4.00 | +300 |
| Thunder | $7.50 | +650 |
| Knicks | $9.00 | +800 |
| 76ers | $9.00 | +800 |
| Nuggets | $10.00 | +900 |
NBA MVP Odds
Nikola Jokic leads the MVP race with odds of 4.50 after a stellar 2023/24 season where he averaged 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game. Luka Doncic is close behind at 5.00, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who broke out with 31.4 points per game last season, is at 5.50.
| Player | Decimal | ML |
|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic (DEN) | $4.50 | +350 |
| Luka Doncic (DAL) | $5.00 | +400 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $5.50 | +450 |
| Joel Embiid (PHI) | $7.50 | +650 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $8.00 | +700 |
NBA Sixth Man Odds
Malik Monk is the favorite for Sixth Man of the Year with odds of 5.50. Monk averaged 13.5 points off the bench last season. Other contenders include Naz Reid (7.50), who put up 11.5 points and 4.9 rebounds in limited minutes for Minnesota.
| Player | Decimal | ML |
|---|---|---|
| Malik Monk (SAC) | $5.50 | +450 |
| Naz Reid (MIN) | $7.50 | +650 |
| Josh Hart (NYY) | $10.00 | +900 |
| Caris LeVert (CLE) | $12.00 | +1100 |
| Jordan Clarkson (UTA) | $12.00 | +1100 |
NBA Rookie of the Year Odds
Zach Edey leads the Rookie of the Year odds at 5.50, followed by Reed Sheppard at 6.00. Edey, the 7’4″ center out of Purdue, is expected to make an impact with his size and shot-blocking ability, while Sheppard brings a well-rounded skillset to the Houston Rockets.
| Player | Decimal | ML |
|---|---|---|
| Zach Edey (MEM) | $5.50 | +450 |
| Reed Sheppard (HOU) | $6.00 | +500 |
| Zaccharie Risacher (ATL) | $7.00 | +600 |
| Alexandre Sarr (WAS) | $9.00 | +800 |
| Stephon Castle (SAS) | $9.00 | +800 |
Most Improved Player Odds
Victor Wembanyama is favored for Most Improved Player at 7.00. The 7’4″ phenom averaged 18.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks in his rookie season, showing massive potential. Evan Mobley (9.00) and Josh Giddey (12.00) are also in the running.
| Player | Decimal | ML |
|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $7.00 | +600 |
| Evan Mobley (CLE) | $9.00 | +800 |
| Jonathan Kuminga (GSW) | $10.00 | +900 |
| Josh Giddey (CHI) | $12.00 | +1100 |
| Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $12.00 | +1100 |
NBA Defensive Player of the Year Odds
Victor Wembanyama is also the favorite for Defensive Player of the Year, with odds at 1.53. Known for his shot-blocking prowess, Wembanyama averaged 2.8 blocks per game as a rookie. Rudy Gobert, a three-time DPOY, is listed at 11.00.
| Player | Decimal | ML |
|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $1.53 | -190 |
| Rudy Gobert (MIN) | $11.00 | +1000 |
| Chet Holmgren (OKC) | $11.00 | +1000 |
| Bam Adebayo (MIA) | $17.00 | +1600 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. (MEM) | $19.00 | +1800 |
NBA Coach of the Year Odds
Taylor Jenkins is the frontrunner for Coach of the Year with odds of 9.00, as his Memphis Grizzlies look poised to be contenders. Ime Udoka, fresh off a playoff run with Houston, is also in contention at 10.00.
| Coach | Decimal | ML |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Jenkins (MEM) | $9.00 | +800 |
| Ime Udoka (HOU) | $10.00 | +900 |
| Tom Thibodeau (NYY) | $10.00 | +900 |
| Nick Nurse (PHI) | $11.00 | +1000 |
| Jamahl Mosley (ORL) | $12.00 | +1100 |
Regular Season Wins Odds
Boston Celtics are favored to top the regular season wins standings at 2.25. With the combination of elite defense and high-powered offense, they look like the team to beat.
| Team | Decimal | ML |
|---|---|---|
| Celtics | $2.25 | +125 |
| Thunder | $5.00 | +400 |
| 76ers | $9.00 | +800 |
| Nuggets | $9.00 | +800 |
| Knicks | $9.00 | +800 |
NBA Scoring Champion Odds
Luka Doncic, with odds of 2.50, is expected to lead the league in scoring, followed closely by Joel Embiid (3.75). Doncic averaged 32.4 points per game last season, while Embiid secured his second scoring title with 33.1 points per game.
| Player | Decimal | ML |
|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic (DAL) | $2.50 | +150 |
| Joel Embiid (PHI) | $3.75 | +275 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $5.00 | +400 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $7.00 | +600 |
| Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $29.00 | +2800 |
NBA Rebounding Leader Odds
Domantas Sabonis, the league leader in rebounds last season with 12.3 per game, leads the odds at 2.75. Rudy Gobert and Nikola Jokic are also top contenders to grab the rebounding crown.
| Player | Decimal | ML |
|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis (SAC) | $2.75 | +175 |
| Rudy Gobert (MIN) | $5.50 | +450 |
| Nikola Jokic (DEN) | $6.00 | +500 |
| Anthony Davis (LAL) | $6.00 | +500 |
| Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $7.00 | +600 |
NBA Assist Leader Odds
Trae Young, who averaged 10.2 assists per game last season, is favored to lead the league again with odds of 2.25. Tyrese Haliburton (2.75), who averaged 10.4 assists last year, is another top contender.
| Player | Decimal | ML |
|---|---|---|
| Trae Young (ATL) | $2.25 | +125 |
| Tyrese Haliburton (IND) | $2.75 | +175 |
| Luka Doncic (DAL) | $6.00 | +500 |
| James Harden (LAC) | $9.00 | +800 |
| Nikola Jokic (DEN) | $23.00 | +2200 |
NBA Steals Leader Odds
De’Aaron Fox is favored to lead the NBA in steals this season with odds of 5.50. Fox averaged 1.1 steals per game last year. Defensive stalwarts like Marcus Smart (9.00) and Alex Caruso (7.00) are also in contention.
| Player | Decimal | ML |
|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox (SAC) | $5.50 | +450 |
| Alex Caruso (OKC) | $7.00 | +600 |
| Marcus Smart (MEM) | $9.00 | +800 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $9.00 | +800 |
| OG Anunoby (NYY) | $11.00 | +1000 |
NBA Blocks Leader Odds
Victor Wembanyama, already a defensive force, is the heavy favorite at 1.25 to lead the league in blocks this season. Wembanyama averaged 2.8 blocks per game in his rookie campaign.
| Player | Decimal | ML |
|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $1.25 | -400 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. (MEM) | $7.00 | +600 |
| Chet Holmgren (OKC) | $19.00 | +1800 |
| Nic Claxton (BKN) | $23.00 | +2200 |
| Walker Kessler (UTA) | $26.00 | +2500 |
NBA 3-Point Leader Odds
Stephen Curry, the NBA’s all-time leader in 3-pointers made, is heavily favored to continue his dominance with odds of 1.35. Luka Doncic (7.00) and Anfernee Simons (19.00) are long-shot challengers.
| Player | Decimal | ML |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry (GSW) | $1.35 | -285 |
| Luka Doncic (DAL) | $7.00 | +600 |
| Anfernee Simons (POR) | $19.00 | +1800 |
| Trae Young (ATL) | $26.00 | +2500 |
| Klay Thompson (DAL) | $29.00 | +2800 |
NBA Futures Favorites 2024/25
As the 2024/25 season approaches, the NBA futures favorites are landing on countless betting slips ready for some juicy NBA futures parlays.
Nikola Jokic leads the NBA MVP winner race with odds of 4.50 (+350), after an impressive 2023/24 season where he averaged 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game. Luka Doncic, who is close behind at 5.00 (+400), posted 32.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 8.1 assists last season.
Across the various NBA futures markets, other player awards are shaping up, such as the Sixth Man of the Year, where Malik Monk is favored at 5.50 (+450), following his 13.5 points per game contribution off the bench. Naz Reid, another contender at 7.50 (+650), averaged 11.5 points and 4.9 rebounds for the Timberwolves in limited minutes.
In the Rookie of the Year winner race, Zach Edey, at 5.50 (+450), stands out as a fav, with Reed Sheppard at 6.00 (+500) following closely.
For team awards, the Celtics top the NBA futures markets for the NBA championship with odds of 4.00 (+300) after a strong season, while the Oklahoma City Thunder, with their exciting young core, sit at 7.50 (+650).
Victor Wembanyama, a frontrunner for both Most Improved Player (7.00 / +600) and Defensive Player of the Year (1.53 / -190), averaged 18.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks in his rookie season. With these standout performances, the upcoming season promises plenty of action for bettors exploring the diverse NBA futures markets. Keep an eye on evolving odds as the season unfolds!
