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It might be hard to believe, but we’re nearing the two-month mark of the 2021-22 NBA season. As we roll through December, we’re taking a look at how some of the league’s top futures markets have shifted. While the races for rookie of the year, most improved player and coach of the year all have intriguing candidates, we’re looking at the league’s top individual honor: the most valuable player award.
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Today, we’re spotlighting our futures betting tool for NBA MVP contenders. Our analytics have the ability to synthesize value for teams who have seen their odds increase, decrease or remain the same a number of different timeframes. With the futures tool, you can gauge market shifts for NBA Finals winners, conference champions, division winners, win + point Totals and player awards and stat leaders.
This preview contains the current top-five MVP contenders, according to PointsBet. You can see how their odds have shifted from the fall through the beginning of Dec. 2021.
Have a look:
NBA Most Valuable Players futures market top five
Odds movement from fall to early Dec. 2021
1. Stephen Curry - PG - GSW | +700 (on Oct. 8, 2021) to +140
2. Kevin Durant - SF - BKN | +800 (on Oct. 8, 2021) to +400
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo - PF - MIL | +600 (on Oct. 8, 2021) to +500
4. Nikola Jokic - C - DEN | +800 (on Nov. 3, 2021) to +1100
5. Luka Doncic - PG - DAL | +450 (on Oct. 13, 2021) to +1700
As you can see, Steph Curry has seen his odds rise sharply since early October. He’s the clear favorite for the award, with Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant not far behind him. Among the top three contenders, Giannis Antetokounmpo has seen his odds improve, but not by much. Outside the top three, Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic‘s respective odds have fallen quite far.
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