- Get the latest betting odds on the top favorites for NBA Rookie of the Year.
- 76ers guard Jared McCain is the betting favorite in this market.
To the surprise of many, the 2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year race was actually compelling.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, last year’s No. 1 overall pick and best prospect since LeBron James, eventually won the award. But he faced stiff competition from the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren.
The two-player race was so fierce that Holmgren was the betting favorite early in the year. Bettors could exploit some swings in the odds between Wemby and Holmgren.
If that can happen in a year where a rookie class has a generational prospect, imagine the potential race with a 2024 draft class without any star power. Bettors will need to stay on top of this market throughout the season.
Here is a look at the latest NBA betting odds and my best bets for the 2024-25 Rookie of the Year market:
Odds to Win NBA Rookie of the Year, 2024-25
| Player | Team | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Jared McCain | 76ers | -200 |
| Stephon Castle | Spurs | +500 |
| Dalton Knecht | Lakers | +650 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | Hawks | +1800 |
| Yves Missi | Pelicans | +1800 |
| Zach Edey | Grizzlies | +3000 |
| Alex Sarr | Wizards | +4000 |
| Jaylen Wells | Grizzlies | +4000 |
| Matas Buzelis | Bulls | +8000 |
| Carlton Carrington | Wizards | +10000 |
NBA Rookie of the Year Odds: Jared McCain Leads as Favorite
Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain is the betting favorite (-200) to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2024-25. Based on his current NBA odds, McCain has an implied probability of 66.67% to win the award.
McCain has made the most of a larger role for the 76ers, who have been dealing with injuries to Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Paul George this year. McCain scored 34 points against the Cavaliers on Nov. 13, which proved to be the performance that pushed him to the top of this market after opening with +5000 odds.
The top of the NBA Rookie of the Year oddsboard has featured plenty of change. There have been four different betting favorites in this market since draft night.
Washington Wizards big man Alex Sarr opened as the betting favorite, but was passed by Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey once Summer League began. Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher claimed the top spot early in the 2024-25 season before Edey eventually passed him again.
“If you looked at our odds from opening night to now, you’d see some pretty significant changes. I’d expect it to be like that all season,” BetMGM Senior Trader Halvor Egeland said.
Bettors would be wise to follow this market closely this year, as there will be value throughout the season. For example, Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht shot up this board after scoring 37 points against the Utah Jazz in an NBA Cup matchup.
Matas Buzelis, a player I bet in the preseason, has recently earned a larger role with the Chicago Bulls and has been surging up the board.
Needless to say, this Rookie of the Year race isn’t over.
NBA Rookie of the Year Best Bets – 2024-25
- Matas Buzelis +2000 (0.1 units) on June 27.
- Bub Carrington +5000 (0.1 units) on June 27.
I’ll update this page with my best bets in the Rookie of the Year market throughout the season.
NBA Rookie of the Year Betting Splits
Here are the latest betting insights for the Rookie of the Year market at the online sportsbook:
- Most tickets: Dalton Knecht 16.9%
- Highest handle: Dalton Knecht 18%
- Biggest liability: Bronny James
- Odds leader: Jared McCain
2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year Voting
| Rank | Name | Team | Vote Pts | 1st Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Wembanyama | SAS | 495 | 99 |
| 2 | Chet Holmgren | OKC | 295 | 0 |
| 3 | Brandon Miller | CHO | 86 | 0 |
| 4 | Jaime Jaquez Jr. | MIA | 10 | 0 |
| 5 | Brandin Podziemski | GSW | 4 | 0 |
| 6 | Dereck Lively II | DAL | 1 | 0 |
List of NBA Rookie of the Year Winners
| Year | Player |
|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Victor Wembanyama |
| 2022-23 | Paolo Banchero |
| 2021-22 | Scottie Barnes |
| 2020-21 | LaMelo Ball |
| 2019-20 | Ja Morant |
| 2018-19 | Luka Doncic |
| 2017-18 | Ben Simmons |
| 2016-17 | Malcolm Brogdon |
| 2015-16 | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| 2014-15 | Andrew Wiggins |
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