NBA Sixth Man of the Year Odds 2025: Payton Pritchard Still Favored

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid claimed last year’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year award, besting Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk by 10 total points in votes. And it’s a sign that voters might have changed their process regarding this award.

The 6MOY award has gone to a bucket-getting reserve on a good team for years. Over the last 15 seasons, the winner of this award has averaged 17.4 points per game on a team that averaged 52.1 wins.

During that span, Reid’s 13.5 points per game was the lowest-scoring average among all winners. He and Malcolm Brogdon (2022-23 6MOY) are the only two players to average below 15 points per game since 2009-10.

But Reid and Brogdon played on top teams when they won their award. The Timberwolves won 56 games last year, while the Celtics posted 57 wins in the previous season. The last four players to win 6MOY have been on a team that won 52-plus games.

With that in mind, here’s a look at the latest NBA odds and who might be the best picks to win this year’s award:

Odds to Win 2025 NBA Sixth Man of the Year

NBA Sixth Man of the Year Odds: Payton Pritchard in Control

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is the betting favorite (-1400) to win the Sixth Man of the Year award. That gives him an implied probability of 93.33% via the latest 6MOY odds.

Pritchard has been the 6MOY favorite for much of the year, but his odds got as short as -125 before he exploded for a career-high 43 points against the Portland Trail Blazers on March 5. He became the first player in NBA history to record 40 points, 10 3-pointers, and 10 rebounds in a regulation game.

It was the type of performance that might have wrapped up the Sixth Man of the Year race.

Pritchard is now averaging 14 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists for a Celtics team that is No. 2 in the Eastern Conference. He’s been delivering as a reserve all year, becoming the first Boston backup to score 20-plus points in four straight contests since Isaiah Thomas accomplished the feat in 2015.

Pritchard has come a long way since I recommended him as a my favorite long-shot prediction at +10000 in the preseason. He’s certainly in control during the final days of the regular season.

However, Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley hasn’t gone away. Beasley is averaging 16.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. The Pistons are fifth in the East.

Recent history suggests that voters will side with Pritchard since he’s on the better team, so I’m still sticking with my preseason position for now.

Prediction: Payton Pritchard (-1400)

NBA Sixth Man of the Year Best Bets for 2024-25

• Payton Pritchard +10000 (0.05 units) on Sept. 12.
• Julian Strawther +15000 (0.05 units) on Sept. 12.

I’ll update this page with my best bets in the Sixth Man of the Year market throughout the season.

NBA Sixth Man of the Year Betting Splits

Here are the latest betting insights for the Sixth Man of the Year market at the online sportsbook:

• Most tickets: Payton Pritchard 18%
• Highest handle: Payton Pritchard 44.9%
• Biggest liability: Payton Pritchard
• Odds leader: Payton Pritchard

2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Voting

List of Sixth Man of the Year Winners

Who has the Most Sixth Man of the Year Awards in NBA History?

Jamal Crawford and Lou Williams hold the record for most Sixth Man of the Year awards in NBA history with three apiece.

• Jamal Crawford (2010, 2014, 2016)
• Lou Williams (2015, 2018, 2019)

Who Won NBA Sixth Man of the Year Last Season?

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid won NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award during the 2023-24 season, averaging 13.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.

Who was the Last Celtics Player to Win NBA Sixth Man of the Year?

Malcolm Brogdon won NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award in 2022-23, securing the fourth such trophy in Boston’s franchise history.

• Malcolm Brogdon (2022-23)
• Bill Walton (1985-86)
• Kevin McHale (1984-85 & 1983-84)

Who was the Last Pistons Player to Win NBA Sixth Man of the Year?

Corliss Williamson won the lone Sixth Man of the Year award in Detroit Pistons’ franchise history, claiming the honor during the 2001-02 campaign.

Who is the Betting Favorite for NBA Sixth Man of the Year?

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is the betting favorite at -275 to win NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award, giving him an implied probability of 73.33% to earn the trophy.