Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles leads as the betting favorite to win the WNBA Rookie of the Year award in 2026.
Get the latest WNBA odds and predictions for the Rookie of the Year race in 2026:
WNBA Rookie of the Year Odds 2026
| Player | Team | Current Odds | Last Week's Odds | Preseason Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia Miles | Lynx | -5000 | -5000 | +260 |
| Azzi Fudd | Wings | +1800 | +1300 | +250 |
| Flau'jae Johnson | Storm | +3500 | +6600 | +800 |
| Awa Fam | Storm | +4500 | +4000 | +550 |
| Sydney Taylor | Sky | +8000 | +15000 | OTB |
| Pauline Astier | Liberty | +12500 | +8000 | OTB |
| Gabriela Jaquez | Sky | +17500 | +6600 | +5000 |
| Lauren Betts | Mystics | +25000 | +25000 | +600 |
Who is the WNBA Rookie of the Year Favorite in 2026?
Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles is a huge betting favorite (-5000) to be the WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2026. At her current value, Miles has an implied probability of 98.04%.
Miles became the favorite following her WNBA debut. She finished with 21 points, eight assists, three rebounds, and two steals against the Atlanta Dream. It was a great start after I suggested backing her preseason value.
Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd, who began with the best odds, came off the bench in her first game. The last time a No. 1 pick debuted as a reserve was Kelsey Plum in 2017.
That said, the early-season shuffle is a sign that the 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year race could be more competitive than in recent seasons. Caitlin Clark (2024) and Paige Bueckers (2025) led wire-to-wire as minus-odds favorites in their respective ROY races the last two years.
WNBA Rookie of the Year Prediction 2026
Prediction:Â Olivia Miles
Miles, the No. 2 pick in the WNBA Draft out of TCU, has been incredible in the early stages of her debut season. The Lynx thrust her into a lead guard role, and she’s delivered in a big way. I’ve been most impressed with her ability to shred pick-and-roll coverages by either making the right pass or creating space for a shot off the dribble.
At this point in the season, Miles is averaging 19.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. With Napheesa Collier out until later in the summer, Miles will continue to have a big role on a Minnesota team with playoff aspirations.
Meanwhile, Fudd’s WNBA Rookie of the Year odds went from +900 to +350 following her first start, in which she scored 22 points for her second straight 20-point effort. She’s continued to perform well in her new role, which is notable because top picks typically have an advantage in winning this award. Since 2008, 13 of the last 18 Rookie of the Year winners were top selections, including each of the past four.
That said, this has become Miles’ award to lose. And for good reason.
Best challenger: Azzi Fudd
Value to watch: Awa Fam
Long shot to monitor: Sydney Taylor
WNBA Rookie of the Year Betting: Most Popular Bets
As of this writing, here are the most popular bets in the 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year market at BetMGM:
Most tickets
Olivia Miles 36.4%
Azzi Fudd 17.7%
Flau’jae Johnson 13.9%
Highest handle
Olivia Miles 85.6%
Azzi Fudd 6.9%
Lauren Betts 1.9%
Past WNBA Rookie of the Year Winners
| Year | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Paige Bueckers | Dallas Wings |
| 2024 | Caitlin Clark | Indiana Fever |
| 2023 | Aliyah Boston | Indiana Fever |
| 2022 | Rhyne Howard | Atlanta Dream |
| 2021 | Michaela Onyenwere | New York Liberty |
| 2020 | Crystal Dangerfield | Minnesota Lynx |
| 2019 | Napheesa Collier | Minnesota Lynx |
| 2018 | A’ja Wilson | Las Vegas Aces |
| 2017 | Allisha Gray | Dallas Wings |
| 2016 | Breanna Stewart | Seattle Storm |
| 2015 | Jewell Loyd | Seattle Storm |
| 2014 | Chiney Ogwumike | Connecticut Sun |
| 2013 | Elena Delle Donne | Chicago Sky |
| 2012 | Nneka Ogwumike | Los Angeles Sparks |
| 2011 | Maya Moore | Minnesota Lynx |
| 2010 | Tina Charles | Connecticut Sun |
| 2009 | Angel McCoughtry | Atlanta Dream |
| 2008 | Candace Parker | Los Angeles Sparks |
| 2007 | Armintie Price | Chicago Sky |
| 2006 | Seimone Augustus | Minnesota Lynx |
| 2005 | Temeka Johnson | Washington Mystics |
| 2004 | Diana Taurasi | Phoenix Mercury |
| 2003 | Cheryl Ford | Detroit Shock |
| 2002 | Tamika Catchings | Indiana Fever |
| 2001 | Jackie Stiles | Portland Fire |
| 2000 | Betty Lennox | Minnesota Lynx |
| 1999 | Chamique Holdsclaw | Washington Mystics |
| 1998 | Tracy Reid | Charlotte Sting |
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