2017-18 NBA MVP Odds. 2017-18 NBA MVP Odds. By Mark Gallant. Originally published August 13th. At last, the day has finally arrived! And on a Sunday night, no less. NBA MVP odds are up, with Paddy Power the first book to post them. Last year, MVP odds were up in early July, but one would imagine that all of the.
The odds are in for the 2017-18 NBA MVP and a pair of Sixers are in the mix.
Joel Embiid's odds are 50/1 while Ben Simmons' are 66/1, according to Bovada.
Russell Westbrook is the frontrunner at 7/2. Kevin Durant (9/2), Kawhi Leonard (13/2), LeBron James (15/2) and James Harden (8/1) round out the top five.
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At 50/1, Embiid has the same odds as DeMar DeRozan, Kyrie Irving and Damian Lillard. Embiid always jokes he wants to be a point guard one day, now he's in the same company as some of the best in the league in this case.
Embiid's odds are better than Draymond Green (60/1). Simmons follows behind Green at 66/1, ahead of Gordon Hayward (70/1), Carmelo Anthony (75/1), Jimmy Butler (75/1), and Andrew Wiggins (75/1).
Embiid only has played 31 games and Simmons has not played at all, yet they are right up there with All-Stars and proven players. Here's the complete list:
Russell Westbrook (OKC) 7/2
Kevin Durant (GS) 9/2
Kawhi Leonard (SAN) 13/2
LeBron James (CLE) 15/2
James Harden (HOU) 8/1
Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) 17/2
Steph Curry (GS) 11/1
Anthony Davis (NOP) 16/1
Paul George (OKC) 25/1
Chris Paul (HOU) 25/1
Isaiah Thomas (BOS) 25/1
DeMarcus Cousins (NOP) 33/1
Karl-Anthony Towns (MIN) 33/1
John Wall (WAS) 33/1
Blake Griffin (LAC) 40/1
Nikola Jokic (DEN) 40/1
DeMar Derozan (TOR) 50/1
Joel Embiid (PHI) 50/1
Kyrie Irving (CLE) 50/1
Damian Lillard (POR) 50/1
Draymond Green (GS) 60/1
Ben Simmons (PHI) 66/1
Gordon Hayward (BOS) 70/1
Carmelo Anthony (NYK) 75/1
Jimmy Butler (MIN) 75/1
Andrew Wiggins (MIN) 75/1
Kevin Love (CLE) 100/1
Kyle Lowry (TOR) 100/1
Kristaps Porzingis (NYK) 100/1
Marc Gasol (MEM) 150/1
Paul Millsap (DEN) 150/1
Kemba Walker (CHA) 150/1
Bradley Beal (WAS) 200/1
Mike Conley (MEM) 200/1
Dirk Nowitzki (DAL) 250/1
Andre Drummond (DET) 250/1
Dwight Howard (CHA) 250/1
Jeff Teague (MIN) 250/1
Hassan Whiteside (MIA) 250/1