Victor Wembanyama Betting Favorite For 2026-27 NBA MVP

ConsumerSportsMoneyVictor Wembanyama Betting Favorite For 2026-27 NBA MVPByTom Rende,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Rende is a writer that covers all things NBA.Follow AuthorAug 24, 2026, 12:28pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SAN ANTONIO, TX -MAY 28: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives against Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs in the second half of Game Six of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Frost Bank Center on May 28, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe NBA MVP is one of the most treasured awards in the league and winning the accolade can change the course of a career. The players at the head of the list have mostly remained the same, but every season brings a new surprise.Here is the case for each of the following players to win MVP this season and the current betting odds for winning it:Victory Wembanyama +200It’s hard to argue with the oddsmakers on this one. Wembanyama jumped to a new level last season with numbers that seem to indicate that he will soon become the face of the league. He won the defensive player of the year award by blocking over 3 shots per game and added a steal on top of that. He took less 3 pointers last season and was able to translate that into more looks at the rim. Any type of look that he’s able to get near the basket is a good one for the 7’4 megastar. The San Antonio Spurs are projected to have the second most wins in the NBA this season so it’s conceivable that if they finish in first that it could help boost up the narrative that he deserves the award. It oddly feels like destiny for him to win this year as long as he stays healthy.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander +350Gilgeous-Alexander has been a revelation by taking the MVP twice over the past two years. Only three players in NBA history have ever been abl...