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Author: Anthony Vlahovic
Last Updated: 14 November, 2024
2024-25 NBA Most Improved Player Odds
The Most Improved Player award in the NBA is one of the most interesting accolades a player can receive. While the rest of the awards handed out in the league have stats that can help narrow the field, the MIP can either be an award with a clear-cut winner or, like this past season, it can be given to a player like Tyrese Maxey. Many could argue that Maxey has been playing at an equally strong level over the past two seasons, but that is one of the reasons why betting on this award can be difficult.
As we enter the middle of November of the 2024-25 season, Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson sits atop the odds board, but this is undoubtedly an award that is still wide open for the taking. Below, we'll break down the best price NBA bettors can get for the top candidates for this award.
2024-25 NBA Most Improved Player Odds
Player | Opening Odds | FanDuel | DraftKings | BetMGM | Bet365 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jalen Johnson | +2000 | +600 | +600 | +550 | +550 |
Jalen Williams | +1500 | +600 | +650 | +600 | +600 |
LaMelo Ball | +3000 | +1000 | +1000 | +1100 | +1000 |
R.J Barrett | N/A | +1300 | +1400 | +1300 | +1400 |
Norman Powell | N/A | +1300 | +1500 | +1400 | +1400 |
Cade Cunningham | +2000 | +1400 | +1200 | +1400 | +1400 |
Gradey Dick | N/A | +1500 | +1400 | +1600 | +1600 |
Christian Braun | N/A | +1500 | +2000 | +2000 | +1800 |
Jalen Suggs | +9500 | +2000 | +2000 | +2000 | +2000 |
Evan Mobley | +1100 | +2000 | +3000 | +2500 | +2500 |
*odds as of November 14, 2024
Current Favorites
Jalen Johnson (+550 to +600): Plenty of prominent NBA analysts were very high on Jalen Johnson heading into this season, and so far, he has taken the leap that many expected. In 12 games, Johnson is averaging 36.7 minutes per game, and in that span, he's averaged 19 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. While Johnson is still waiting for his three-point shot to fall, he's found other ways to get his points and make positive contributions.
Jalen Williams (+600 to +650): Expectations are sky-high for the OKC Thunder, and in order to live up to them, Jalen Williams will need to take another step. In his second NBA season, Williams averaged 19.1 points per game and 4.5 assists per game. In 12 games this season, Williams is averaging 20.8 points and 5.2 assists per game. Shooting-wise, Williams is still waiting for his shots to fall more consistently, and once they do, his scoring average will likely rise since he is averaging a career-high 16.1 field goals and 4.8 three-point attempts per game.
LaMelo Ball (+1000 to +1100): The talent has always been there with LaMelo Ball, but injuries have weighed down the early portion of his career. Now fully healthy, Ball has exploded into one of the best scoring threats in the game, averaging 29.9 points and 6.3 assists per game. On his way to ranking 4th in the league in scoring, Ball is shooting 44.7% from the field and 37.5% from three.
Past Winners
Season | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
2023-24 | Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers |
2022-23 | Lauri Markkanen | Utah Jazz |
2021-22 | Ja Morant | Memphis Grizzlies |
2020-21 | Julius Randle | New York Knicks |
2019-20 | Brandon Ingram | New Orleans Pelicans |
2018-19 | Pascal Siakim | Toronto Raptors |
2017-18 | Victor Oladipo | Indiana Pacers |
2016-17 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks |
2015-16 | CJ McCollum | Portland Trail Blazers |
2014-15 | Jimmy Butler | Chicago Bulls |
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