04.06.2024

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 that has a very 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 as 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 2024-25 season, a group of skilled big men sit at the top of the odds board, headlined by Victor Wembenyama. Down 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	FanDuel	DraftKings	BetMGM	Bet365
Victor Wembenyama	+1100	+900	+900	+1000
Jonathan Kuminga	+1000	+1400	+1100	+1100
Evan Mobley	+1100	+1200	+1100	+1200
Jalen Williams	+1500	+2000	+2000	+1600
Scottie Barnes	+1500	+1600	+1800	+1400
Josh Giddey	+1500	+2500	+1800	+1800
Immanuel Quickley	+1500	+2500	+1800	+2000
Paolo Banchero	+2000	+3500	+2200	+2500
Cade Cunningham	+2000	+2000	+2000	+2000
Brandin Podziemski	+3000	+1400	+2500	+2000

*odds as of July 16, 2024

Current Favorites

Victor Wembenyama (+900 to +1100): For NBA fans who don't root for the Spurs, the thought of Wembenyama improving is scary, but in reality, everyone knows it's going to be the case. In his rookie season filled with high expectations, Wembenyama averaged 21.4 points and 10.6 rebounds per game on the way to the Rookie of the Year award and a 1st All-Defensive Team member.

In reality, those accolades are only the tip of the iceberg for Wembenyama, as it's expected that he will be more aggressive offensively this season. With a full year in the league under his belt and the training wheels off, Wembenyama will likely remain towards the top of the odds board for most, if not all, season.

Jonathan Kuminga (+1000 to +1400): The Golden State Warriors that fans got to know over the past decade is no longer. With Klay Thompson gone and Draymond Green towards the tail end of his career, the time is now for Kuminga to develop into the player that Golden State has been hoping for. While the third-year power forward did take a big step this past season averaging a career-high in PPG (16.1) and TRB (4.8), those numbers could be even higher this season with an expanded role.

Evan Mobley (+1100 to +1200): If the Cleveland Cavaliers ever want to break through in the Eastern Conference, then Evan Mobley will need to reach a new level. After an incredibly promising sophomore season in the NBA, Mobley took a step back, primarily due to the fact that he was only able to play in 50 games. The former USC product has already proven he can be a force on the defensive end, but most people believe there is more in the tank offensively for him, which, if that is the case, he could be a good player to track in this market throughout the season.

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