2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year Odds

Many NBA executives were not high on the 2024 NBA Draft class, but that doesn't mean the players selected can't carve out a nice role for themselves in the NBA. Scouting young talent in any sport is a hit-or-miss game, which means there is a possibility of a late lottery pick flourishing in year one and outperforming players like Zaccarrie Risacher.

With that said, fans can already start placing their futures on the 2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year, and we'll break down the odds across all of the top sportsbooks to ensure bettors are getting the best price available.

2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year Odds - Top Contenders

Player	Opening odds	DraftKings	FanDuel	Betrivers	Caesars
Zach Edey	+1000	+600	+600	+550	+600
Reed Sheppard	+850	+700	+600	+500	+650
Zaccarrie Risacher	+700	+750	+1000	+800	+800
Alexandre Sarr	+500	+900	+1000	+800	+900
Stephon Castle	+700	+1000	+1000	+1000	+1000
Dalton Knecht	+1000	+1000	+1000	+900	+1000
Matas Buzelis	+1200	+1000	+1000	+800	+800
Carlton Carrington	+3000	+1500	+1500	-	+1000
Rob Dillingham	+2000	+1700	-	+1600	+1800
Donovan Clingan	+2000	+1600	+2000	+2000	+1800
Ron Holland	+1200	+2000	+2800	+1400	+2000
Tidjane Saluan	+2000	+3000	+3500	+3000	+3000

*odds as of August 23, 2024

Current Favorites

Zach Edey (Memphis Grizzlies): The former Purdue Boilermaker big man immediately saw a ton of action in this market after the draft, which caused him to rise up the odds board. Due to a strong showing in his first Summer League game, Edey's ascension towards the top of the odds board did not stop there either. While most draft picks have yet to suit up in the Summer League, Edey posted a 14-point and 15-rebound double-double in his first game, which caused a shake-up on the odds board.

While I wouldn't recommend strictly betting on this award based on Summer League performances, it's been made pretty clear that Edey will have a massive role on a team expected to bounce back this season and return to the playoffs.

Reed Sheppard (Houston Rockets): Prior to the draft, many believed that Reed Sheppard may actually be the best player to come out of his class, and in the few Summer League games he's played, he's shown why. The Kentucky product has been lights out from beyond the arc and on defense, which many people expected him to be, but he has also shown an elite ball handling and passing ability that did not always shine through in college.

If Sheppard can carve out a role for himself on this young Rockets team, he could very well remain at the top of the odds board all season since this award is truly wide open, unlike last season.

Zaccarrie Risacher (Atlanta Hawks): The Hawks gave Risacher the chance to be the first person to shake Adam Silver's hand on draft night. At 19 years old, the Hawks are hoping Risacher can develop into an elite-level scorer or, at the very least, be a high-end 3-and-D type of player. While that description may not scream first overall pick, it is hard to ignore the potential Risacher has, especially in an uptempo offense like the Hawks' run.

Past Winners

Season	Player	Team	Opening odds
2024	Victor Wembanyama	San Antonio Spurs	-145
2023	Paolo Banchero	Orlando Magic	+200
2022	Scottie Barnes	Toronto Raptors	+1100
2021	LaMelo Ball	Charlotte Hornets	+400
2020	Ja Morant	Memphis Grizzlies	+250
2019	Luka Doncic	Dallas Mavericks	+250
2018	Ben Simmons	Philadelphia 76ers	+225
2017	Malcolm Brogdon	Milwaukee Bucks	N/A
2016	Karl-Anthony Towns	Minnesota Timberwolves	+450
2015	Andrew Wiggins	Minnesota Timberwolves	+400