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

*odds as of November 20, 2024

Current Favorites

Jared McCain (Philadelphia 76ers): In the season's first seven games, Jared McCain saw very sporadic minutes. However, due to the immense amount of injuries that Philadelphia has dealt with, McCain has played 30+ minutes in six straight games, including his first career start. McCain has fully taken advantage of the expanded role, dropping 34 points and ten assists in his first start against Cleveland. Overall, McCain is averaging 15.2 points per game this season on 47.7% shooting from the field and 40.8% from three.

Dalton Knecht (Los Angeles Lakers): A few teams were scared away from Knecht during the draft process due to his age, and after his recent stretch of play, it only makes it more evident as to why certain teams who pick in the lottery, continue to do so. Knecht is coming off a game against the Jazz where he dropped 37 points on 9-12 shooting from three. With that performance, Knecht is averaging 24.2 points per game over his last four games, as he's made 21 of his last 31 three-point attempts.

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 hope Risacher can develop into an elite-level scorer or, at the very least, be a high-end 3-and-D player. Through his first 15 games, Risacher is averaging 26.4 minutes per game, and with that, he is averaging 12 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. While the number one pick has looked more comfortable each game, he is still waiting for his shots to fall more consistently, as he's had some breakout shooting games, including 33 points against the Knicks, which he's followed up with poor shooting performances.

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