2025 NBA MVP Odds: Nikola Jokić Back in Contention

Who will win the league's most coveted individual honor this year? As of now, it appears three-time winner Nikola Jokić still has a shot. The Nuggets' superstar suffered a hyperextended left knee in December, missing 16 games due to the injury. In order for a player to win MVP, he needs to play at least 65 of 82 games. As of now, in order to be MVP-eligible, Jokić can only afford to miss one more regular-season game. Prior to the injury, Jokić was the favorite to win the award. After the injury, he was removed from the oddsboard. Now that he has returned to play, he has returned to second on the board. With that, let's take a look at the odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Feb. 9, as well as what to know about the top candidates. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Regular Season MVP 2025-26 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder: -230 What to know: SGA is second in the NBA in scoring (31.8), and his Thunder have the best record in the NBA. He is also in the midst of a remarkable streak of 121 consecutive 20-point games, the second-most in NBA history, trailing only Wilt Chamberlain (126). SGA is currently sidelined with an abdominal strain. He will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break. Nikola Jokić, Nuggets: +320 What to know: Big Honey is back. After missing 16 games due to injury, Jokić is back in the mix, and has played five straight games for the Nuggets. However, Denver is just 2-3 in those contests. Jokić recently passed Oscar Robertson for the second-most triple-doubles in NBA history. On the season, he's averaging 28.9 points, 12.2 rebounds and 10.7 assists. Luka Dončić, Lakers: +2000 What to know: Dončić was firmly in second until Jokić returned. He is leading the NBA in scoring (32.8), and the Lakers have been among the top five in the West standings for a majority of the season. Dončić has eight 40-point games this season, and L.A. is 6-2 in those contests. Cade Cunningham, Pistons: +2000 What to know: Cunningham's Pistons have the second-best record in the NBA, and are the top team in the East behind their star point guard. Cunningham is averaging 25.3 points and 9.8 assists. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!