- Zach Edey has emerged as the Rookie of the Year betting favorite with +300 odds.
- Second overall pick Alexandre Sarr has the next-shortest odds at +700.
- Jared McCain is the best betting longshot to win NBA Rookie of the Year after an impressive Summer League debut with the Philadelphia 76ers.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Many people wondered if two-time John R. Wooden award winner Zach Edey’s game would translate to the NBA. He impressed USA online sportsbooks in his NBA Summer League debut, as Edey is the betting favorite with +300 odds to win NBA Rookie of the Year.
NBA Rookie of The Year Odds
- Zach Edey +300
- Alexandre Sarr +700
- Reed Sheppard +750
- Zaccharie Risacher +800
- Dalton Knecht +900
- Stephon Castle +1100
- Matas Buzelis +1200
- Ronald Holland +1400
- Rob Dillingham +1600
- Carlton Carrington +1600
- Donovan Clingan +2000
- Cody Williams +2000
- Tidjane Salaun +3300
- Jared McCain +3500
- Kel'el Ware +4000
- Isaiah Collier +5000
- Devin Carter +7500
- Tyler Kolek +10000
- Kyle Filipowski +10000
- Ja'Kobe Walter +10000
- Yves Missi +10000
- Bronny James +15000
Edey put the league on notice with 14 points (7-12 FG), 15 rebounds, four blocks, an assist, and a buzzer-beating putback to send the game to overtime. His first test was against former first-round pick Walker Kessler, and he delivered with bruising screens, rim protection, and rebounding.
A $100 wager on Edey to win Rookie of the Year at real money online sportsbooks would win $300. Edey’s player props for Friday night’s game haven’t been posted yet, but the Grizzlies are 2.5-point favorites against the Sacramento Kings.
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Other ROTY Betting Candidates Include Sarr (+700), McCain (+3500)
Edey moved ahead of former-favorite Alexandre Sarr, who was selected second overall by the Washington Wizards. Sarr, a seven-foot athletic French defender, has +700 odds to win Rookie of the Year next season.
Although there are concerns about playing time with Jared McCain, his +3500 odds at NBA online sportsbooks are attractive after an impressive NBA Summer League debut. McCain finished his debut with 15 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 27 minutes.
Zach graduated from Florida State University after majoring in Writing, Editing, and Media with a minor in Communication. He has a passion for sports betting and specializes in DFS for NFL, NBA, and MLB. At the casino, you can find Zach playing blackjack or roulette.
