- LeBron James is the +450 betting favorite to win the NBA Finals MVP.
- Kevin Durant (+550) and Kawhi Leonard (+900) are listed with the next shortest odds.
LAS VEGAS – Despite being the No. 7 seed in the playoffs, LeBron James is projected to win Finals MVP according to the betting odds.
Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard are listed as the next most likely options. Figuring out who will win Finals MVP isn’t so much picking a player, but picking which team will win the championship.
2021 NBA - Finals MVP Betting Odds
- LeBron James +450
- Kevin Durant +550
- Kawhi Leonard +900
- Kyrie Irving +900
- James Harden +900
- Giannis Antetokounmpo +1000
- Joel Embiid +1000
- Anthony Davis +1200
- Paul George +1400
- Donovan Mitchell +1400
- Nikola Jokic +2500
- Rudy Gobert +3000
- Mike Conley Jr +3300
- Chris Paul +4000
- Ben Simmons +4000
- Devin Booker +4000
- Jimmy Butler +4500
- Luka Doncic +4500
- Damian Lillard +6600
- Khris Middleton +8000
- Trae Young +8000
- Jrue Holiday +8000
- Stephen Curry +8000
- Tobias Harris +8000
- Jayson Tatum +8000
- Jordan Clarkson +10000
- Joe Ingles +10000
- Blake Griffin +10000
- Bojan Bogdanovic +10000
- Julius Randle +10000
- Bradley Beal +20000
- CJ McCollum +30000
- Trevor Ariza +30000
- Russel Westbrook +30000
- Michael Porter Jr +30000
- Carmelo Anthony +80000
- John Collins +90000
- Draymond Green +90000
- Derrick Rose +100000
- Bogdan Bogdanovic +100000
LeBron James As The Favorite
Despite the recent struggles from the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James is the betting favorite to be named Finals MVP.
The Lakers won’t have the easiest ride to the championship game, but are still the betting favorite to win the title. The Lakers not only have a tough ride as a No. 7 seed, but the team isn’t playing well due to lingering health issues among the stars.
The Lakers do seem to be healthy at the right time, however, and will have Anthony Davis and Lebron James to start their Playoffs. They’re also coming in having won six straight games.
It’s not surprising that online sportsbooks have James as the favorite, but there are probably safer options with more betting value.
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Is Kevin Durant The Best Bet?
It’s no secret that the Eastern Conference is weaker than the Western Conference, meaning the Brooklyn Nets will probably have an easier ride into the NBA Finals. Although Kyrie Irving and James Harden are both among the shortest odds, if the Nets win the finals, KD should win Finals MVP.
Durant won Finals MVP over Steph Curry two years in a row so nobody should feel worried about Irving or Harden potentially stealing the award.
The East is a three-team race and the Nets are clearly the most talented of the group. If the Nets win the championship, Durant should certainly win Finals MVP. It’s as simple as that.
The Rest Of The Field
Sports betting sites have plenty of options to choose from and any bettor who thinks any team other than the Lakers or Nets will win the finals can get some very generous odds on the team’s best player.
Some noticeable options are Giannis Antetokounmpo at +1000, Joel Embiid at +1000, Nikola Jokic at +2500 and Julius Randle at +10000.
Nick got involved with the world of sports at a young age and never turned his back on it. He graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Broadcast/Journalism. In his free time, you can catch him at the bottom of the leaderboards on any video game he’s playing.
