2024-25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Odds and Favorites

Updated Jan. 23, 2025 8:46 a.m. ET

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Prior to placing an NBA futures wager on which player will bring home the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2024-25, check out the odds outlined below, including the favorites like Victor Wembanyama, along with the rest of the notable players in contention.

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Favorites to Win NBA DPOY

Name	Team	Odds
Victor Wembanyama	Spurs	-599
Evan Mobley	Cavaliers	+1200
Jaren Jackson Jr.	Grizzlies	+1600
Luguentz Dort	Thunder	+3000
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	Thunder	+4000
Rudy Gobert	Timberwolves	+4000
Bam Adebayo	Heat	+5000
Jalen Williams	Thunder	+8000
Dyson Daniels	Hawks	+8000
Giannis Antetokounmpo	Bucks	+15000