Few things in sports are as thrilling as the back-and-forth brawl of a close NBA game in the fourth quarter, and the NBA Clutch Player of the Year odds track the players who thrive in gut-check time.
The Clutch Player of the Year favorites are highlighted by not only the league's best players... but also its boldest stars, who never shy away from the biggest moments.
Reigning award winner Stephen Curry was the leader when the season started... but he — and several other megastars that were previously atop the odds board — have seen their prices plummet... although the league's biggest star is still shining bright.
Here are the latest odds to win NBA Clutch Player of the Year.
Odds to win 2025 NBA Clutch Player of the Year
| Player |  |
 |
 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Nikola Jokic |
+400 | +430 | +425 |
 De'Aaron Fox |
+850 | +1000 | +900 |
 Stephen Curry |
+1000 | +900 | +1000 |
 Jayson Tatum |
+1000 | +1200 | +1000 |
 Anthony Edwards |
+1600 | +1500 | +1600 |
| DeMar DeRozan |
+1600 | +1500 | +2000 |
 Jalen Brunson |
+2000 | +2000 | +2500 |
 Kevin Durant |
+2000 | +2000 | +2500 |
 LaMelo Ball |
+2000 | +2000 | +1600 |
 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
+2000 | +2000 | +2500 |
Odds as of 11-19
NBA Clutch Player of the Year favorites
Not only is Nikola Jokic among the favorites to win NBA MVP (again), but he's also surged up the odds board to be the favorite for Clutch Player of the Year.
After two weeks he went from +2500 to +700, and now sits as short as 4/1 as the Nuggets star leads the NBA in rebounds and assists, along with being fourth in points — while also sitting sixth in fourth-quarter scoring and fourth in 4Q assists.
After Jokic is 2022-23 CPOY winner De'Aaron Fox of the Kings, sitting anywhere between +850 and +1000, while Jayson Tatum and reigning CPOY Stephen Curry are right behind in the 10/1 range.
Jokic remains the most popular play at BetMGM in terms of betting action, accounting for 41.3% of the handle and 13.6% of the tickets, making him the sportsbook's biggest liability.
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Understanding NBA Clutch Player of the Year odds
Most sportsbooks will display odds in the American format as listed above. We'll use the 2023 CPOY race as an example:
As the season progressed, with Fox having been a huge favorite, his odds had a minus (-) sign ahead of the number:
- De'Aaron Fox -500
This means that a bettor needs to wager $500 to win $100. Other candidates with worse odds would have a plus (+) sign ahead of the number. Early in the season, before any clear favorite is established, betting options will be listed as such:
- Luka Doncic +650
Here, a bettor stands to profit $650 for every $100 wagered.
If American odds aren't your thing, simply use our odds converter to switch the odds to decimal or fractional format. Most online sportsbooks also give you the option to change the odds format that you see.
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How is Clutch Player of the Year decided?
Like the rest of the NBA's awards, Clutch Player of the Year is voted on by a panel of 100 media personnel at the conclusion of the regular season. Players are chosen based on varied criteria including:
Number of clutch games played
A clutch game is defined (for this award's context) as a game that is within five points with five or fewer minutes remaining. If a player's team has been involved in a disproportionately high number of these games, voters may give their performances more weight across the wider sample.
Record in clutch games
Of course, it matters how the candidate's team performed in those games, and if they came away with more than their share of wins, that looks impressive on a resume come ballot time.
Stats recorded in clutch time
Maybe the most important is what the player personally does to ensure his team gets the clutch win — fourth-quarter scoring is of particular importance, but all clutch stats will factor into a sound voting process.
Key or memorable plays
Intangible moments can also hold weight in a close race: A memorable highlight or game-winner that resonated in the season's zeitgeist will help a candidate, as will a huge performance in a win against a big rival, or to seal a win in a tight race for playoff seeding.
Past Clutch Player of the Year winners
It's a pretty exclusive list...
| Year | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors |
| 2022-23 | De'Aaron Fox | Sacramento Kings |
NBA Clutch Player of the Year betting trends
Since Clutch Player of the Year was a new award introduced for 2023, there isn't much in the way of trends for bettors to dive into.
NBA Clutch Player of the Year FAQ
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is the current CPOY favorite, followed by De'Aaron Fox, Stephen Curry, and Jayson Tatum.
Golden State's Steph Curry won Clutch Player of the Year in 2024.
NBA media will vote at the end of the regular season, based on criteria such as fourth-quarter scoring, usage rate in clutch games, and win rate.
