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.
Jalen Brunson entered the season as the favorite after bringing home the hardware last season. Cade Cunningham is currently the favorite with +280 Clutch Player of the Year odds.
Here are the latest odds to win NBA Clutch Player of the Year.
NBA Clutch Player of the Year odds
Here are NBA Clutch Player of the Year odds. Cade Cunningham is the favorite with a +280 price.
| Player |  |
|---|---|
 Cade Cunningham |
+280 |
 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
+300 |
 Tyrese Maxey |
+650 |
 Anthony Edwards |
+1000 |
 Luka Doncic |
+2500 |
 Nikola Jokic |
+2500 |
 Stephen Curry |
+2500 |
 Kevin Durant |
+2500 |
 James Harden |
+3000 |
 Jalen Brunson |
+4000 |
 De'Aaron Fox |
+4000 |
 Desmond Bane |
+4000 |
| Alperen Sengun |
+4000 |
NBA Clutch Player of the Year opening odds
Below is a look at the opening odds for NBA Clutch Player of the Year.
- Jalen Brunson (+850)
- Anthony Edwards (+900)
- Kevin Durant (+900)
- Luka Doncic (+1000)
- Nikola Jokic (+1000)
- Stephen Curry (+1500)
- De'Aaron Fox (+1500)
- Trae Young (+1500)
- Cade Cunningham (+2000)
- Darius Garland (+2500)
- Donovan Mitchell (+2500)
- Paolo Banchero (+2500)
- Tyrese Maxey (+2500)
- DeMar DeRozan (+2500)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (+2500)
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks |
| 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
Cade Cunningham and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are the betting favorites to win the NBA Clutch Player of the Year award.
New York's Jalen Brunson won Clutch Player of the Year this past season.
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.
