Victor Wembanyama was well on his way to winning the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award last season before being sidelined with deep vein thrombosis. Wemby has a clean bill of health entering this season, however, and has resumed his status as NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds favorite. The Spurs star is -185 to win the award.
The NBA DPOY odds board also shows Chet Holmgren (+650) and Amen Thomas (+1600) as betting favorites.
Find more NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds and analysis below.
🏀 NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds
Below is a look at NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds. San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama (-185) is the current favorite.
| Player |  |
|---|---|
 Victor Wembanyama |
-185 |
 Chet Holmgren |
+650 |
 Amen Thompson |
+1600 |
 Anthony Davis |
+1600 |
 Dyson Daniels |
+2000 |
 Evan Mobley |
+2000 |
 Draymond Green |
+2500 |
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NBA Defensive Player of the Year opening odds
Here is a look at what NBA Defensive Player of the Year opening odds were on Oct. 3:
- Victor Wembanyama (-185)
- Chet Holmgren (+650)
- Amen Thompson (+1600)
- Anthony Davis (+1600)
- Dyson Daniels (+2000)
- Evan Mobley (+2500)
- Draymond Green (+2500)
- Jalen Suggs (+4000)
- Jaren Jackson Jr. (+4000)
- Ausar Thompson (+6000)
- Luguentz Dort (+7500)
- Donovan Clingan (+10000)
- Ivaca Zubac (+10000)
- Bam Adebayo (+10000)
- Rudy Gobert (+10000)
- Giannis Antetokoumpo (+10000)
- Walker Kessler (+10000)
- OG Anunoby (+15000)
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NBA Defensive Player of the Year betting trends
Here are some trends to keep in mind when betting on NBA DPOY:
- This is historically a big man's trophy. 18 of the past 21 winners, and 33 of the 43 overall, have been centers or power forwards. This includes last year's winner, power forward Evan Mobley.
- No DPOY winner's team has ever missed the playoffs.
NBA Defensive Player of the Year history
| Year | NBA DPOY winner |
|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Evan Mobley |
| 2023-24 | Rudy Gobert |
| 2022-23 | Jaren Jackson Jr. |
| 2021-22 | Marcus Smart |
| 2020-21 | Rudy Gobert |
| 2019-20 | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| 2018-19 | Rudy Gobert |
| 2017-18 | Rudy Gobert |
| 2016-17 | Draymond Green |
| 2015-16 | Kawhi Leonard |
| 2014-15 | Kawhi Leonard |
| 2013-14 | Joakim Noah |
| 2012-13 | Marc Gasol |
| 2011-12 | Tyson Chandler |
| 2010-11 | Dwight Howard |
| 2009-10 | Dwight Howard |
| 2008-09 | Dwight Howard |
| 2007-08 | Kevin Garnett |
| 2006-07 | Marcus Camby |
| 2005-06 | Ben Wallace |
| 2004-05 | Ben Wallace |
NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds FAQ
Victor Wembanyama is the current favorite to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year, as he owns -185 odds.
Cleveland's Evan Mobley won NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2024-25.
Evan Mobley is currently +2500 to repeat as NBA DPOY.
Ben Wallace and Dikembe Mutombo are tied for the all-time record with four apiece.
