Latest NBA Defensive Player of the Year Odds and Analysis [1/9/2024]

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Latest NBA Defensive Player of the Year Odds and Analysis [1/9/2024]

The latest odds for the 2023/24 NBA Defensive Player of the Year have arrived, and as of January 9, 2024, Dimers is here to provide you with the best odds available for this award.

We've thoroughly assessed the major online sportsbooks in the US to pinpoint where you can find the most advantageous odds for the top contenders for the Defensive Player of the Year honor.

Additionally, by taking advantage of the sportsbook offers listed below, you can maximize the value of your NBA Defensive Player of the Year bets.

NBA Defensive Player of the Year Odds as of 1/9/2024

The favorite to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award for the 2023/24 season is Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Gobert's oddsfor Defensive Player of the Year currently stand at -150, which you can find at DraftKings Sportsbook.

According to the sportsbooks, the Timberwolves center is presently leading the race for the Defensive Player of the Year title, ahead of other notable players like Anthony Davis and Chet Holmgren.

Player (Team) Best DPOY Odds
Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves) -150 @ DraftKings Sportsbook
Anthony Davis (Lakers) +700 @ DraftKings Sportsbook
Chet Holmgren (Thunder) +800 @ FanDuel Sportsbook
Joel Embiid (76ers) +1400 @ DraftKings Sportsbook
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs) +1600 @ DraftKings Sportsbook
OG Anunoby (Knicks) +2100 @ FanDuel Sportsbook
Bam Adebayo (Heat) +2100 @ FanDuel Sportsbook
Herbert Jones (Celtics) +3000 @ FanDuel Sportsbook
Derrick White (Thunder) +3000 @ FanDuel Sportsbook

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Favorites to Win NBA Defensive Player of the Year

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Rudy Gobert is the frontrunner to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award, according to the sportsbooks, with most favorable odds of -150 available at DraftKings Sportsbook. This implies a 60.0% probability of Gobert securing the award.

 

Anthony Davis (Lakers)

Anthony Davis is the second most likely candidate to win the Defensive Player of the Year award, with odds of +700 at DraftKings Sportsbook. This translates to a 12.5% implied probability for the Lakers star.

 

Chet Holmgren (Thunder)

Rounding out the top three Defensive Player of the Year favorites is Chet Holmgren from the Oklahoma City Thunder. The power forward has odds of +800 at FanDuel Sportsbook, giving him an implied probability of 11.1% to win the award.

 

Last 10 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Winners

Over the past 10 seasons, winners of the DPOY have included Marcus Smart, Kawhi Leonard and Rudy Gobert.

  • 2023: Jaren Jackson Jr. (Grizzlies)
  • 2022: Marcus Smart (Celtics)
  • 2021: Rudy Gobert (Jazz)
  • 2020: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
  • 2019: Rudy Gobert (Jazz)
  • 2018: Rudy Gobert (Jazz)
  • 2017: Draymond Green (Warriors)
  • 2016: Kawhi Leonard (Spurs)
  • 2015: Kawhi Leonard (Spurs)
  • 2014: Joakim Noah (Bulls)

Final Thoughts

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All odds and probabilities in this article were verified and are accurate as of the time of publication.

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Kevin Hansen specializes in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL content, using data-driven insights for sports betting. He provides simple, actionable betting tips to help bettors find an edge and pick winners.

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