Every NBA Team's Top MVP Candidate Ahead of the 2022-23 Season

Training camp in the NBA kicks off on Tuesday, and it’s time for NBA bettors, such as myself,  to start taking a look at the futures odds and potentially place a few preseason wagers. 

Yesterday, I shared a team that I think is undervalued to win the NBA Finals in the 2022-23 season, but today we’re focusing on individual players. 

The MVP award has gone through an interesting stretch, with Giannis Antetokounmpo’s back-to-back wins followed up by two straight from Nikola Jokic. 

Can someone else break into the club and win the MVP this season? Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid have been knocking at the door, but it’s also possible that Giannis could work his way back into the picture this season as well. 

Rather than simply list the odds, why don’t we break down the top candidate (based on the odds) to win the MVP this season? 

Lets’ jump in: 

NBA MVP Odds for 2022-23 Season

Atlantic Division

• Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum (+1300)
• Brooklyn Nets: Kevin Durant (+1000)
• Toronto Raptors: Pascal Siakam (+13000)
• New York Knicks: RJ Barrett (+37000)
• Philadelphia 76ers: Joel Embiid (+700)

Central Division

• Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo (+700)
• Cleveland Cavaliers: Donovan Mitchell (+6500)
• Chicago Bulls: DeMar DeRozan (+10000)
• Detroit Pistons: Cade Cunningham (+49000)
• Indiana Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton (+49000)

Southeast Division

• Miami Heat: Jimmy Butler (+5000)
• Charlotte Hornets: LaMelo Ball (+13000)
• Washington Wizards: Bradley Beal (+10000)
• Atlanta Hawks: Trae Young (+4000)
• Orlando Magic: N/A

Northwest Division

• Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokic (+1000)
• Portland Trail Blazers: Damian Lillard (+6500)
• Minnesota Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns (+6000) | Anthony Edwards (+6000)
• Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (+24000)
• Utah Jazz: N/A

Pacific Division 

• Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James (+2700)
• Los Angeles Clippers: Kawhi Leonard (+2400)
• Golden State Warriors: Stephen Curry (+1500)
• Sacramento Kings: De’Aaron Fox (+24000)
• Phoenix Suns: Devin Booker (+4000)

Southwest Division

• San Antonio Spurs: N/A
• Houston Rockets: N/A
• Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic (+450)
• New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson (+3600)
• Memphis Grizzlies: Ja Morant (+1300)