The NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds race is heating up with just over a month to go in the shortened 72-game season.
The top contenders have been holding steady, including Rudy Gobert, who is in search of his third NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. But the race is close and there's enough ball left for a late push from one of the players on the periphery.
Let's take a look at the full board and see who has the best NBA DPOY odds.
Odds to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year
| Player | Odds to win DPOY |
|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | -280 |
| Ben Simmons | +240 |
| Myles Turner | +600 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | +3,600 |
| Joel Embiid | +6,500 |
| Bam Adebayo | +10,000 |
| Kawhi Leonard | +10,000 |
| Draymond Green | +12,000 |
| Jimmy Butler | +12,000 |
Odds courtesy of FanDuel as of April 13, 2021.
Favorite to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year
Rudy Gobert remains the favorite for Defensive Player of the Year at -280 odds. A two-time winner of the award and four-time member of the All-Defense first-team, Gobert is the league's most dominant paint presence and rim protector. He would find himself in the conversation in any season, but with the Jazz playing so well, his candidacy becomes that much stronger in 2021.
A first-team All-Defense selection in 2020, Ben Simmons is second on the odds board at +240. The Sixers' point forward has been an incredible individual defender this season, often picking up the toughest assignment regardless of position.
Rounding out the Top 3 is the Pacers' Myles Turner at +600. An exceptional rim protector who has been able to completely focus on the defensive end with Domantas Sabonis's emergence on offense, Turner leads the NBA in blocks per game.
Understanding NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds
Most sportsbooks will display odds in the American format as listed above. We'll use last season's Rookie of the Year race as an example:
As last season progressed, with Ja Morant having been a huge favorite, his odds had a minus (-) sign ahead of the number:
- Ja Morant -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:
- Zion Williamson +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.
NBA Defensive Player of the Year history
| Year | NBA DPOY winner |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2003-04 | Ron Artest |
| 2002-03 | Ben Wallace |
| 2001-02 | Ben Wallace |
| 2000-01 | Dikembe Mutombo |
Where can I bet on NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds?
You may have to shop around for NBA futures odds on who will win Defensive Player of the Year. As a bit more of a niche market, it may not be offered by all sportsbooks. Check out our best sportsbooks available for the most trusted books in your area.
