Ahead of the NBA’s 2026-27 season, a Fox News sports columnist shared betting picks for several individual awards. The commentary is prospective and reflects the writer’s views; the season’s awards have not been decided.
For Most Valuable Player, the columnist suggested Nikola Jokic at +500, citing his recent triple-double averages and past MVP contention. Anthony Edwards at +1800 and Cade Cunningham at +2200 were presented as longer-shot options. The writer also mentioned Cooper Flagg at +20000, while arguing that his team’s finish could affect his chances. The column considered other candidates, including Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson, but expressed reservations about their listed odds or circumstances.
For Rookie of the Year, the writer favored Keaton Wagler as a long shot at +3500 and identified Darryn Peterson at +340 as a preferred choice among the listed rookies. The column also assessed several other first-year players, with its judgments based on expected roles and team situations.
The writer named DeMar DeRozan at +1800 as a possible Sixth Man of the Year wager, pointing to his expected role off Denver’s bench. The column advised waiting before betting on Most Improved Player and said it would avoid wagering on Defensive Player of the Year.
Odds can change, and betting outcomes are uncertain. These picks are commentary, not a guarantee of results or financial advice.
