2021 NBA MVP (Regular Season) Prediction, Analysis, Betting Tips
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After recording another triple double on Friday night against the San Antonio Spurs, Nikola Jokic has cemented his status as the biggest favorite for the 2021 NBA MVP award. As of Saturday, April 10, Denver’s offensive machine is priced -150 to get crowned the Regular Season MVP.
The regular season finishes in mid-May, meaning that you won’t have to wait too long to find out if this NBA prop bet wins.
About the NBA MVP Award
The 2021 NBA MVP is the award that will be given to the best player of the regular season. The winner receives will receive the Maurice Podoloff Trophy, which was named in honor of the first commissioner of the NBA. The MVP award has been awarded every year since 1956, with 34 different players receiving the accolade.
Out of those 34, only seven are still active players. Those are, namely, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, James Harden, LeBron James, Derrick Rose, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the exception of Westbrook, all of those guys are among the top 15 favorites for the 2021 MVP award.
2021 NBA MVP Favorites
At the moment of writing, the following players are the main favorites for winning the 2021 NBA MVP award:
- Nikola Jokic -150 (Denver Nuggets)
- Joel Embiid +500 (Philadelphia 76ers)
- LeBron James +900 (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo +950 (Milwaukee Bucks)
- James Harden +900 (Brooklyn Nets)
- Damian Lillard +1500 (Portland Trail Blazers)
- Luka Doncic +1700 (Dallas Mavericks)
- Stephen Curry +2300 (Golden State Warriors)
- Kawhi Leonard +3400 (Los Angeles Clippers)
- Donovan Mitchell +5000 (Utah Jazz)
- Kevin Durant +6000 (Brooklyn Nets)
Should You Bet on Nikola Jokic?
Yes, you should bet on Nikola Jokic to win MVP award. One reason for this is that the #2 favorite Joel Embiid is out with an injury, which could keep him off the court for a couple of weeks.
Another, more important reason to back Jokic to win 2021 MVP award is that the 26-year-old has been a real offensive machine this season. The Serbian center has been great in all aspects of the game – scoring, assisting, rebounding.
In fact, Jokic is one of the top 10 NBA players in the all-time list when it comes to triple-doubles. He’s also the European player with the highest number of triple-doubles in the history of the NBA.
Speaking of Nikola Jokic’s triple-double achievements, we also need to point out that he’s the man who holds the record for the fastest triple-double, something which he achieved in only 14 minutes and 33 seconds. That happened in 2018 and since, Jokic has only gotten better.
In the current NBA season, the Serbian superstar has recorded many milestones, including becoming the third player in history to reach 50 career triple-doubles. Furthermore, in March, he broke Denver’s record for most double-doubles in the team history.
Jokic has been the key player for the Nuggets this season, helping the team with their Playoff efforts. With the 2021 NBA season entering its final third, Denver is flying very high in the Western Conference. They’re currently among the Top 6 and if they stay there (or get even higher in the standings), no one will be able to snatch the 2021 MVP award from Nikola Jokic.
FatCatBet’s 2021 NBA MVP Prediction:
- Nikola Jokic to Win the 2021 MVP Award
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