NBA MVP odds 2021-22: Warriors PG Stephen Curry, Nets SF Kevin Durant leading the way after a month of games – DraftKings Nation

After one month of the 2021-22 NBA season, the MVP race has begun to take shape. Preseason odds-on favorite Luka Doncic is now fourth in the running at +800 according to DraftKings Sportsbook, as three NBA champions have overtaken the Mavericks phenom.

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry leads the way at +275. He was +900 at the beginning of the season. Curry is averaging 28.4 points, 6.4 assists and 6.3 rebounds per game while maintaining his deadly efficiency from deep. The numbers might be down from his previous MVP campaigns but thats largely due to Golden States deep rotation. The Warriors are 11-2 early in the season and look like title contenders once again.

Durant (+475) has been brilliant even as the Nets had a rocky start with Kyrie Irving sidelined. Its hard to believe he had an Achilles injury a few seasons ago, as Durant is averaging 29.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. Hes not quite at 50-40-90 splits due to free throw shooting but Durant could end up being the best player on the leagues best team. Thats usually a good formula for success when it comes to lifting the MVP award.

The reigning Finals MVP is looking good early in the season as well. Giannis Antetokounmpo has had to keep the Bucks afloat amid some injuries and Khris Middleton being sidelined with COVID. The Greek Freak is averaging 26.6 points, 11.8 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game so far. The Bucks are 6-8 at the moment but should turn things around as their starters return. Watch out for Antetokounmpo as the season goes on. Hes +600 in MVP odds.

Steph Curry: +275Kevin Durant: +475Giannis Antetokounmpo: +600Luka Doncic: +800Nikola Jokic: +1300Joel Embiid: +1500Ja Morant: +2200Jimmy Butler: +2500Paul George: +3000Anthony Davis: +3500James Harden: +4000Jayson Tatum: +4000Donovan Mitchell: +4000Trae Young: +4500Damian Lillard: +5000Devin Booker: +5000LeBron James: +5000Julius Randle: +5500LaMelo Ball: +6000Zach LaVine: +6500DeMar DeRozan: +7000Chris Paul: +10000Karl-Anthony Towns: +10000

Full list of odds at DraftKings Sportsbook.

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