In just a few weeks, NBA teams will open up training camp, as they officially begin the long journey that will be the 2017-18 season. Ahead of camps opening up, the Westgate Las Vegas Superbook has released the latest update on their MVP odds.
Coming in as the current favorite at 4/1 odds? Kevin Durant.
The Warriors forward won the NBA Finals MVP award last season, and Vegas expects him to follow up on a brilliant postseason performance with an equally impressive regular season campaign this season.
The favorites, per the Westgate:
| Player | Opening Odds (Aug. 17) | Current Odds (Sept. 4) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/1 | 4/1 | -- | |
| 7/1 | 9/2 | ||
| 6/1 | 5/1 | ||
| 7/2 | 5/1 | ||
| 8/1 | 8/1 | -- | |
| 8/1 | 8/1 | -- | |
| 10/1 | 10/1 | -- | |
| 50/1 | 15/1 | ||
| 15/1 | 15/1 | -- | |
| 30/1 | 30/1 | -- |
Unsurprisingly, now that he is out from under LeBron James' shadow, Kyrie Irving's MVP odds have surged. Just a month ago, he was a long shot at 50/1, but now, the Celtics' new point guard has the ninth best odds at 15/1.
Irving still has plenty of ultra talented players he'll have to contend with, but if he's able to lead Boston to another No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, he figures to be right up there in the MVP race.
