NBA Rookie Of The Year Odds

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A new NBA season means new NBA futures bets to be had. It’s never too late, or too early to start scouring the futures market for your season long bets. One market that sticks out in particular is the NBA Rookie of the Year futures.

Our article will focus on NBA Rookie of the Year betting by providing the current NBA Rookie of the Year odds. This will include the NBA Rookie of the Year betting odds for the NBA Rookie of the Year candidates, most notably the NBA Rookie of the Year favorites. In addition to the NBA Rookie of the Year odds, we will also be providing our 2024-2025 Rookie of the Year predictions.  

Current NBA Rookie of the Year 2024-2025 Odds

The table below will provide you with several of the NBA Rookie of the Year betting odds. These NBA Rookie of the Year odds will include five of the NBA Rookie of the Year favorites. Note that all of these NBA Rookie of the Year odds are taken from top NBA betting sites out there, and all of these NBA Rookie of the Year candidates 2024-2025 are eligible for NBA Rookie of the Year betting.

Rank ๐ŸŽฏPlayer ๐Ÿ€Odds ๐Ÿ”ข
#1Zach Edey (Memphis Grizzlies)+600
#2Reed Sheppard (Houston Rockets)+700
#3Zaccharie Risacher (Atlanta Hawks)+750
#4Alexandre Sarr (Washington Wizards)+900
#5Stephon Castle (San Antonio Spurs)+1000

๐Ÿ€ Betting on NBA Rookie of the Year futures

It is important to point out that odds to win NBA Rookie of the Year are found at all of the major sportsbooks out there.

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๐ŸŸ๏ธ NBA Rookie of the Year candidates for 2024-2025: Who are the favorites?

The list below will include the top five NBA Rookie of the Year favorites. For each of these NBA Rookie of the Year candidates, we will provide you with their current NBA Rookie of the Year odds. In addition to their odds to win NBA Rookie of the Year, we will also compare these odds to the rest of the market.   

Zach Edey NBA Rookie of the Year Odds (+600)

At the top of the list for the NBA Rookie of the Year candidates 2024-2025 is Zach Edey. His NBA Rookie of the Year odds 2024-2025 are +600 at Caesars Sportsbook for the Memphis Grizzlies. Edey in his final year as a Purdue center put up 25.2 points per game to go along with 2.2 blocks and 12.2 rebounds, an incredible statistic for the young prospect. After a heartbreak loss 75-60 against the UConn Huskies in the NCAA March Madness finals, However, the NBA is much different and we can expect the 7’4″ player to make his mark this year as a top potential candidate for NBA Rookie of the Year 2024-2025.

Reed Sheppard NBA Rookie of the Year Odds (+700)

Another one of the favorites for the NBA Rookie of the Year award is Reed Sheppard. His NBA Rookie of the Year odds 2024-2025 are +700 at BetMGM Sportsbook. Henderson was drafted third overall to the Houston Rockets. As a guard for the Kentucky Wildcats, Sheppard recorded 33 games played his last season with 12.5 points per game, 4.1 rebounds per game , 4.5 assists per game, 2.5 steals per game and 0.7 blocks. With well rounded stats like these, if Reed Sheppard can replicate them for his first NBA season for the Houston Rockets , then he could very well win NBA Rookie of the Year 2024-2025.

Zaccharie Risacher NBA Rookie of the Year Odds (+750)

Third on the betting board for the NBA Rookie of the Year award is Zaccharie Risacher. His NBA Rookie of the Year odds 2024-2025 are +750 at Bet365 Sportsbook. Risacher was actually picked up from Mincidelice JL Bourg in the LNB Pro A league. His stats in 32 games during the 2023-2024 were 2.7 rebounds, 1.1 turnovers and 1.9 defensive rebounds. This year Risacher could prove to be a crucial forward for the Atlanta Hawks, so don’t count him out when it comes to earning NBA Rookie of the Year with his past pro-league experience.

Alexandre Sarr NBA Rookie of the Year Odds (+900)

Fourth on the betting board at DraftKings is Alexandre Sarr. His NBA Rookie of the Year odds 2024-2025 are +900 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Sarr is only 19 years young and was acquired from the Hungry Jack’s National Basketball League’s Perth Wildcats. In only 24 games played, Sarr in addition to his 9.7 points for game accumulated 4.4 rebounds with 0.5 steals and 1.1 turnovers per game. With someone as young and energetic as Alexandre Sarr now in the NBA mix, his odds are looking strong for winning the NBA Rookie of the Year award.

Stephon Castle NBA Rookie of the Year Odds (+1000)

To round out the top five is Stephon Castle. His NBA Rookie of the Year odds 2024-2025 are +1000 at FanDuel Sportsbook. The NCAA March Madness champion was drafted 4th overall from UCONN in the 2024-2025 NBA Draft to the San Antonio Spurs. Castle is expected to get plenty of playing time this season. Last season, Castle put up 11.1 points per game, 0.8 steals, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game as a guard. All Castle has to do is repeat his incredible NCAA performance and he should have a shot at NBA 2024-2025 Rookie of the Year.

NBA Rookie of the Year Predictions: Who Will Win in 2024-2025?

Our 2024-2025 NBA Rookie of the Year predictions will focus on Zach Edey. Once again, his current NBA Rookie of the Year odds are +600. Edey Will be looking for NBA revenge coming off an NCAA championship loss this season, and with his impressive college performance, we think he’ll jump right into the NBA contenders for Rookie of the Year no problem.

๐Ÿ‘€ NBA Rookie of the Year 2024-2025: Long-shot candidates to watch

One of our additional NBA Rookie of the Year predictions is Carlton Carrington from the Washington Wizards. His NBA Rookie of the Year odds are +1500. Carrington was drafted 14th overall in the first round from the Pittsburgh Panthers. For the Panthers, Carrington averaged 13.8 points per game and shot 78.5% from the field. He was also a 32.2% three-point shooter, which should translate to the NBA this season. Assuming Carlton Carrington is able to secure enough playing time, backing his NBA Rookie of the Year odds look to be worth a small play with his shot-making ability.

๐Ÿค” How we make our NBA Rookie of the Year 2024-2025 predictions

When making our NBA Rookie of the Year predictions, we put a lot of focus on the statistics of the player in question in their college career. We also take into account where they were drafted, as the further into the draft, the less likely the player being targeted will make a significant impact on their team or even get ample playing time.

๐Ÿ“ฑ How the NBA Rookie of the Year is decided

The NBA Rookie of the Year award is determined by a vote from sports writers and various broadcasters who live in the United States and Canada. Every voter receives three votes and a 5-3-1 system is used. This means first place votes are worth 5 points, second place votes are worth 3 points, and third place votes are worth 1 point. The player who receives the most points will be named NBA Rookie of the Year.

๐Ÿ“Š Trends & Statistics for the NBA Rookie of the Year

Some of the statistics to consider when going through the different NBA Rookie of the Year candidates include the following:

  • Points per game
  • Rebounds per game
  • Assists per game
  • Steals per game
  • Blocks per game
  • Field Goal percentage
  • Three-Point Field Goal percentage

Other trends to consider include targeting a team who is not projected to be good this season. This is usually how rookies are able to secure enough playing time and stats to catch the eye of the voters.

๐Ÿ™‚ Teams with most NBA Rookie of the Year winners

TeamNo. of Winners
Golden State Warriors6
Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Clippers5
Portland Trail Blazers, Washington Wizards4
Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic3
Brooklyn Nets, Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves2
Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Indiana Pacers, New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder1

๐Ÿ™ Teams with no NBA Rookie of the Year winner

The following teams have never had a player win an NBA Rookie of the Year futures award:

  • Denver Nuggets
  • Miami Heat

๐Ÿ† Past 10 winners of NBA Rookie of the Year

YearWinnerTeamPosition
2023-2024Victor WembanyamaSan Antonio Spurs (22-60)Center/Forward
2022-2023Paolo BancheroOrlando Magic (34-48)Forward
2021-2022Scottie BarnesToronto Raptors (48-34)Forward
2020-2021LaMelo BallCharlotte Hornets (33-39)Guard
2019-2020Ja MorantMemphis Grizzlies (34-39)Guard
2018-2019Luka DoncicDallas Mavericks (33-49)Guard/Forward
2017-2018Ben SimmonsPhiladelphia 76ers (52-30)Forward/Guard
2016-2017Malcolm BrogdonMilwaukee Bucks (42-40)Guard
2015-2016Karl Anthony-TownsMinnesota Timberwolves (29-53)Center
2014-2015Andrew WigginsMinnesota Timberwolves (16-66)Forward/Guard

Given the table above, seven of the last 10 players to win this award were on losing teams and stood out as one of the best players. This trend could translate to this season as well and our 2024-2025 NBA Rookie of the Year predictions. It is also worth mentioning that eight of the last 10 winners of this award were also drafted inside the top five in the NBA Draft.

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Luke Lindholm

Managing Editor for US Media Partnerships

Writer for Pickswise. Luke was born in PA but raised in MA and has been writing about major sports for 2 years. He plays soccer and basketball with a love for the EPL, NBA, NFL and NCAAF. Nothing runs faster than home dogs and betting the under is an act of maturity. Luke is a Liverpool and Patriots fan for life, YNWA

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