Overview
- Across major books and aggregators, Jokic is narrowly favored at roughly +115 to +120, with Gilgeous-Alexander around +125 to +135 and Luka Doncic a distant third near +650.
- Jokic’s case surged on Christmas with 56 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists, including a single-game record 18 points in overtime.
- Oklahoma City’s recent slide includes three losses to San Antonio, which slowed the Thunder’s win pace and trimmed Gilgeous-Alexander’s betting lead.
- Denver has stacked wins despite multiple injured starters, strengthening Jokic’s appeal as the Nuggets begin a seven-game road trip on Dec. 27 that could further sway markets.
- Victor Wembanyama’s odds have faded to longshot territory near 150-to-1 even as the Spurs have been winning, with his bench role dampening MVP viability.