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Who is favorite to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year?

Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics is the new favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year for the 2021-22 NBA season.

Smart has been an integral part of the Celtics run towards the top of the Eastern Conference, anchoring their league-leading defense. 

An elite defender throughout his career, Smart has never won the award before but has been named to the All-Defensive First Team twice, and is currently the +160 favorite in the NBA betting.

Should he win the award, Smart would be the first guard to be named DPOY since Gary Payton in 1995-96. 

NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds

Although Smart is currently leading the way, there are several players in contention to win the award.

Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat is currently second in the betting at +250, while Mikal Bridges of the Phoenix Suns is just behind him at +300.

Three-time winner Rudy Gobert has been favorite at points this season but is currently fourth at +450.

Marcus Smart +160

Bam Adebayo +250

Mikal Bridges +300

Rudy Gobert +450

Giannis Antetokounmpo +1300

Jaren Jackson Jr. +1600

Draymond Green +200

Robert Williams +3500

Evan Mobley +10000

Draymond Green +10000

Joel Embiid +15000

NBA Defensive Player of the Year best bets

Rudy Gobert +450

Gobert has fallen down the betting recently, but remains in contention at a decent price. 

Should he have a strong end to the season for the playoff-bound Jazz, he could be in with a shot at emulating Dikembe Mutombo by winning a fourth DPOY. 

NBA Defensive Player of the Year trends

There a few things to consider when placing a bet on NBA Defensive Player of the Year, and trends from past winners can help inform your wager.

The award has been dominated by big men throughout its 39-year history, with centers winning on 25 occasions. For comparison, small forwards and shooting guards have won the award five times each, power forwards three times, and point guards just once.

In recent years, Gobert has dominated with three wins in four years. Similarly dominant runs include Dwight Howard winning the award three straight times from 2008 to 2011, and Ben Wallace winning it four times in five years between 2001 and 2006.

How to bet on NBA Defensive Player of the Year

To bet on NBA Defensive Player of the Year, simply navigate to the Betway sportsbook, go to the NBA page, and click on Futures. There you will find the full list of Defensive Player of the Year odds and be able to bet on your pick for the 2021-22 award.

You can also find other NBA futures betting, including MVP, Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Sixth Man of the Year.

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[February 21]

Who is favorite to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year?

Rudy Gobert has taken the lead at the top of the betting for NBA Defensive Player of the Year.

The Utah Jazz big man is averaging 14.8 rebounds, 2.3 blocks and 0.8 steals per game as he looks to become just the second player in NBA history to win the award four times.

He is currently priced at +170 in the NBA betting, with the Jazz sitting fourth in the West with a 36-22 record. 

NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds

Draymond Green is currently Gobert's closest rival for Defensive Player of the Year, with the Golden State Warriors forward currently +200 in the betting. 

Green is averaging 7.6 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.4 steals per game for the Warriors, who are second in the West. 

He is seeking the second Defensive Player of the Year award of his career following his win in 2017. 

Here are the odds for the contenders at the top of the market.

Rudy Gobert +170

Draymond Green +200

Giannis Antetokounmpo +425

Jaren Jackson Jr. +700

Mikal Bridges +1600

Joel Embiid +1800

Evan Mobley +3000

Matisse Thybulle +4000

Jarrett Allen +4500

Robert Williams +6000

Bam Adebayo +8000

NBA Defensive Player of the Year best bets

Rudy Gobert +170

Gobert is looking good in his bid to emulate Dikembe Mutombo in winning his fourth DPOY.

He is the premier rebounder in the NBA and is guaranteed to be in the mix come the end of the season, barring injury. 

NBA Defensive Player of the Year sleepers

Joel Embiid +1800

Embiid is the current favorite to win MVP thanks to his incredible recent form on the offensive end of the floor, but could also put himself in the mix for DPOY.

He is averaging 11.2 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals per game for the Philadelphia 76ers, and his odds have shortened from +3000 at the end of January.  

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[January 26]

Who is favorite to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year?

Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors is the current favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year for the 2021-22 NBA season.

Green is averaging 7.6 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks per game in a stellar campaign to date, and is in a good position to win the award for a second time after his success in 2017. 

He is currently priced at +100 in the NBA betting, with the Warriors currently second in the Western Conference as we head towards February. 

NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds

Rudy Gobert is Green's closest current rival for Defensive Player of the Year, with the Utah Jazz big man currently priced at +170 to win the award.

Gobert is a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, having won in 2018, 2019 and 2021, and is aiming to become just the second player after Dikembe Mutombo to win the award four times.

Here are the odds for the contenders at the top of the market.

Draymond Green +100

Rudy Gobert +170

Giannis Antetokounmpo +750

Mikal Bridges +2500

Joel Embiid +3000

Evan Mobley +4000

Jarrett Allen +4500

NBA Defensive Player of the Year best bets

Rudy Gobert +170

Gobert has been the dominant defensive force in the NBA in recent years, and is in a good position to make history with his fourth DPOY win.

He is currently averaging more than 15 rebounds per game, and should he remain healthy, he is sure to push Green all the way. 

NBA Defensive Player of the Year sleepers

Joel Embiid +3000

Embiid is tearing it up on the offensive end of the floor at the moment, but is also impressing in defense and is a potential long shot for a first Defensive Player of the Year award of his career. 

He is averaging 10.8 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals a game at the moment, but his numbers are on the up, and he could sneak into the conversation if that trend continues.

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[January 6]

Who is favorite to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year?

Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors is currently the favorite to be named Defensive Player of the Year for the 2021-22 NBA season.

Green – who also won the award in 2017 – is having a great season to date, averaging 7.9 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks per game while serving as Golden State’s anchor on the defensive end.

He is currently priced at -120 in the NBA betting, having helped the Warriors climb to the top of the Western Conference at the start of 2022.

NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds

Green’s current closest rival for Defensive Player of the Year is Rudy Gobert (+275) of the Utah Jazz.

Having won the award in 2018, 2019 and 2021, Gobert is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the NBA and leads the league in rebounds while anchoring one of the best teams in the Western Conference.

Here are the odds for the contenders at the top of the market.

Draymond Green (-120)

Rudy Gobert (+275)

Giannis Antetokounmpo (+1100)

Mikal Bridges (+2000)

Joel Embiid (+3000)

Jarrett Allen (+4000)

Myles Turner (+4500)

Evan Mobley (+4500)

Alex Caruso (+6000)

Bam Adebayo (+6000)

NBA Defensive Player of the Year best bets

Rudy Gobert (+275)

Gobert has dominated this award in recent years and could easily become the favorite once again in the upcoming weeks.

The Jazz are just 2.5 games back in the West, and if they can overhaul Golden State and claim the No. 1 seed by the end of the season, the Frenchman has a good chance of being named Defensive Player of the Year for the fourth time in five seasons.

Myles Turner (+4500)

If you’re looking for a longer shot, then Turner is worth a flyer.

The Indiana Pacers center currently leads the NBA in blocks with 2.8 per game, well clear of second-place Gobert (2.3).

NBA Defensive Player of the Year sleepers

Myles Turner (+4500)

As mentioned above, Turner is having a great season as a shot blocker and will surely move up this market if he continues to lead the league in that category.

He’s also reportedly on the trade block as we approach the trade deadline, and a move to a contending team could help Turner’s chances of winning this award.