Latest MVP and Championship Odds: Alexander and Jokic Share Top Spot, Thunder Remain Favorites

As of November 27th Beijing time, ESPN refreshed the regular season MVP and title odds. Alexander and Jokic share the top position for MVP odds; the Thunder continue to hold the top spot for the championship odds, with the Nuggets and Cavaliers ranking second and third, and the Rockets in fourth place.

Looking first at the MVP odds, Alexander and Jokic are co-favorites at +160. The Lakers’ star Doncic ranks third with odds of +325, followed by Giannis in fourth. Cunningham and Maxey share fifth place. Wembanyama is seventh, while Edwards, Mitchell, and Curry are tied for eighth.

Next, let's review the latest championship odds rankings —

Top 1-5: 1. Thunder, 2. Nuggets, 3. Cavaliers, 4. Rockets, 5. Knicks;

Positions 6-10: 6. Lakers, 7. Warriors, 8. Magic, tied for 9th are the Timberwolves and Pistons

The Thunder remain the leading favorites to win the NBA title this season, largely thanks to their explosive start in the 2025-26 campaign. Before today’s games, the Thunder have lost only once in their first 18 matches, narrowly defeated by two points against the Trail Blazers. Their current championship odds stand at +175.

Following the Thunder are the Nuggets, led by Jokic, with championship odds of +600. The Nuggets hold a 13-4 record but will be without key player Aaron Gordon for four to six weeks due to a hamstring injury. Other top Western Conference contenders include the Rockets, Lakers, Warriors, and Timberwolves.

The Cavaliers hold the highest Eastern Conference championship odds at +850, followed by the Knicks and Magic. The Detroit Pistons, sizzling with a 13-game winning streak, rank fourth in the East for championship odds.