Apr 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander interacts with fans before the start of a game against the Detroit Pistons at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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2025 NBA Finals MVP odds : All eyes on SGA !

Starting Saturday night, the NBA Playoffs will tip off with the coveted NBA championship in sight. But for the players, there’s also the Finals MVP title, which carries a special significance.

This award will crown a perfect season for whoever claims it at the end of the NBA Finals.

In the running for the regular season MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is also the favorite—along with his team—for the Finals MVP title.

Of course, a lot can change along the way, and the odds for the NBA Finals MVP will likely fluctuate throughout the Playoffs.

Here are the odds for the 2025 NBA Finals MVP.

2025 NBA Finals MVP odds

Player	Odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	+180
Jayson Tatum	+225
Donovan Mitchell	+700
Jaylen Brown	+1800
Luka Doncic	+2000
Stephen Curry	+2200
Nikola Jokic	+2800
Kristaps Porzingis	+3000
LeBron James	+3000
Evan Mobley	+4000
Jalen Brunson	+4000
Darius Garland	+4000
Jalen Williams	+5000
Kawhi Leonard	+5500
Anthony Edwards	+6000
Karl-Anthony Towns	+6000
Chet Holmgren	+7500
Derrick White	+10000
Jimmy Butler	+10000
Austin Reaves	+12500

SGA is therefore the favorite to win this title, but he is closely followed by other Eastern Conference players such as Jayson Tatum and Donovan Mitchell.

Indeed, the Cavaliers and the Celtics are the favorites in the East to reach the NBA Finals next June. A matchup against SGA currently appears to be the most likely scenario for those Finals.

Unless Luka Dončić and the Lakers pull off a surprise and emerge victorious in the West for another NBA Finals appearance. Since his arrival, Luka Dončić has carried the franchise on his shoulders and would be, in the event of a title, a legitimate contender for the Finals MVP.

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Global Editorial Chief of The Playoffs, I created The Free Agent, which became The Playoffs FR, in 2020 during the pandemic. A longtime fan of the four major American sports, I now oversee the editorial strategy and social media for all versions of The Playoffs. I still occasionally write about sports I’m particularly passionate about, such as the NFL or MLB. If there’s one thing you should remember: Eli Manning is the true GOAT for beating Tom Brady twice.