The 2025-26 NBA MVP race gained some more clarity on Tuesday.
According to the latest consensus MVP odds, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is currently the favorite at -125.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić sits at No. 2 with +270 MVP odds, while Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham rounds out the top three with +550 odds.
Gilgeous-Alexander is attempting to win his second consecutive MVP award and has remained the offensive engine of a Thunder squad that currently owns the best record in the NBA at 44-14.
He’s averaging 31.8 points, 6.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting a career-high 55.4 percent from the field and 39.0 percent from three-point territory.
As for Jokić, he’s looking to secure his fourth MVP honor in six seasons.
The eight-time All-Star has continued to showcase his all-around offensive prowess, averaging 28.8 points to go along with a league-leading 12.5 rebounds and 10.5 assists per game.
Jokić has been efficient from all areas of the floor, shooting 58.4 percent from the field and 42.1 percent from three-point territory.
It’s worth noting that he’s already been sidelined for 16 games this season and would be unable to win MVP if he misses two more contests due to the NBA’s 65-game requirement for award consideration.
Meanwhile, Cunningham has led the Pistons to the No. 1 spot in the East standings with a 42-14 record.
He’s recording 25.3 points and 9.8 assists per game, connecting on 45.5 percent of his field goals and 33.4 percent of his triples.
Cunningham has put together several strong performances as of late, scoring at least 30 points in three of his past seven games.