{"id":251217,"date":"2025-10-31T00:34:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T00:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/251217\/"},"modified":"2025-10-31T00:34:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T00:34:10","slug":"spurs-victor-wembanyama-surging-in-nba-mvp-race-after-historic-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/251217\/","title":{"rendered":"Spurs&#8217; Victor Wembanyama surging in NBA MVP race after historic start"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\tGambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/betting-editorial-standards\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">editorial standards<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p>Victor Wembanyama has officially arrived.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Spurs\u2019 superstar has crashed the top of the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/betting\/nba-betting-sites\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NBA<\/a> MVP race barely a week into the season after a sensational start.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Heading into Thursday\u2019s play, Wembanyama was the co-favorite with reigning league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to win the award (+275) at <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/betting\/caesars-promo-code\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Caesars Sportsbook<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The surge comes after a historic start for Wembanyama that has NBA fans fantasizing about the French star\u2019s future.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Through four games, Wembanyama is averaging 31 points with 13.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>His defense has been ridiculous, averaging 1.5 steals and a league-leading 4.8 blocks while anchoring a San Antonio defense that has been among the best in the NBA.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Wembanyama\u2019s shooting has improved as well, averaging a career-best 60.3 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from deep.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps most impressive of all, the Spurs are a perfect 4-0 with the best Net Rating (+15.6) in the league.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:1.50146628;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"37533830\" width=\"886\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AP_Raptors_Spurs_Basketball_39398-81da2-0.jpg\" alt=\"Jeremy Sochan of the Spurs dribbling the basketball.\" class=\"wp-image-37533830\"  \/><br \/>\nSan Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) runs up-court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, in San Antonio. AP<\/p>\n<p>On Thursday night, the Spurs will look to become the first team in franchise history to start 5-0 when they take on the Heat in San Antonio.<\/p>\n<p>If he can pull off the award win, Wembanyama would be the youngest MVP in league history, surpassing Derrick Rose, who won it in 2010-11.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Unsurprisingly, bettors have been all over it, flocking to Wembanyama for MVP.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Betting on the NBA? <\/p>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/article\/betmgm-sign-up-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BetMGM Sportsbook<\/a>, Wembanyama has received 21.2 percent of tickets and 25.4 percent of the handle to win the award, making him the company\u2019s biggest liability for the NBA MVP.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Since opening at +1800, Wembanyama has leapfrogged Anthony Edwards, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, and Nikola Jokic on the MVP odds board at BetMGM.<\/p>\n<p>Why Trust New York Post Betting<\/p>\n<p>Dylan Svoboda is a versatile writer and analyst across many sports. 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