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NBA MVP odds: Nikola Jokić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still at top

As the NBA enters the last month with less than 20 games of the regular season left, the fight for the NBA MVP race continues.

Nikola Jokić is the current frontrunner for the award and is paving the way to his third MVP title. For the Denver Nuggets, Jokić is averaging 26 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 9.2 assists this season.

Throughout the season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder has been a constant presence in the MVP conversation, contributing significantly to the team's unexpected success. The Thunder are leading the Western Conference, and Gilgeous-Alexander has been averaging an impressive 31.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game.

Mar 12, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes the ball to forward Chet Holmgren (7) on a play against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes the ball to forward Chet Holmgren (7) on a play against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Here are the current NBA MVP odds, tickets, and Handle according to BetMGM.

NBA MVP Odds, Tickets, & Handle

Player

Odds

Tickets

Handle

Nikola Jokic

-300

21.8%

30.7%

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

+400

8.5%

12.7%

Luka Doncic

+850

9.9%

10.9%

Giannis Antetokounmpo

+2000

3.5%

5.4%

Jayson Tatum

+4000

21.0%

10.8%

Kawhi Leonard

+20000

2.9%

1.9%

Kevin Durant

+50000

4.0%

1.1%

Anthony Edwards

+50000

2.6%

1.4%

Jalen Brunson

+50000

2.3%

1.5%

Donovan Mitchell

+50000

2.3%

0.8%

Stephen Curry

+50000

1.4%

0.6%

LeBron James

+50000

1.2%

0.6%

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 2024 NBA MVP race: Nikola Jokić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead the conversation