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Wembanyama, Brunson NBA Finals MVP Favorites

Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson open as the heavy favorites to win the 2025-26 NBA Finals MVP award.

Victor Wembanyama (-170) and Jalen Brunson (+200) are the clear frontrunners for the 2025-26 NBA Finals MVP, according to early odds at FanDuel Sportsbook. The matchup represents a rematch of the 1999 Finals, where the Spurs defeated the Knicks in five games. Wembanyama dominated the Western Conference finals with averages of 27.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks, shooting 48.1% from the field. Brunson, who led the Knicks to a sweep of the Cavaliers, averaged 25.5 points and 7.8 assists while shooting 78.7% from the field. zeppelin.cool

Other players with notable odds include Karl-Anthony Towns (+2200), Stephon Castle (+6000), OG Anunoby (+7000), and De'Aaron Fox (+8000). With Wembanyama winning Western Conference finals MVP and Brunson taking the Eastern Conference finals MVP, the championship series appears to be a two-player race for the Finals MVP award.