NBA 6th Man Of The Year Betting Odds 2025
Across every sport in the country, there is one consistency: Everyone loves the super sub.
Whether it’s the backup quarterback you’re eager to see get some reps, the pinch hitter to start a late-inning rally, or the first man off the bench to light a spark with some timely baskets, the super sub is one of the best parts of any competitive sport.
The NBA goes out of its way to highlight the impact these super subs have on a team’s championship ambitions by giving out the yearly NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award.
If you can properly identify who will ultimately come out on top and claim this prestigious honor, you can net yourself a very pretty profit.
Note: Odds were correct at the time of writing.
How is the Winner Decided?
The NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award is given to the best player who comes off the bench as a substitute rather than starting the game.
The winner of the award is decided through voting by a panel of 100 sportswriters and broadcasters from across the United States and Canada. Each voter submits a ballot with three choices ranked from first to third.
First-place votes account for 5 points, second-place votes for 3 points, and third-place votes for 1 point. The winner is the player who receives the most points.
Under this voting system, there is a remote possibility that the eventual winner didn’t receive the most first-place votes.
The NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award is typically given based on a combination of factors, ranging from points scored and assists to defensive play and overall contributions to the team and their impact off the bench.
NBA Sixth Man of the Year Betting Odds
If you’re betting on the NBA Sixth Man of the Year, it’s worth noting that the last five winners of the award have come from teams that finished in the top three of their respective conferences.
The lone exception to this trend was Mr. Sixth Man of the Year himself, Lou Williams. Outside of Williams, this award tends to go to someone from a playoff team, not a team fighting for its life in the playoff round.
The odds to win this award as we come out of the All-Star break largely reiterate this trend. Here’s where things stand as we resume play.
Payton Pritchard (-150) at DraftKings – The Favorite
Following a white-hot start to the season, Payton Pritchard of the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics is still the leader in the clubhouse when it comes to winning the Sixth Man of the Year Award.
The fifth-year NBA veteran out of Oregon is currently averaging nearly 14 points a game, chipping in four rebounds a night, and nearly four assists per game.
He’s shooting 41 percent from three and has been instrumental in keeping the Celtics near the top of the Eastern Conference.
Considering he plays for the defending NBA champs, voters will have plenty of opportunities to see Pritchard as Boston prepares to defend its crown.
While he’s not the overwhelming favorite to win, there’s a reason why you have to lay juice to bet on him to become the second Celtics guard in three years to bring home the award.
De’Andre Hunter (+340) at FanDuel – The Rival
The candidacy of De’Andre Hunter was put in doubt after the Hawks traded him to the Cavs prior to the NBA trade deadline.
However, Hunter has remained in his role as the first man off the bench.
That gives Hunter quite the opportunity to continue his strong play, but now on a team with a share of the best record in the NBA, as opposed to one fighting just to make the play-in round.
Prior to coming to Cleveland, Hunter was enjoying his best season as a pro, averaging 19 points per game with the Hawks in addition to chipping in four rebounds per night.
If Hunter can continue to get the same minutes in Cleveland as he received in Atlanta, he could be a very real threat to steal the award away from Payton Pritchard down the stretch.
Malik Beasley (+550) at Caesars – The Dark Horse
Malik Beasley has been a very underrated addition to a pleasantly surprising Pistons team, as he’s averaging 16.5 points per game while shooting nearly 42 percent from three-point range.
Entering the All-Star break, Beasley had the second-most points off the bench in the league, trailing only the odds-on favorite Payton Pritchard in that category.
If there’s anything working against Beasley at this point, it’s that he has started 12 games this season, while Pritchard has not made a single start and Hunter has started only four games.
However, if the Pistons can climb into a top-five position in the Eastern Conference, Beasley is a potentially sneaky under-the-radar bet to win this award.
Naz Reid (+1400) at Caesars – Clinging On
Last season’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year has had another good season in the Twin Cities for the T’Wolves.
However, Minnesota currently sits in the seventh spot in the Western Conference as we resume play following the All-Star break, which pulls his value down a bit until the Wolves can make a charge back up the standings.
The Long Shots
Of the group of long shots, the most intriguing name on the list could be that of Santi Aldama, who is the top bench player for a Grizzlies team sitting in the second spot in the Western Conference.
Aldama’s numbers aren’t as impressive as Pritchard’s, Hunter’s, or Beasley’s, however, and that will probably ultimately sink his chances in the end.
Amen Thompson has had an outstanding season but is beginning to start more games for Ime Udoka as Jabari Smith Jr. has missed time with injury.
Meanwhile, Bobby Portis, Ty Jerome, and Bradley Beal would need a million different things to go right for them to have a realistic opportunity to win the award.
| Player | Team | Betting Odds |
| Amen Thompson | Houston Rockets | +3500 |
| Santi Aldama | Memphis Grizzlies | +6600 |
| Bobby Portis | Milwaukee Bucks | +10000 |
| Ty Jerome | Cleveland Cavaliers | +10000 |
| Bradley Beal | Phoenix Suns | +10000 |
Recent NBA Sixth Man of the Year Winners
| Year | Player | Team |
| 2023-24 | Naz Reid | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2022-23 | Malcolm Brogdon | Boston Celtics |
| 2021-22 | Tyler Herro | Miami Heat |
| 2020-21 | Jordan Clarkson | Utah Jazz |
| 2019-20 | Montrezl Harrell | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2018-19 | Lou Williams | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2017-18 | Lou Williams | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2016-17 | Eric Gordon | Houston Rockets |
| 2015-16 | Jamal Crawford | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2014-15 | Lou Williams | Toronto Raptors |
How to Bet on NBA Sixth Man of the Year
To bet on the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award winner, follow this step-by-step:
1. Log into your sportsbook account.
2. Select the ‘NBA Betting Odds’ tab.
3. Click on the ‘Player Futures’ submenu.
4. Pick ‘Sixth Man of the Year.’
5. Submit your bet in the bet-slip window.