DPOY Odds: Brook Lopez Leading The Pack

When it comes to betting on basketball, it’s not just about NBA betting lines for individual games.

Prop bets and future bets have become very popular and when it comes to the NBA, you can wager on who will win season awards, including Defensive Player of the Year.

While the art of defense in today’s NBA can best be described as “optional,” there are still a handful of players who take pride on that end of the floor.

Here’s the NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds as of Dec. 20.

Brook Lopez +150

The big man has been showing off his dominance on defense all season for Milwaukee. Lopez is averaging 2.8 blocks per game and is a menacing presence deep in the paint. The 34-year-old also brings down 4.2 defensive rebounds per game, setting his team up to push the pace.

Lopez is seeking his first-ever Defensive Player of the Year award.

Jaren Jackson Jr. +300

A new name at the top of the list this week is the forward out of Memphis, Jaren Jackson Jr.

Since entering the league, the former Spartan has been recognized as one of the league’s best young talents. Jackson Jr. is averaging a whopping 3.1 blocks per game, as well as 4.5 defensive rebounds per game. Not to mention, the versatile big man is averaging nearly a steal per game at 0.8.

Although the 23-year-old has only played in 13 games this season, this small sample size has been impressive enough to enter his name in the race.

Giannis Antetokounmpo +1100

Antetokounmpo has solidified himself as one of the best players in the league, offensively and defensively. With his eyes set on another DPOY season, Antetokounmpo could pick up some ground in the race as the season progresses.

He’s averaging 9.1 defensive rebounds, along with 0.9 steals and one block per game. The 6-foot-11 point forward has shown his importance on the Bucks’ defense year in and year out, and his presence alone will keep him in the running for DPOY.

O.G. Anunoby +1100

The young forward has continued to impress with his defensive work this season.

Anunoby enters this week, remaining at the top of the league in steals per game with 2.4. Along with his 4.5 defensive rebounds a contest, Anunoby is averaging slightly under one block with 0.8 swats per game.

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