By Only Players Staff
Updated 10/28/24 2:36am ET
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been the center of controversial sports discussions regarding his overall rank among the NBA’s elite but the betting market currently ranks him as a legitimate MVP candidate.
Tatum is either the second or third favorite at all sportsbooks with odds ranging from +375 to +500. This comes after beginning the season with odds in the neighborhood of +1500 or higher.
Although he earned All-NBA First Team honors in three straight seasons, Tatum has not finished higher than fourth in MVP voting. However, through the first three games, he is currently averaging career-highs in points, assists and made three-pointers.
Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is the consensus +300 favorite.
