NBA - Defensive Player of the Year Winner Odds (DPOY)
ExpandNBA DPOY Betting – Compare the Latest Odds from UK Bookies
Betting on the NBA Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award is a popular market for basketball fans, with odds available throughout the season.
At BettingLounge, we compare the latest NBA odds from top UK bookmakers, helping you find the best prices available. The Defensive Player of the Year award is given to the league’s top defender, recognising elite shot-blocking, steals, and overall defensive impact.
Whether you're backing favourites like Rudy Gobert, Draymond Green, Jaren Jackson Jr, or Evan Mobley, or looking for an outsider at bigger odds, our live comparison ensures you’re getting the best value.
Defensive Player Of The Year (DPOY) - Winner Betting Odds
Compare the latest NBA regular season DPOY winner betting odds from UK bookmakers.
BoyleSports The Favourites to Win Defensive Player of the Year
- Chet Holmgren with odds 5/6 on BoyleSports
- Rudy Gobert with odds 3/1 on BoyleSports
- Victor Wembanyama with odds 11/2 on BoyleSports
- Amen Thompson with odds 18/1 on BoyleSports
- Bam Adebayo with odds 18/1 on BoyleSports
Probability to Win Defensive Player of the Year
With the outright odds, we can easily calculate the probability that a player will win the Defensive Player of the Year award according to the operators.
| Player | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Chet Holmgren | 5/6 | 54.55% |
| Rudy Gobert | 3/1 | 25.00% |
| Victor Wembanyama | 11/2 | 15.38% |
| Amen Thompson | 18/1 | 5.26% |
| Bam Adebayo | 18/1 | 5.26% |
| Evan Mobley | 28/1 | 3.45% |
| Scottie Barnes | 28/1 | 3.45% |
| Ausar Thompson | 33/1 | 2.94% |
| Cason Wallace | 40/1 | 2.44% |
| Derrick White | 50/1 | 1.96% |
| Draymond Green | 66/1 | 1.49% |
| Luguentz Dort | 80/1 | 1.23% |
| Dyson Daniels | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| OG Anunoby | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 200/1 | 0.50% |
| Jaden McDaniels | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Toumani Camara | 300/1 | 0.33% |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 500/1 | 0.20% |
Who is the Favourite to Win the Defensive Player of the Year Award?
As of 26 January 2026, according to the odds, the favourite to win the NBA DPOY award is Chet Holmgren, best priced at 5/6 with BoyleSports.
The odds mean that the probability for Chet Holmgren to win is 54.55%.
NBA Defensive Player of the Year Winners
The table below shows the NBA Defensive Player of the Year winners.
| Season | Defensive Player of the Year | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | Evan Mobley | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2023–2024 | Rudy Gobert | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2022–2023 | Jaren Jackson Jr. | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2021–2022 | Marcus Smart | Boston Celtics |
| 2020–2021 | Rudy Gobert | Utah Jazz |
| 2019–2020 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2018–2019 | Rudy Gobert | Utah Jazz |
| 2017–2018 | Rudy Gobert | Utah Jazz |
| 2016–2017 | Draymond Green | Golden State Warriors |
| 2015–2016 | Kawhi Leonard | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2014–2015 | Kawhi Leonard | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2013–2014 | Joakim Noah | Chicago Bulls |
| 2012–2013 | Marc Gasol | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2011–2012 | Tyson Chandler | New York Knicks |
| 2010–2011 | Dwight Howard | Orlando Magic |
| 2009–2010 | Dwight Howard | Orlando Magic |
| 2008–2009 | Dwight Howard | Orlando Magic |
| 2007–2008 | Kevin Garnett | Boston Celtics |
| 2006–2007 | Marcus Camby | Denver Nuggets |
| 2005–2006 | Ben Wallace | Detroit Pistons |
| 2004–2005 | Ben Wallace | Detroit Pistons |
| 2003–2004 | Ron Artest | Indiana Pacers |
| 2002–2003 | Ben Wallace | Detroit Pistons |
| 2001–2002 | Ben Wallace | Detroit Pistons |
| 2000–2001 | Dikembe Mutombo | Philadelphia 76ers |
