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.
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The Favourites to Win Defensive Player of the Year
- Chet Holmgren with odds 9/5 on BoyleSports
- Victor Wembanyama with odds 9/2 on Bet365
- Evan Mobley with odds 7/1 on BoyleSports
- Bam Adebayo with odds 9/1 on BoyleSports
- Amen Thompson with odds 11/1 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 | 9/5 | 35.71% |
| Victor Wembanyama | 9/2 | 18.18% |
| Evan Mobley | 7/1 | 12.50% |
| Bam Adebayo | 9/1 | 10.00% |
| Amen Thompson | 11/1 | 8.33% |
| Scottie Barnes | 14/1 | 6.67% |
| Draymond Green | 25/1 | 3.85% |
| Dyson Daniels | 25/1 | 3.85% |
| Ausar Thompson | 28/1 | 3.45% |
| Cason Wallace | 50/1 | 1.96% |
| Rudy Gobert | 50/1 | 1.96% |
| Mikal Bridges | 75/1 | 1.32% |
| Jalen Suggs | 80/1 | 1.23% |
| Luguentz Dort | 80/1 | 1.23% |
| OG Anunoby | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Toumani Camara | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Zach Edey | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Derrick White | 125/1 | 0.79% |
| Jaden McDaniels | 150/1 | 0.66% |
| Donovan Clingan | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | 300/1 | 0.33% |
| Ivica Zubac | 300/1 | 0.33% |
| Alex Sarr | 500/1 | 0.20% |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 500/1 | 0.20% |
| Jimmy Butler | 500/1 | 0.20% |
Who is the Favourite to Win the Defensive Player of the Year Award?
As of 16 December 2025, according to the odds, the favourite to win the NBA DPOY award is Chet Holmgren, best priced at 9/5 with BoyleSports.
The odds mean that the probability for Chet Holmgren to win is 35.71%.
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 |
