BUCKETS Top 10 NBA Players To Bet On
Oct 15, 2025
Brandon Anderson, an NBA futures analyst and expert in betting strategies, shares his insights on player awards and wagers for the upcoming season. He makes a compelling case for Shea Gilgeous-Alexander as an MVP contender while highlighting Jalen Green’s scoring potential. Brandon backs Amin Thompson for Most Improved Player and discusses why Evan Mobley is a smart Defensive Player of the Year pick. He also defends Cooper Flagg as the Rookie of the Year favorite and suggests bets on Jordan Clarkson for Sixth Man.
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Shai As The Clear MVP Favorite
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fits historical MVP criteria: age, scoring, team success, and advanced metrics.
- Brandon Anderson calls him the clear favorite and a multi-unit MVP bet at +275.
Use Short-Sample Awards For Value
- Use small-sample awards to leverage secondary stars like Jalen Williams at huge odds.
- Bet Western Conference Finals MVP or In-Season Cup MVP for J-Dub to get outsized value.
Bet Amin Thompson For Most Improved
- Consider Amin Thompson at 10-to-1 for Most Improved because he profiles as the typical winner.
- Back him as a watchable, high-upside MIP despite being the public favorite.