The NBA season has kicked off, and fans are eager to see how newcomers are faring.

Let’s explore the current odds for the Rookie of the Year at DraftKings Sportsbook as of October 27.

Odds for the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year

• Cooper Flagg: -140 (bet $10 to win $17.14 total)
• VJ Edgecombe: +190 (bet $10 to win $29 total)
• Tre Johnson: +1500 (bet $10 to win $160 total)
• Dylan Harper: +1500 (bet $10 to win $160 total)
• Kon Knueppel: +1800 (bet $10 to win $190 total)
• Ace Bailey: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
• Cedric Coward: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
• Walter Clayton Jr.: +6000 (bet $10 to win $610 total)

The Front Runner

After being picked first overall by Dallas in the 2025 NBA Draft, Flagg opened as a favorite at -185 to scoop up the award for Rookie of the Year. He continues to excel, recently scoring 22 points with additional contributions in rebounds, assists, and a block during a game against Toronto.

An Emerging Star

Yet, Flagg isn’t the only compelling story among rookies. VJ Edgecombe has made headlines by scoring 34 points in his debut game, marking the highest points for a rookie in their first outing since Wilt Chamberlain back in 1959. Edgecombe not only performed admirably with his initial game but has also maintained strong performances in subsequent matches, jumping from +2500 odds all the way up to +190 just one week into the season.

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