In addition to the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award, there are several other key accolades including Coach of the Year and the Sixth Man of the Year, albeit under different titles.

Let’s examine the betting odds for these awards as listed by DraftKings Sportsbook as of April 8.

Coach of the Year

• JB Bickerstaff (Pistons): -290 (bet $10 to win $13.45 total)
• Joe Mazzulla (Celtics): +230 (bet $10 to win $33 total)
• Mitch Johnson (Spurs): +2200 (bet $10 to win $230 total)

Note: The Pistons last claimed the best record in the East during the 2006-07 season. Despite star guard Cade Cunningham being sidelined for 18 games, they are poised for the playoffs with the top seed in the Eastern Conference and a 3rd-best overall record in the league with Bickerstaff at the helm.

Most Improved Player

• Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks): -450 (bet $10 to win $12.22 total)
• Jalen Duren (Pistons): +400 (bet $10 to win $50 total)
• Deni Avdija (Blazers): +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
• Jalen Johnson (Hawks): +7000 (bet $10 to win $710 total)

Nickeil Alexander-Walker is enjoying a breakout season, averaging 20.8 points per game, far exceeding his previous high of 12.8 during the 2021-22 season.

Sixth Man of the Year

• Keldon Johnson (Spurs): -400 (bet $10 to win $12.50 total)
• Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Heat): +350 (bet $10 to win $45 total)

Keldon Johnson maintains a steady performance with the Spurs while leading them with a remarkable shooting efficiency at 52% from the floor.

Clutch Player of the Year

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder): -2500 (bet $10 to win $10.40 total)
• Jamal Murray (Nuggets): +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)

Gilgeous-Alexander continues to shine in late-game situations, currently leading the league with 6.5 points in the clutch. His Thunder boast an impressive 20-7 record in closely contested games.