The official NBA playoffs start on April 19. As fans and bettors begin to assess the odds for which teams will emerge victorious, significant focus is also on who will be named MVPs of the conference finals.

While we are yet weeks away from knowing the exact matchups, it’s beneficial to consider the players expected to shine in this role.

2025 Eastern Conference Finals MVP Candidates

• Jayson Tatum, Celtics: +130 (bet $10 to win $23 total)
• Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers: +370 (bet $10 to win $47 total)
• Kristaps Porziņģis, Celtics: +1100 (bet $10 to win $120 total)
• Jaylen Brown, Celtics: +1300 (bet $10 to win $140 total)
• Jalen Brunson, Knicks: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)
• Evan Mobley, Cavaliers: +1800 (bet $10 to win $190 total)
• Darius Garland, Cavaliers: +1800 (bet $10 to win $190 total)
• Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks: +2200 (bet $10 to win $230 total)

2025 Western Conference Finals MVP Candidates

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder: -115 (bet $10 to win $18.70 total)
• Stephen Curry, Warriors: +950 (bet $10 to win $105 total)
• Luka Dončić, Lakers: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)
• Nikola Jokić, Nuggets: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)
• LeBron James, Lakers: +1500 (bet $10 to win $160 total)
• Kawhi Leonard, Clippers: +1800 (bet $10 to win $190 total)
• Jalen Williams, Thunder: +2200 (bet $10 to win $230 total)
• Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)

Last year, Jaylen Brown won the Eastern Conference Finals MVP, narrowly defeating Jayson Tatum. In the Western Conference, Luka Dončić was recognized with the MVP award in 2024 for his pivotal role in leading the Mavericks to their series victory.