The Sixth Man of the Year race is hardly the main event to watch throughout the NBA season, but it can be one of the more exciting awards to keep track of. Generally speaking, these players are here to provide a scoring punch when teams need it most, and they can often flip game scripts all by themselves.
Minnesota’s Naz Reid was the recipient in 2023-24, and he built a cult following in the process. The near-seven-footer was a joy to watch whether he was sinking threes or showcasing his handle, which helped him sneak by the competition.
This year’s NBA 6MOTY race looks wide-open, which should make for another intriguing year. Let’s take a look at the latest 2024-25 NBA Sixth Man of the Year odds and find some of the best bets you can make today.
All NBA odds are current as of Friday, July 26, and courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
NBA Sixth Man of the Year Odds
- Malik Monk (+475)
- Naz Reid (+650)
- Jordan Clarkson (+1100)
- Caris LeVert (+1100)
- Donte DiVincenzo (+1200)
- Buddy Hield (+1400)
- Bobby Portis (+1400)
- Norman Powell (+1600)
- Josh Hart (+1800)
- Malcolm Brogdon (+2000)
- Alex Caruso (+2000)
All other NBA Sixth Man of the Year candidates have (+2200) odds or longer.
Who Will Win NBA Sixth Man of the Year?
Donte DiVincenzo (+1200)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 1 Unit
DiVincenzo enjoyed a breakout season with the Knicks this past year, averaging a career-high 15.5 points while shooting an impressive 40.1% from three-point range. He began the year on the bench before going on to start in 63 games, but there’s reason to believe he’ll return to a reserve role in 2024-25.
New York traded for Mikal Bridges over the summer, and — along with Julius Randle’s return — his presence is bound to force at least one regular starter to the bench. Josh Hart is another candidate to make that move, but DiVincenzo’s scoring impact is enough reason for me to give him the edge in this race.
DiVincenzo’s ability to get hot in a hurry is a big part of what makes him such a viable contender. He put up 705 three-pointers this past season — trailing only Stephen Curry (876) and Luka Dončić (744) — and his efficiency is something the Knicks will continue to rely on.
DiVincenzo should be viewed as one of the favorites for win NBA 6MOTY, but these odds don’t reflect that. As such, I’m getting in at (+1200) with my NBA bet of the day.
NBA Sixth Man of the Year Favorites
Malik Monk (+475)
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Monk has been one of the top contenders in the Sixth Man of the Year race in each of the last two years, but both times, he came up just short. Monk earned a fifth-place finish in 2022-23 before a career year in 2023-24 put him second only to Naz Reid — and by an incredibly narrow margin.
The 26-year-old will undoubtedly be motivated to turn in another strong campaign, but he may not have the same opportunity to shine. The addition of DeMar DeRozan hurts Monk’s case more than it helps and could potentially cut into his minutes and touches.
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Monk will still make the most of what he gets, but it wouldn’t surprise me if his averages decline a bit across the board. He could still win 6MOTY under those circumstances, but as of now, it doesn’t feel worth it to invest in his campaign at (+475).
Naz Reid (+650)
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Reid had been one of the league’s more underrated sixth men coming into the 2023-24 campaign, but he finally got his time to shine once the Timberwolves captured national attention. The 24-year-old big was a vital part of Minnesota’s rotation, averaging 13.5 points and 5.2 rebounds while hitting 41.4% of his threes.
I expect Reid to remain equally important to the T-Wolves’ offense in 2025, but he won’t be the only one getting the job done this time around. Rookie guards Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr. are scorers at heart, and they could each see considerable run during the regular season.
Like Monk, I’m not sure how I feel about Reid being a top contender for this award if he experiences a statistical decline. With a whole season still ahead of us, I can’t recommend a bet at (+650).
NBA Sixth Man of the Year Contenders
Jordan Clarkson (+1100)
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I’m not entirely opposed to betting on Clarkson, but there are a few factors that scare me off. It has nothing to do with his performance — the 31-year-old and 2020-21 Sixth Man of the Year averaged 17.1 points per game last season — and everything to do with his current situation.
The Jazz are in the midst of a transition period, and rumors are still swirling about a potential Lauri Markkanen trade. It’s possible that Clarkson could be shipped off in any potential deal, and he could become a starter for his new team, depending on where he ends up.
Clarkson’s availability is also hit-or-miss, which makes it difficult to project whether he’ll meet the 65-game minimum to qualify for the NBA’s end-of-season awards. He’s appeared in 61 and 55 games over the last two seasons, respectively, and he’s averaged 65.8 over his last four.
Caris LeVert (+1100)
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LeVert remains an important piece of this Cleveland offense. The 29-year-old was often relied upon for his scoring off the bench this past year, and he frequently delivered, averaging 14.0 points and 5.1 assists in 28.8 minutes per game.
Despite his contributions, LeVert finished outside the top 10 in Sixth Man of the Year voting. His inconsistency may be part of the problem — LeVert shot just 42.1% from the field and 32.5% from three-point range in 2023-24, and he had more games scoring under 10 points (18) than he did with 20-plus (15).
I’m optimistic that new head coach Kenny Atkinson will improve the Cavaliers’ scoring attack, and the fact that he oversaw some of LeVert’s best years in Brooklyn from 2016 to 2020 is a positive sign. With that said, I’m not ready to go all-in on LeVert before I see how Cleveland plans to use him.
NBA Sixth Man of the Year Sleepers
Norman Powell (+1600)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 0.5 Units
Unlike Monk, Clippers guard Norman Powell is someone who figures to benefit from his team’s offseason moves. With Paul George heading from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, Powell’s scoring will be relied upon more than ever.
The 31-year-old finished fourth in Sixth Man of the Year voting in each of the last two years, averaging 17.0 and 13.9 points per game, respectively. His scoring efficiency is a big part of what makes him so dangerous off the bench — Powell posted .486/.435/.831 shooting splits in 2023-24.
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Powell ranked fourth on the team in scoring this past year, trailing Kawhi Leonard (23.7), George (22.6), and James Harden (16.6). Leonard and Harden should still carry the bulk of the load in LA, but Powell should have the second unit almost entirely to himself.
This is more than worth a wager a (+1600).
Russell Westbrook (+3000)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 0.25 Units
The Westbrook experiment hasn’t completely worked out for his last few teams. Both the Lakers and Clippers traded the former MVP, and the 35-year-old now finds himself in a completely new situation in Denver.
Westbrook didn’t provide much scoring in 2023-24, but he can still stuff the stat sheet, averaging 11.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in 22.5 minutes per game. The Nuggets could benefit from having someone other than Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray handle playmaking duties, so I’m not completely out on his fit.
He’ll need to fully buy into his role for it to work, but he’s still finished inside the top 10 in Sixth Man of the Year voting in each of the last two years, so he clearly still has some support among voters. If he can be a net-positive in Denver, he could make good on this (+3000) tag.
