NBA 6th Man Of The Year Betting Odds 2026
Across every sport in the country, there is one consistency: Everyone loves the super sub.
Whether it’s the backup quarterback you’re eager to see get some reps, the pinch hitter to start a late-inning rally, or the first man off the bench to light a spark with some timely baskets, the super sub is one of the best parts of any competitive sport.
The NBA goes out of its way to highlight the impact these super subs have on a team’s championship ambitions by giving out the yearly NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award.
If you can properly identify who will ultimately come out on top and claim this prestigious honor, you can net yourself a very pretty profit.
Note: Odds were correct at the time of writing.
How is the Winner Decided?
The NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award is given to the best player who comes off the bench as a substitute rather than starting the game.
The winner of the award is decided through voting by a panel of 100 sportswriters and broadcasters from across the United States and Canada. Each voter submits a ballot with three choices ranked from first to third.
First-place votes account for 5 points, second-place votes for 3 points, and third-place votes for 1 point. The winner is the player who receives the most points.
Under this voting system, there is a remote possibility that the eventual winner didn’t receive the most first-place votes.
The NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award is typically given based on a combination of factors, ranging from points scored and assists to defensive play and overall contributions to the team and their impact off the bench.
NBA Sixth Man of the Year Betting Odds
If you’re betting on the NBA Sixth Man of the Year, it’s worth noting that the last six winners of the award have come from teams that finished in the top three of their respective conferences.
The odds to win this award as the All-Star break approaches reiterate this trend. Here’s where things stand as we resume play.
Naz Reid (+185) at Caesars – The Favorite
Reid grabbed NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2023-24 and is now the betting favrite to win the award again. The Timberwolves are in the playoff mix again and a big run down the stretch could send the award once again to Reid.
Keldon Johnson (+300) at DraftKings
The Spurs just seem to attract talent through the years and this player is another addition to that.
The 26-year-old forward has shown some versatility and helped make the Spurs among the leaders in the Western Conference. Just before the All-Star break, he was averaging 13.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (+500) at FanDuel
This Miami Heat forward continues to impress in his third year. The UCLA product was drafted as the league’s 18th pick in 2023 and has built a solid career so far.
The Heat are a borderline playoff team and Jaquez has a chance to build hie resumé even more down the stretch. Through the All-Star break, he was averaging 15.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game.
Recent NBA Sixth Man of the Year Winners
| Year | Player | Team |
| 2024-25 | Payton Pritchard | Boston Celtics |
| 2023-24 | Naz Reid | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2022-23 | Malcolm Brogdon | Boston Celtics |
| 2021-22 | Tyler Herro | Miami Heat |
| 2020-21 | Jordan Clarkson | Utah Jazz |
| 2019-20 | Montrezl Harrell | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2018-19 | Lou Williams | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2017-18 | Lou Williams | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2016-17 | Eric Gordon | Houston Rockets |
| 2015-16 | Jamal Crawford | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2014-15 | Lou Williams | Toronto Raptors |
How to Bet on NBA Sixth Man of the Year
To bet on the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award winner, follow this step-by-step:
1. Log into your sportsbook account.
2. Select the ‘NBA Betting Odds’ tab.
3. Click on the ‘Player Futures’ submenu.
4. Pick ‘Sixth Man of the Year.’
5. Submit your bet in the bet-slip window.
