Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has emerged as the favorite to win the 2025 WNBA Most Valuable Player award, according to betting markets. This shift in individual odds coincides with sportsbooks reporting significant liability on the Indiana Fever team itself heading into the season.
Clark, entering her second WNBA year, holds odds around +195 to +200 across major betting platforms. This positions her slightly ahead of three-time and reigning MVP A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces, whose odds are approximately +210 to +235. Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier is also listed among the top contenders.
Data from sportsbooks indicates heavy public support for Clark's MVP bid. Reports show that more than half of the bets placed on the MVP market are on Clark, accounting for a large percentage of the total money wagered. One book reported over 77% of its handle share backing the Indiana Fever star.
This betting interest extends to the team's potential championship run. The Indiana Fever, who reached the postseason in 2024 for the first time in eight years, have seen their championship odds dramatically shorten. Opening at long odds, the team is now listed around +350, making them a significant liability for bookmakers.
The improved outlook for the team, and increased betting interest on the Indiana Fever roster, follows an offseason that saw the acquisition of veteran players like DeWanna Bonner and Natasha Howard. Aliyah Boston, the 2023 Rookie of the Year, also remains a key component of the team.
In the race for the 2025 Rookie of the Year honor, Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is the strong favorite with significant odds. The first overall draft pick is receiving robust betting support.
Second overall selection Dominique Malonga of the Seattle Storm is viewed as a primary challenger in the rookie race, drawing notable betting handle despite longer odds.
"Bettors are all over Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever," BetMGM trader Hannah Luther told reporters. "The Fever have moved from +2500 to +350 to win the title and currently hold nearly 80% of the WNBA futures handle at BetMGM. Similarly, Caitlin Clark holds over half the MVP tickets and is the favorite to win the award in her second season.”
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