The 2006-07 NBA season doesn't tip-off until tomorrow night and already
leading online sportsbook Pinnacle has handicapped the race to be named the
league's most valuable player. The largest sports betting site on the Internet,
Pinnacle
Sportsbook has calculated odds on 13 perennial All-Stars being named the
2007 NBA MVP. Although the list of pre-season MVP candidates includes four
previous award winners, the oddsmakers favor one of the league's young guns to
ascend to the throne of NBA royalty. Entering only his fourth season as a professional, Cleveland's LeBron James
has already become one of the league's most dynamic players and
Pinnacle
Sportsbook lists "King James" as a 2/1 favorite to become the youngest MVP
in NBA history. While he entered the league with much less hype than fellow
draftee James, Dwayne Wade already has an NBA title and Finals MVP on his resume
and currently has the second-best odds to win the league most valuable player
award at 9/2. Two-time winner Tim Duncan is listed at 6/1 to add a third MVP to his trophy
case, while Lakers' star Kobe Bryant is 7/1 to capture his first and Dallas'
Dirk Nowitzki is 8/1 to become the first European to be named the league's top
player. Reigning two-time MVP Steve Nash is a 13/1 underdog to join the ranks of
legends Larry Bird, Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell as the only "three-peat"
winners in league history. "LeBron James has improved steadily over each of his first three seasons to
become one of the most complete players in the NBA, capable of putting together
a triple-double anytime he walks on the floor," said Simon Noble of
Pinnacle
Sportsbook. "The Pistons loss of Ben Wallace could leave the door open for
LeBron to lead his Cavs to a Central Division title, which alone could ascend
‘King James' to the MVP throne. Dwayne Wade has replaced Hall of Famer Shaq as the World Champs best player
and nobody can discount Tim Duncan who can single-handedly lead the Spurs to the
league's best record. Although the odds are against him, Steve Nash puts up
gaudy numbers every game and the return of Amare Stoudemire should pad his
statistics while leading the Suns to yet another division title."
Pinnacle Sportsbook believes that All-Star Elton Brand (16/1) may get
serious MVP consideration if he can lead the Clippers back into the playoffs for
the second consecutive season. Although widely considered one of the NBA's most
talented players, Tracy McGrady is coming off yet another injury plagued season,
but presents great value at 20/1 to win the MVP. Winner of the league's top award in 2004, Kevin Garnett (33/1) MVP hopes rest
on bringing the Timberwolves back into the playoffs after last year's disastrous
33-win season.
Pinnacle
Sportsbook lists 2001 MVP Allen Iverson at 35/1 to capture his second award,
while 7-foot 6-inch Yao Ming is 43/1 to become the tallest MVP in league
history. Meanwhile, Denver's Carmelo Anthony (45/1) and the Celtics Paul Pierce
(50/1) are long shots to be named the league's top player. For more information and a complete list of NBA odds, please visit
Pinnacle Sportsbook. Odds To Win 2007 NBA MVP
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