A number of NBA first-timers are set to vie for the Rookie of the Year award.
Going back to the 2024 NBA Draft, one surprise was two-time National Player of the Year Zach Edey, who snuck into the top 10, going ninth to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Prior to the draft, Edey was +2000 to be the No. 9 pick.
But now, after making noise in the NBA Summer League and the preseason, Edey is favored to be the top rookie.
Let’s check out the Rookie of the Year odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Oct. 21.
2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year odds:
Zach Edey, Grizzlies: +350 (bet $10 to win $45 total)
Reed Sheppard, Rockets: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)
Zaccharie Risacher, Hawks: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)
Matas Buzelis, Bulls: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
Stephon Castle, Spurs: +1100 (bet $10 to win $120 total)
Dalton Knecht, Lakers: +1100 (bet $10 to win $120 total)
Alexandre Sarr, Wizards: +130…