NBA Clutch Player of the Year Race at the Break: Who Can Challenge Curry?

BetMGM Sportsbook Insights: Clutch Player of the Year

Highest Ticket%: Stephen Curry 26.9%
Highest Handle%: Stephen Curry 73.3%
Biggest Liability: Stephen Curry
Odds Leader: Stephen Curry -160

While last season’s award was locked up relatively early by Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox, this year appears far more competitive. Curry is rightfully seeing heavy action from bettors, but with plenty of basketball to be played, things could change on a dime.

OKC Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (+600)

Opening Odds: +1200 | Last Week: +350 | Ticket%: 9.2% | Handle%: 2.8%

2023-24 Stats: 31.1 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 6.5 APG, 2.2 SPG, 0.9 BPG

Of the 13 players who have taken at least 50 clutch shots this season, OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 58.0 FG% is matched only by LeBron James. SGA has also racked up six clutch time steals, showcasing his ability to deliver on both ends when it matters most.

MIL Damian Lillard (+700)

Opening Odds: +1600 | Last Week: +275 | Ticket%: 4.3% | Handle%: 1.1%

2023-24 Stats: 24.6 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 6.7 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.2 BPG

The odds-on favorite for much of the season, Milwaukee Bucks star point guard Damian Lillard now holds the third-shortest odds behind Curry and SGA. However, one would be foolish to rule out Lillard, as all it takes is another of his signature “Dame Time” moments to vault back into contention. The 33-year-old ranks fourth in the NBA with 100 clutch points while helping Milwaukee post a league-best 18-9 record in clutch games.

NYK Jalen Brunson (+1800)

Opening Odds: +2000 | Last Week: +2500 | Ticket%: 10.4% | Handle%: 4.5%

2023-24 Stats: 27.6 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 6.5 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.2 BPG

New York Knicks star point guard Jalen Brunson is enjoying the best season of his career, culminating in his first-ever All-Star nod. Brunson has tallied 62 clutch points in 57.6 minutes this season. His elite play is why New York sits fourth in the Eastern Conference.

BetMGM Sportsbook Insights: Clutch Player of the Year

Highest Ticket%: Stephen Curry 26.9%
Highest Handle%: Stephen Curry 73.3%
Biggest Liability: Stephen Curry
Odds Leader: Stephen Curry -160

While last season’s award was locked up relatively early by Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox, this year appears far more competitive. Curry is rightfully seeing heavy action from bettors, but with plenty of basketball to be played, things could change on a dime.