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NBA MVP tiers: Favorites, biggest threats and high-upside long shots

The NBA has presented its Most Valuable Player Award for 65 years, but rarely has the race been as wide open as it is right now. The league is chock-full of superstars trying to lead their teams to the title. Only one will claim this important regular-season crown.

A quick look at Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill reveals three clear tiers of MVP contenders early on, featuring a deep crew of established MVPs and potential first-timers.

Let's dive into these Las Vegas-focused tiers, the most intriguing early trends and the potentially undervalued candidates.


The front-runners