NBA Sixth Man of the Year 2024-25 Odds: Pritchard’s Award to Lose?

Payton Pritchard (-275)

Public sentiment from bettors continues to rise on Pritchard’s chances for Sixth Man of the Year! Pritchard is in his fifth season and by far his most productive campaign thus far in his career. The point guard is on pace to record career-highs in points, field goal percentage, rebounds, assists, and steals!

Last season, Pritchard played 22.3 minutes per game, for 9.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. He is up to 28.1 minutes per game this season. Pritchard has banked 14.2 points on 47.3% shooting from the field. He’s become a much more well-rounded player, and an unexpected asset for the Celtics off the bench.

An explosion on March 5 against the Portland Trail Blazers sent his NBA Sixth Man of the Year odds on a rapid ascent. He piled up the stats, with 43 points on 14-of-20 shooting from the field. Pritchard was on fire from three land, as he connected on 10 three-pointers!

CAREER-HIGH 10 3PM FOR PAYTON PRITCHARD 🚨

HE'S GOT 37, ONE SHY OF HIS CAREER-HIGH IN PTS! pic.twitter.com/DoqBxTbLNp

— NBA (@NBA) March 6, 2025

In addition to highs in points, Pritchard has logged 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest. While his offensive numbers are on the rise, the things that don’t show up on the stat sheet have improved, too. Pritchard’s defense, which has been criticized in the past, is showing solid gains.

That said, are you willing to lay -275 odds for your NBA 6th Man of the Year 2024-25 predictions? It’s a steep price to pay, but after that 43-point surge, that one is going to stick in the minds of voters. I can’t argue against Pritchard capturing the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award this year.

Malik Beasley (+300)

Detroit Pistons’ shooting guard Malik Beasley is quietly rising the ranks in the race for best bench player. He’s surged into the conversation near the top of the NBA Sixth Man of the Year odds board at Bovada. In our previous update, Beasley was +600 to win the award last month.

His odds have improved solidly from 14.3% to 25%. The Pistons are having their most promising season in over a decade. Beasley is playing a big role in helping the trajectory of his franchise change.

The former T-Wolve has had a production season, with 16.5 points per game on 44.1% shooting. He’s a three-ball specialist for the Pistons this season. Detroit’s sharpshooter has already eclipsed the Pistons’ franchise record for threes made in a season!

Malik Beasley just broke the @DetroitPistons record for 3-pointers made in a season! 👏

212 and counting… pic.twitter.com/6lVSs2J8by

— NBA (@NBA) February 12, 2025

Beasley has connected on a 42% clip from three-point land in 2024-25. What makes it even more impressive is that the veteran shooting guard is doing it while being a high-volume shooter from downtown. He is attempting an average of 9.3 and hitting 3.9 per game!

The 28-year-old bounced around three different teams from 2022-23 to 2023-24.  He’s found a home in Detroit and is playing his best basketball since the 2020-21 campaign with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Without Beasley, I don’t think the Pistons are 37-29 and fighting for home-court advantage in the playoffs!

At +300 odds, Beasley is a tempting price to win the 6th Man of the Year. That said, voting will likely skew towards the man on the Celtics.

De’Andre Hunter (+1400)

Hunter’s odds have regressed significantly in a month. While he’s still putting up solid numbers, he hasn’t been as consistent as Beasley and Pritchard. As such, Hunter’s odds to win NBA 6th Man of the Year have tanked from +280 to +1400!

Nevertheless, the former Atlanta Hawk is still having a great campaign. Acquired in a trade with the Hawks this season, Hunter’s production has dipped with the Cavaliers, though. The Cavaliers have so many options that Hunter isn’t seeing as many opportunities.

Before heading to the Cavaliers, Hunter averaged 19 points per game on 46.1% shooting. He also chipped in with 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. However, Hunter’s numbers are down to 14.2 points per game and 1.2 assists. It isn’t because Hunter has regressed, but he’s taking fewer shots in Cleveland.

De'Andre Hunter comes up CLUTCH in the final minute 💪

Offensive rebound turns to 2 for the lead.
Follows it up with a steal on the other end.

Propels the @cavs to their 13th straight win! pic.twitter.com/bbec5yHmnH

— NBA (@NBA) March 8, 2025

Hunter is on fire from downtown, with a 50% three-point percentage with the Cavaliers. He’s also shooting 50% from the field overall, so no, Hunter hasn’t fallen off. That being said, Beasley and Pritchard’s production is likely more attractive to voters.

Hunter could be a final missing piece for the Cavaliers. They’ve gone undefeated with a record of 15-0 since trading for him! I believe there is solid value to consider on Hunter’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year 2025 odds, but I’m not optimistic that voters are going to play along nicely in favor of Hunter.