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

Payton Pritchard (-170)

The 27-year-old Oregon native is in the driver’s seat for top bench player honors. 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 27.9 minutes per game this season. Pritchard has banked 13.8 points on 46.8% shooting from the field. He’s become a much more well-rounded player, and an unexpected asset for the Celtics off the bench.

Speed (noun): Payton Pritchard 💨 pic.twitter.com/1pNgJoCGfn

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 11, 2025

In addition to highs in points, Pritchard has logged 3.9 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 -170 odds for your NBA 6th Man of the Year 2024-25 predictions? Pritchard is a worthwhile player to consider, though I don’’t think he’s the value pick at sports betting sites.

De’Andre Hunter (+280)

The Cavaliers’ Hunter will be chasing Pritchard in the second half of the season. It’s slightly different calling Hunter a Cavalier, but we will get used to it soon! Hunter spent his entire career with the Atlanta Hawks since entering the league in 2019-20.

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. Like Pritchard, Hunter is on track for new career highs on the floor. He set a career-high 15.6 points per game a season ago.

In two games with the Cavaliers, Hunter scored 15 points per game against the Timberwolves and Raptors. He’s been on fire from downtown, with a 53.8% three-point percentage in his first couple of appearances as a Cavalier. Hunter has notched 25 minutes per game in Cleveland, but 28.8 minutes in Atlanta.

Tre for Dre! #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/i459rJZy9E

— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) February 13, 2025

However, as Hunter becomes better acclimated with a new team and chemistry builds, expect his minutes and offensive numbers to ascend. I’m impressed by how quickly Hunter has taken hold in Cleveland, though. Despite not seeing the floor much, he came out of the gate attacking and scored an efficient clip.

Hunter could be a final missing piece for the Cavaliers, and if they dominate teams in the second half, it has to largely be attributed to having such a strong sixth man. I believe there is solid value to consider on Hunter’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year 2025 odds at +280!

Malik Beasley (+600)

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.

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 43.8% 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 43.8% clip from three-point land in 2024-25. What makes his success from three so impressive is that Beasley is hitting a 43.8% rating while shooting in high volume. Beasley is attempting an average of 10.9 and hitting 5.1 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.