NBA Finals MVP odds breakdown: Why betting on Victor Wembanyama at -185 is a ‘dumb bet’ This analysis of the NBA Finals MVP market suggests that betting on Victor Wembanyama at -185 is a poor value proposition, even if he is the best player. Instead, the author points to Jalen Brunson as a better value bet if the Knicks win, and also identifies Stephon Castle, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart as potential long-shot bets with good value.

• Betting on Victor Wembanyama at -185 for Finals MVP is considered a ‘dumb bet’ due to the odds reflecting only a slight advantage over the Spurs’ series odds.
• Jalen Brunson is presented as a better value bet to win Finals MVP if the Knicks win the series, despite facing a tough matchup.
• Stephon Castle, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart are identified as long-shot bets with good value, each with specific scenarios in which they could win the award.
• The author recommends betting a half unit on Brunson and splitting the other half among Anunoby, Hart, and Castle.