Get the latest NFL MVP Defensive Player of the Year betting odds and track movement for all top players during the 2025 NFL season.
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2025 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds to Win
| Player | Team | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Myles Garrett | Cleveland Browns | +160 |
| Micah Parsons | Green Bay Packers | +275 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | Detroit Lions | +500 |
| Nik Bonitto | Denver Broncos | +600 |
| Will Anderson Jr. | Houston Texans | +1000 |
| Jared Verse | Los Angeles Rams | +2000 |
| Danielle Hunter | Houston Texans | +2500 |
| Brian Burns | New York Giants | +3500 |
| T.J. Watt | Pittsburgh Steelers | +7500 |
Who is the current favorite to win the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year?
Myles Garrett is currently the favorite to win the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year at +160. He is followed by:
- Micah Parsons (+275)
- Aidan Hutchinson (+500)
- Nik Bonitto (+600)
NFL Defensive Player of the Year Betting Trends
- Edge rushers have won 8 of the last 15 Defensive Player of the Year Awards, with Aaron Donald earning another 3 during that span.
- Defensive backs have won 3 of the last 15 Defensive Player of the Year Awards, including Patrick Surtain last season.
Best Bet to win the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year:
Nik Bonitto (+600)
Bonitto snapped a three-game sackless streak on Thursday, reaching Geno Smith 1.5 times to bring his season total to a third-ranked 9.5. He also pressured Smith 9 times, part of a fourth-ranked 48 on the year. These numbers have been a cornerstone of the Broncos' pass rushing success this season, as the unit now leads the NFL in sacks (46.0) and pressures (167) through ten weeks of play.
When Should You Bet on the Defensive Player of the Year?
If you're betting on Defensive Player of the Year favorites, you should place bets closer to the start of the season — that way, you'll keep funds in your account for an extra couple of months.
When placing a future bet, an important concept to understand is the time value of money. The concept that money is worth more now than the same sum will be worth in the future due to its earning potential in the interim.
Wagering now comes at an opportunity cost as the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year bet will not be graded until February 2025, tying up funds wagered for many months.
Does this concept insinuate that no future bets should be made until closer to the season? No, the offseason is a great time to identify mispriced higher-odds players that could have their odds shift significantly with roster changes, also the players with higher odds reduce the time value effect as the potential payout is higher.
