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2025 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds to Win
| Player | Team | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hutchinson | Detroit Lions | +700 |
| Micah Parsons | Dallas Cowboys | +750 |
| Myles Garrett | Cleveland Browns | +850 |
| T.J. Watt | Pittsburgh Steelers | +900 |
| Maxx Crosby | Las Vegas Raiders | +1100 |
| Will Anderson Jr. | Houston Texans | +1200 |
| Jared Verse | Los Angeles Rams | +1200 |
| Nick Bosa | San Francisco 49ers | +1500 |
| Jalen Carter | Philadelphia Eagles | +2000 |
| Trey Hendrickson | Cincinnati Bengals | +2000 |
Who is the current favorite to win the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year?
Aidan Hutchinson is currently the favorite to win the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year at +700. He is followed by Micah Parsons (+750), Myles Garrett (+850), and T.J. Watt (+850).
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:
Will Anderson Jr. (+1200)
The top 10 odds show the dominance of pass rushers when it comes to this award, so let's take a chance on an up and comer.
Anderson recorded 11 sacks in his second season in the league across just 14 games, and he now has 18 through 29 career contests.
More importantly, his career 15.3% pressure rate would have ranked ninth among qualifying pass rushers last season.
Playing with another elite edge rusher could hurt Anderson's case, but it also could help him put up big numbers if the defense is focused on Danielle Hunter.
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.