2025 NBA 6th Man of the Year Award Odds and Predictions

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They don’t get the spotlight. They don’t start games. But they do change them. Sixth Men are the unsung heroes of the NBA—the Energizer bunnies who hop off the bench and flip a game on its head. With the regular season coming to a close and the NBA Play-In Tournament on the horizon, let’s give these role players the love they deserve.

This year’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year race has gone from crowded to… well, basically a two-man sprint. But there’s still time (and long shots) for someone to make things interesting.

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NBA 6th Man of the Year Odds

Check out the latest 6th Man of the Year odds, courtesy of the sports betting sites.

It’s pretty clear this award is boiling down to two names: Payton Pritchard and Malik Beasley. Everyone else is here for vibes (and possibly next year). If you’re shopping for betting value or looking to tail sharp analysis, our best handicappers have you covered. And. don’t forget to track NBA odds daily for line movement.

NBA 6th Man of the Year Contenders

Let’s break down the top names in the mix, what they’ve done this season, and whether they’ve got a real shot at claiming the hardware.

Payton Pritchard (-1400)

It’s not every day a bench player drops a 40-burger with 10 threes and 10 boards. Payton Pritchard’s nuclear game against the Portland Blazers didn’t just break records—it shattered the Sixth Man race wide open.

The Celtics guard has quietly been one of the league’s most efficient backups, averaging nearly 14 points per game and providing smart playmaking on one of the best teams in the league. His minutes may not scream “star,” but his impact is massive.

For whatever reason, Pritchard seems to have had this award locked up for most of the season. He’s shooting a blistering 40.6 percent from 3-point range in a career-best 28.3 minutes per game off the bench.

I do think someone like Ty Jerome should have more favorable odds than he does, but this has been Pritchard’s race to lose for quite some time. He’s only started twice across 78 appearances for Boston on the year, and they’ve clearly been keeping him in that reserve role to preserve his Sixth Man of the Year candidacy.

Malik Beasley (+550)

Milwaukee Beasley has been microwave offense personified. Whether it’s corner threes or transition buckets, he’s giving the resurgent Detroit Pistons real juice off the pine.

He’s shooting over 41% from deep and bringing consistency in what’s been a magical season for the Pistons. Beasley has attempted more than 9 3-pointers per game, which is impressive volume for a guy who isn’t even logging 30 minutes a night.

Beasley would be a runaway winner in most seasons, but he’s an underdog to Pritchard at his current +550 odds. He’s averaging more points on more efficient shooting than Pritchard, so I don’t think he’s a bad flier bet at +550 odds if the voters aren’t buying the Pritchard narrative.

Russell Westbrook (+4000)

Russell Westbrook off the bench? Still weird, right? But credit where it’s due—he’s embraced the role in Denver, and while the numbers haven’t been vintage Russ, he’s provided leadership and energy to a solid Denver Nuggets squad.

On the season, the future Hall-of-Famer is averaging 13.2 points, 6.1 assists, and 5 rebounds per game despite only averaging 28 minutes a night. He’s started 36 games as a result of some injuries to his teammates, but he’s still a solid candidate in the Sixth Man race.

That said, his +4000 odds feel right. The production just doesn’t match the favorites this year.

De’Andre Hunter (+15000)

De’Andre Hunter’s move into more of a sixth-man role this year has come with flashes of scoring, but he’s not exactly lighting up highlight reels or headlines. Hunter is having the best season of his career, however, averaging nearly 17 points per game across more than 70 combined appearances for the Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers.

He’s only started 8 games all year, but his move to the bench has resulted in a higher-usage role. Hunter is also shooting a blazing 40% from 3-point country, but he hasn’t generated much buzz in this race.

His role and team context don’t do him any favors in this race. At +15000, he’s more a dark horse than a contender.

Ty Jerome (+15000)

Yes, Ty Jerome is technically in the running. No, he’s probably not winning. Jerome’s stats are impressive, though, and he’s come out of nowhere to become one of the best bench players in the league for the team that’s going to finish the season as the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

You’d think that would count for something, especially considering Pritchard’s Celtics have a worse record than Jerome’s Cavs. The former University of Virginia standout has bounced around the league a bit, but he’s found a home in Cleveland. Jerome has good size for a guard at 6’5″, and he’s become a wildly efficient scorer for the Cavs’ loaded backcourt.

Jerome is averaging 12.4 points per game while shooting better than 50% from the field and 43% from downtown. He’s also only averaging 19.8 minutes per game, which makes his averages all the more impressive. He’s posting similar numbers to Pritchard while playing significantly fewer minutes, yet he’s facing incredibly steep +15000 odds to win Sixth Man of the Year.

I think he’s capable of winning this award in the future, though it doesn’t look like this will be his year.

NBA 6th Man of the Year Prediction

If the vote were held today, it’d be a Pritchard party.

He’s had the flashiest game of any bench player this year, he’s on a top-tier Celtics team, and he checks the advanced metrics boxes too. His two-way impact and high basketball IQ are everything coaches (and voters) love in a sixth man.

He wouldn’t get my vote, but this seems like a runaway train.t one bet, I do think Monk is the correct play, however.

Bet: Payton Pritchard (-1400)

NBA 6th Man of the Year Prop Bets

Looking for a head-to-head prop to spice things up? Here’s a juicy one from Bet365:

• Payton Pritchard (-1200)
• The Field (+700)

Unless something wild happens over the next few games, the Field might as well be renamed “Better Luck Next Year.”

Bet: Payton Pritchard (-1200)

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