We have seen the “super team” trend take over the NBA in recent seasons, but the superstar duos or trios can only take a team so far. What is often overlooked is the role of the sixth man, which is the first player off the bench that can provide a spark to the offense, whether through scoring or facilitating. While it’s not the most prestigious award, NBA Sixth Man of the Year odds can often be the most profitable NBA player futures to bet at this point in the season. After a strong second half of the season, Dennis Schroder of the Oklahoma City Thunder is currently the odds favorite to take home the NBA Sixth Man of the Year. Below we’ll review Schroder’s odds and the best NBA picks for the Sixth Man of the Year.
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NBA Odds + NBA Picks to Win Sixth Man of the Year
Dennis Schroder Sixth Man of the Year Odds
After a slow start to the season, Schroder has really found his footing since the new year hit, playing behind Chris Paul. Since January, Schroder has averaged 19.7 points, 4.4 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game. He has a 27.2 % usage rate, showing he is often the leader of the second unit.
Despite the NBA advising individual awards be based on the play before the shutdown, Schroder has the best chance to extend his lead in the odds and further cement himself as the 2020 Sixth Man of the Year, with the NBA restart down in Orlando. The two players that could push him for the award play on the same team, so their chances of big performances are less, with Schroder having little competition off the bench with the Thunder.
There is one thing that could hurt Schroder’s chances down in Orlando. His wife is currently pregnant, with a due date in two-to-three weeks. Schroder said he will leave the bubble when she goes into labor, so there could be games left on the table for the Oklahoma City guard. Still, he has the best chance to will the award and is the best bet.
The Clippers Duo
The Los Angeles Clippers actually have two candidates, and the second- and third-best NBA picks for the Sixth Man of the Year, which is counterintuitive. They are also each other’s biggest enemy in trying to win the award since they eat into each other’s production
Lou Williams has won the award in back-to-back seasons, and he was the favorite to win it early in the year. However, once Kawhi Leonard and Paul George each got more healthy, it hurt Williams’ production. Still, he is third in the odds and averaging an impressive 18.7 points and 5.7 assists per game.
Montrezl Harrell is the second Clipper in the race, sitting second in the NBA Sixth Man of the Year odds, behind Schroder. He has been an important part of the Clippers’ success, averaging 18.6 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.
While both Clippers are very talented and put up great numbers, their chances to win the award seem slim. Not only are they stealing production from each other, they are also playing behind two superstars that are healthier than they have been all season. And with a short schedule ahead, we may see less breaks from Leonard and George, giving Williams and Harrell less opportunity to make up ground on Schroder.
NBA Sixth Man of the Year Odds
The OddsShopper tool above is very useful in finding the best NBA Sixth Man of the Year odds across the sportsbooks. With this awards race being closer than many, the odds may change more often, making this tool essential in maximizing profits. Schroder, for example, is -182 on BetMGM, which is far more profitable than the other books.
SugarHouse Sportsbook consistently has the best odds for the rest of the top four players, with Harrell (+250), Williams (+800) and Derrick Rose (+5,000) all seeing their most profitable odds on the site.
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