Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama surging in NBA MVP race after historic start

Victor Wembanyama has officially arrived. 

The Spurs’ superstar has crashed the top of the NBA MVP race barely a week into the season after a sensational start. 

Heading into Thursday’s play, Wembanyama was the co-favorite with reigning league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to win the award (+275) at Caesars Sportsbook. 

The surge comes after a historic start for Wembanyama that has NBA fans fantasizing about the French star’s future. 

Through four games, Wembanyama is averaging 31 points with 13.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists. 

His defense has been ridiculous, averaging 1.5 steals and a league-leading 4.8 blocks while anchoring a San Antonio defense that has been among the best in the NBA. 

Wembanyama’s shooting has improved as well, averaging a career-best 60.3 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from deep. 

Perhaps most impressive of all, the Spurs are a perfect 4-0 with the best Net Rating (+15.6) in the league. 

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) runs up-court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, in San Antonio. AP

On Thursday night, the Spurs will look to become the first team in franchise history to start 5-0 when they take on the Heat in San Antonio.

If he can pull off the award win, Wembanyama would be the youngest MVP in league history, surpassing Derrick Rose, who won it in 2010-11. 

Unsurprisingly, bettors have been all over it, flocking to Wembanyama for MVP. 

Betting on the NBA?

• Check out the best NBA betting sites
• Read our guide on how to bet on basketball

At BetMGM Sportsbook, Wembanyama has received 21.2 percent of tickets and 25.4 percent of the handle to win the award, making him the company’s biggest liability for the NBA MVP. 

Since opening at +1800, Wembanyama has leapfrogged Anthony Edwards, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, and Nikola Jokic on the MVP odds board at BetMGM.

Why Trust New York Post Betting

Dylan Svoboda is a versatile writer and analyst across many sports. He’s particularly knowledgeable about the big three — MLB, the NFL and the NBA.