WNBA Rookie of the Year Odds 2025: Paige Bueckers Favored for WNBA Rookie of the Year

• As of Aug. 20, Paige Bueckers had -5000 odds to win WNBA Rookie of the Year, giving her a 98.04% probability of winning.

• The closest competitor was Sonia Citron at +2500, which gave her a 3.85% chance of winning.

• Assuming Paige Bueckers goes on to win WNBA Rookie of the Year honors, she’ll be the 16th No. I pick to do so, and the fourth consecutive No. 1 pick to be named Rookie of the Year.

Since 1997, one player has been recognized as the WNBA Rookie of the Year. Just like WNBA MVP, fans can bet on who they think will win at the end of the season. On this page, we’ll keep you up to date on the latest WNBA Rookie of the Year odds, how to read those odds, where to bet, and so much more.

WNBA Rookie of the Year Odds

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WNBA Rookie of the Year Predictions

Paige Bueckers was expected to win WNBA Rookie of the Year honors pretty much from the moment the Dallas Wings selected her with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft. Her opening odds (-375) gave her a 78.95% chance before she even stepped onto the practice court for the first time.

Expectations were high, and she hasn’t disappointed.

Bueckers leads all rookies in scoring (19 ppg), field goal attempts, field goals made, minutes (33.7), and assists (5.2). She ranks second in steals (1.6), fourth in three-point attempts (3.5), and fifth in made three pointers (1.2).

She didn’t lead the team to a ton of wins, but voters will more than likely not hold that against her.

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WNBA Rookie of the Year Winner - My Pick

Paige Bueckers (-5000) at BetMGM

It will be Paige Bueckers. If it isn’t her, then we are in for one of the biggest award upsets in sports history.

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How to Bet on the WNBA Rookie of the Year Odds

The WNBA Rookie of the Year is a futures market with odds typically available following the WNBA Draft through the end of the regular season. As long as odds are available, it’s a market that bettors can put money on. As for how, it’s pretty easy.

First, do some research, at least on the top players on betting boards. From that research, decide on a player(s) to put money on. Then do the following:

1. Download the sports betting app for the online sportsbook you want to bet with.

2. Register for an account with that sportsbook.

3. Deposit money into your account.

4. Locate the ‘WNBA Rookie of the Year’ odds page and the player you want to put money on.

5. Place your bet.

How to Read WNBA Rookie of the Year Odds

The odds for WNBA Rookie of the Year markets will be listed as follows:

• Player A +200

• Player B +350

• Player C +750

The smaller the number, the better a player’s chances are perceived to be; the number also indicates how much a $100 wager will win. For example, a $100 on Player A would result in a $300 payday, your stake plus $200 in winnings (Player B-- $450 payday, your stake plus $350 in winnings.

At some point in the season, a player may emerge as a heavy favorite to win and have minus money odds, i.e., -150, -450, -1000, etc. When a player has minus money odds, they will have at least a 50% chance of winning. If they do, the number is how much you’ll need to bet in order to win $100 (i.e., at -150, a bettor will need to risk $150 to win $100).

Where to Bet on WNBA Rookie of the Year Winner

To bet on WNBA Rookie of the Year odds, my favorite sportsbook to bet with depends on whether I’m looking to bet with a sportsbook I already have an account with or one I have yet to join.

BetMGM is my sportsbook of choice for WNBA Rookie of the Year odds if I already have an account. The primary reason is deposit match bonuses. During and/or prior to major sporting events, I’ve received deposit match bonuses from BetMGM, often allowing me to bet with house money (bonus bets) rather than my own.

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If I don’t have an account yet, I look for sportsbooks with competitive odds, a good app., etc., but target sportsbooks that offer bonus bets as a welcome bonus. Of those that do, I’d have to go with bet365 over FanDuel, even though FanDuel’s offer is higher. Why? Because you must win your first bet to collect the bonus bets from FanDuel.

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WNBA Rookie of the Year History

The WNBA has been naming a Rookie of the Year winner since the league’s second season in 1998. Since then, we’ve seen ten forwards, ten guards, two centers, three forward/centers, and two forward/guards.

In the following table, you’ll find the last 15 WNBA Rookie of the Year winners: