WNBA Rookie of the Year Odds 2025: Take A Flyer on Sonia Citron, Janelle Salaun

• The latest odds for WNBA Rookie of the Year give Paige Bueckers a 98.04% chance of winning

• Her +/- is now -3.1, which ranks No. 30 amongst WNBA rookies

• It would take a bet of $5000 on Bueckers to win $100. A $100 bet on Sonia Citron or Kiki Iriafen would pay out $3100; a $10 bet on Janelle Salaun would pay $5010

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

So, should we just go ahead and give Paige Bueckers the WNBA Rookie of the Year award before the second half of the season gets underway? Her odds are a reflection of how the public is betting on her, but the public is going heavy on Bueckers because she has played well, but better than every other rookie?

A case can certainly be made to have Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen in the conversation. Both have played well overall and are an integral part of a competitive Washington Mystics team. They have also had their share of off days, but so has Bueckers.

All three are shooting right around 45-46% from the floor, but Bueckers is taking five more shots than Citron and Iriafen and making roughly two more baskets a game (hence outscoring Citron 18.4 to 14.1). Would the race be perceived to be much closer if Citron or Iriafen took a few more shots and scored a few more points a game?

Maybe, but something will have to change pretty quickly once play resumes if anyone is going to have a chance at overtaking Bueckers.

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WNBA Rookie of the Year Winner - My Pick

Sonia Citron (+3000) at BetMGM

There is no sense in betting on Bueckers. Risking $ 5,000 to win $ 1,200 just isn’t worth it. Yes, you’ll probably win, but we have half a season to go. A lot can happen that could knock Bueckers off her high horse. Will anything happen? Who knows, but no need to take that chance.

If something does, Sonia Citron (+3000) is the obvious choice to move to the top of betting boards. She seems to be taking a slightly bigger role than Iriafen these days. It will be interesting to see if that continues after the break. But if it does and Bueckers slips up…

I’m also going to keep an eye on Janelle Salaun (+50000) still. The undrafted rookie was having a solid season and getting starter’s minutes before taking a break to play Eurobasket. Since returning, she has been in a more supportive role. 

With Kayla Thornton leading the way for the Valkyries now, Salaun may not get the opportunity she needs. But if she does…

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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: