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WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO (October 30, 2006)—The 2006-07 NBA season doesn’t tip-off until tomorrow night and already leading online sportsbook
PinnacleSports has handicapped the race to be named the league’s most
valuable player. The largest sports betting site on the Internet,
PinnacleSports has calculated odds on 13 perennial All-Stars being
named the 2007 NBA MVP. Although the list of pre-season MVP candidates
includes four previous award winners, the oddsmakers favor one of the
league’s young guns to ascend to the throne of NBA royalty.
Entering only his fourth season as a professional, Cleveland’s LeBron
James has already become one of the league’s most dynamic players and
PinnacleSports lists “King James” as a 2/1 favorite to become the
youngest MVP in NBA history. While he entered the league with much less
hype than fellow draftee James, Dwayne Wade already has an NBA title and Finals MVP on his resume and currently has the second-best odds to win the league most valuable player award at 9/2. Two-time winner Tim Duncan is listed at 6/1 to add a third MVP to his trophy case, while Lakers’ star Kobe Bryant is 7/1 to capture his first and Dallas’ Dirk Nowitzki is 8/1 to become the first European to be named the league’s top player. Reigning two-time MVP Steve Nash is a 13/1 underdog to join the ranks of legends Larry Bird, Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell as the only “three-peat” winners in league history.
“LeBron James has improved steadily over each of his first three seasons
to become one of the most complete players in the NBA, capable of putting
together a triple-double anytime he walks on the floor,” said Simon Noble
of PinnacleSports. “The Pistons loss of Ben Wallace could leave the
door open for LeBron to lead his Cavs to a Central Division title, which
alone could ascend ‘King James’ to the MVP throne. Dwayne Wade has
replaced Hall of Famer Shaq as the World Champs best player and nobody can discount Tim Duncan who can single-handedly lead the Spurs to the league’s best record. Although the odds are against him, Steve Nash puts up gaudy numbers every game and the return of Amare Stoudemire should pad his statistics while leading the Suns to yet another division title.”
PinnacleSports believes that All-Star Elton Brand (16/1) may get
serious MVP consideration if he can lead the Clippers back into the
playoffs for the second consecutive season. Although widely considered one
of the NBA’s most talented players, Tracy McGrady is coming off yet
another injury plagued season, but presents great value at 20/1 to win the MVP. Winner of the league’s top award in 2004, Kevin Garnett (33/1) MVP hopes rest on bringing the Timberwolves back into the playoffs after last year’s disastrous 33-win season. PinnacleSports lists 2001 MVP Allen Iverson at 35/1 to capture his second award, while 7-foot 6-inch Yao Ming is 43/1 to become the tallest MVP in league history. Meanwhile, Denver’s Carmelo Anthony (45/1) and the Celtics Paul Pierce (50/1) are long shots to be named the league’s top player.
For more information and a complete list of NBA odds, please visit
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Current Odds: All Odds Subject To Change
Odds To Win 2007 NBA MVP
LeBron James 2/1
Dwayne Wade 9/2
Tim Duncan 6/1
Kobe Bryant 7/1
Dirk Nowitzki 8/1
Steve Nash 13/1
Elton Brand 16/1
Tracy McGrady 20/1
Kevin Garnett 33/1
Allen Iverson 35/1
Yao Ming 43/1
Carmelo Anthony 45/1
Paul Pierce 50/1
About PinnacleSports is the Internet’s largest sports betting site serving customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. Founded in 1998, PinnacleSports was the first sports book to introduce reduced margin wagering, using a -105 pricing model that gives bettors up to 50% better value on wagers than traditional bookmakers. With low minimum bet requirements and the highest maximum limits on the Web, PinnacleSports has earned an industry leading reputation for providing consistent value to the player, professional customer service and the quickest payouts online. Fully licensed and regulated in Curacao, the company offers a secure environment for sports betting, racing and casino gaming.
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