NBA Rookie of the Year Betting Preview, Odds, And Pick

Just two months ago, Ja Morant was running away with the NBA Rookie of the Year award. Now it doesn’t look as simple.

Zion Williamson’s recent performances have made this topic a real discussion.
The NBA season has one and a half months’ worth of games still left in the calendar. Could Zion really steal the award?

ODDS TO WIN NBA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Ja Morant	-300
Zion Williamson	+200

Let’s see some odds and numbers for the NBA Rookie of the Year:

Odds For Ja Morant To Win Rookie Of The Year -300

LeBron James said it just days ago: “Memphis got a great one.”

Ja Morant gave James and the Lakers the 13th L of the season. He scored 27 points and recorded 14 rebounds during his performance against Los Angeles.

Ja is not a scorer-first type of player. Whenever he scores more than 20 points, it is likely followed by double-digit assists.

Yet, more than numbers, Morant gave the Memphis Grizzlies a chance to be in the playoffs. The rookie took a significant role in the locker room, and his play resonated with the rest of the group.

Memphis: Not A Good Enough Team To Be In The Postseason Conversation

Ja Morant has changed the perspective about this squad by controlling the tempo on offense.

The number of assists he gets every night should tell he is doing everything in his power to elevate the team. It’s working.

The question is, are you willing to lay down -300 on Morant winning the rookie award? His sample size is bigger than Zion’s.

If the Grizzlies make it to the playoffs, it would be difficult for him to lose it.

Odds For Zion Williamson To Win Rookie Of The Year +200

There was a time in the season where it was a valid question to ask if Zion would play this year. That shipped has sailed.

Since his debut against the Spurs on January 22nd, Williamson has changed the Pelicans’ franchise.

During January, he averaged 19.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game during five contests. In February, the numbers evolved to 25.7 points per game and 6.2 rebounds.

Zion Williamson Changed The Team Since Day One

Zion’s best game of the season happened against the Lakers just days ago. He recorded 35 points and seven rebounds in a direct duel against LeBron James.

The Pelicans lost the contest, but Williamson had an impressive night shooting 75% from the field.

Zion Williamson has played only 16 games in 2020. How is he in the conversation for the Rookie of the Year Award? Well, he’s been fantastic from the moment he has stepped on the floor.

New Orleans won nine of the 16 contests and is four games behind Memphis for the last playoffs spot in the Western Conference.

Our NBA Rookie of the Year Prediction

Without Zion, the Pelicans would be tanking the season. With him around, the team will try to make a late push in the last month and a half of the competition.

If you are going to bet Zion +200 for the Rookie of the Year award, keep in mind the star-power will be on his side. Williamson is a superstar and one of the names the NBA is counting on to lead the next generation. 

Ja Morant could be that guy at one point on his career, but he’s not there now.