🏀 March Madness MVP Odds 2026: Mara Favorite to Win Most Outstanding Player
With the championship game set for Monday (8:50 p.m. ET, TBS/truTV) from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Michigan's Aday Mara sits atop the March Madness MVP odds.
The Wolverines' center is +210 to take home Final Four Most Outstanding Player honors, while teammate Elliot Cadeau has the second-shortest odds (+330). UConn's Tarris Reed Jr. (+470) is the only Husky with shorter than +1200 odds.
Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg (+500) has slipped down the board due to an injury suffered in the Final Four, though he has stated he will play against UConn.
Prepare for the championship with our March Madness predictions.
π March Madness MVP odds 2026
Most Outstanding Player odds via FanDuel.
| Player | Team | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aday Mara | Michigan | +210 | 32.3% |
| Elliot Cadeau | Michigan | +330 | 23.3% |
| Tarris Reed Jr. | UConn | +470 | 17.5% |
| Yaxel Lendeborg | Michigan | +500 | 16.7% |
| Alex Karaban | UConn | +1200 | 7.7% |
| Braylon Mullins | UConn | +1200 | 7.7% |
| Trey McKenney | Michigan | +1400 | 6.7% |
| Solo Ball | UConn | +3000 | 3.2% |
| Silas Demary Jr. | UConn | +4500 | 2.2% |
| Morez Johnson Jr. | Michigan | +4500 | 2.2% |
π March Madness MVP history
Since the NCAA Tournament began in 1938-39, the Final Four Most Outstanding Player has gone to a player on the losing team in the championship game just 12 times. Since the NCAA Tournament expansion in 1984-85, it has gone to a player on the winning team every single season.
The last non-championship winning player to take home March Madness MVP was Hakeem Olajuwon in 1983.
| Year | Player | College | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walter Clayton | Florida | β |
| 2024 | Tristen Newton | UConn | β |
| 2023 | Adama Sanogo | UConn | β |
| 2022 | Ochai Agbaji | Kansas | β |
| 2021 | Jared Butler | Baylor | β |
| 2019 | Kyle Guy | Virginia | β |
| 2018 | Donte DiVincenzo | Villanova | β |
| 2017 | Joel Berry II | North Carolina | β |
| 2016 | Ryan Arciadacono | Villanova | β |
| 2015 | Tyus Jones | Duke | β |
| 2014 | Shabazz Napier | UConn | β |
| 2013 | Luke Hancock | Louisville | β |
| 2012 | Anthony Davis | Kentucky | β |
| 2011 | Kemba Walker | UConn | β |
| 2010 | Kyle Singler | Duke | β |
| 2009 | Wayne Ellington | North Carolina | β |
| 2008 | Mario Chalmers | Kansas | β |
| 2007 | Corey Brewer | Florida | β |
| 2006 | Joakim Noah | Florida | β |
| 2005 | Sean May | North Carolina | β |
| 2004 | Emeka Okafor | UConn | β |
| 2003 | Carmelo Anthony | Syracuse | β |
| 2002 | Juan Dixon | Maryland | β |
| 2001 | Shane Battier | Duke | β |
| 2000 | Mateen Cleaves | Michigan State | β |
βMarch Madness MVP FAQs
Who is the March Madness MVP favorite?
Michigan's Aday Mara is the Final Four Most Outstanding Player odds favorite. His March Madness MVP odds (+210) imply a 32.26% probability he'll win the award.
Who won the March Madness MVP last year?
Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. won the Final Four Most Outstanding Player award last season when he led the Gators to their first NCAA Tournament title since 2007.
How is the March Madness MVP determined?
Media members choose the tournament's Most Outstanding Player following the completion of the championship game.
When will March Madness MVP odds be available to bet on?
March Madness MVP odds will be available at our best March Madness betting sites when the NCAA Tournament begins.
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