Russell Westbrook finished fourth in the MVP voting last year.
According to the oddsmakers, he has the best chance to capture the award next season.
Westbrook (2/1) is ahead of Steph Curry (4/1), LeBron James (5/1) and Kevin Durant (12/1).
Less than two weeks ago, Curry and Westbrook shared the best odds at 15/4.
Westbrook recently inked a contract extension with the Thunder.
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Golden State Warriors
Russell Westbrook 2/1
Steph Curry 4/1
LeBron James 5/1
Kevin Durant 12/1
Anthony Davis 16/1
Kawhi Leonard 16/1
James Harden 16/1
Paul George 22/1
Blake Griffin 28/1
Damian Lillard 28/1
Kyrie Irving 33/1
DeMarcus Cousins 33/1
Chris Paul 33/1
Carmelo Anthony 33/1
Giannis Anteteokounmpo 33/1
Karl-Anthony Towns 50/1
Draymond Green 50/1
John Wall 50/1
Isaiah Thomas 66/1
Kyle Lowry 66/1
LaMarcus Aldridge 100/1
Dwyane Wade 100/1
DeMar DeRozan 100/1
Hassan Whiteside 100/1
Jimmy Butler 100/1
Derrick Rose 100/1
Andre Drummond 125/1
Andrew Wiggins 125/1
Bradley Beal 125/1
Kevin Love 175/1
Gordon Hayward 175/1
Dwight Howard 200/1
Kristaps Porzingis 300/1
Brandon Ingram 300/1
Dirk Nowitzki 300/1
Ben Simmons 300/1