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Head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder directs his team as we look at the latest NBA Coach of the Year odds following the All-Star break.
Head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder directs his team against the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter at Ball Arena on December 29, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images via AFP.

Mark Daigneault was the frontrunner in the betting odds for the 2024 NBA Coach of the Year before ultimately claiming the award. This information comes from the latest NBA odds provided by our top NBA betting sites.

Throughout the 2023-24 season, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault was in a close competition for NBA Coach of the Year. However, he solidified his position as the frontrunner on top sports betting sites after leading the Thunder to a strong finish, securing the No. 1 seed and the best record in the Western Conference.

That performance essentially guaranteed Daigneault would win the award, besting Jamahl Mosley of the Orlando Magic and Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves in his fourth season as head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Daigneault received 89 out of 99 first-place votes following his leadership of the Thunder to a 57-25 record in the regular season, their best performance since the 2013-14 season when Kevin Durant was on the team. This accomplishment helped OKC clinch the No. 1 seed in 2024, enhancing their chances of winning the NBA championship as they headed into the 2024 playoffs.

Take a look at the latest odds for the 2024 NBA Coach of the Year from top sports betting apps.

NBA Coach of the Year odds 2024

As of April 10th, the current odds are…

CoachDraftKingsFanDuelbet365
Mark Daigneault-300 -500-550 
Chris Finch+400+550 +650
Jamahl Mosley+700 +850+1000 
Joe Mazzulla+4000 +7500 +6000
Tom Thibodeau+20000 OFF+20000 
Rick Carlisle+20000+16000+15000
Ime Udoka+20000 +16000 +20000 

2024 NBA Coach of the Year winner

Mark Daigneault (-300 via DraftKings)

Although it was a tight competition throughout the year, it was expected that Daigneault would emerge as the clear favorite in this market once the Thunder secured the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. With top five rankings in offensive and defensive rating and an NBA MVP finalist in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, their dominance was evident.

Daigneault’s outstanding performance earned him the NBCA Coach of the Year Award, voted on annually by the league’s 30 head coaches. Winning this award made it almost certain that he would also win the official NBA-sanctioned award.

NBA Coach of the Year odds over time

Our top sportsbooks initially had Daigneault and Finch as closely matched around the NBA All-Star break. However, as the regular season progressed, Daigneault’s odds significantly improved while Finch and the Timberwolves slipped behind the Thunder in the Western Conference.

Mosley presented a strong case for the top spot in the East with the Magic’s unexpected success, but ultimately fell short to Daigneault who was the clear frontrunner in the West.

Past NBA Coach of the Year winners

YearNameTeamPreseason odds
2023-24Mark DaigneaultOklahoma City Thunder+700
2022-23Mike BrownSacramento Kings+8000
2021-22Monty WilliamsPhoenix Suns+1200
2020-21Tom ThibodeauNew York Knicks+8000
2019-20Nick NurseToronto Raptors+2000
2018-19Mike BudenholzerMilwaukee Bucks+1100
2017-18Dwane CaseyToronto Raptors+3000

NBA Coach of the Year FAQs

Who was the NBA Coach of the Year favorite?

Mark Daigneault, the head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder, was the clear favorite to win the 2024 NBA Coach of the Year award according to our top sportsbooks. With odds as low as -550, there was an 84.62% chance that he would take home the award.

Who won the NBA Coach of the Year this year?

After guiding the Thunder to a 57-25 record and the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, Mark Daigneault was named the NBA Coach of the Year.

Who won the NBA Coach of the Year last year?

Mike Brown of the Sacramento Kings defied preseason odds of +8000 to win the award after leading his team to a stunning turnaround.

When will the NBA Coach of the Year be decided?

The 2023-24 award was revealed during the NBA playoffs on Sunday, April 28, indicating that we can anticipate next year’s award to be determined around the same time.

What is the NBA Coach of the Year trophy called?

The Red Auerbach Trophy, named after the Boston Celtics legend who won nine NBA championships, is awarded to the NBA Coach of the Year.

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