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2025 WNBA Awards - Defensive Player of the Year Winner

BEOmod467
StatusOpen
CategorySport
Tracking Started07 May 2025
Last Updated22 May 2025 20:06 UTC
BetmodBet Popularity278

LEADERBOARD

# Bet options Chance to win Change Odds Return on 100
1 1Implied Projected WinnerA'ja Wilson 46.51% 2.150 $215
2 1Implied Projected WinnerNapheesa Collier 30.77% 3.250 $325
3 1Implied Projected WinnerBreanna Stewart 10% 10.000 $1000
4 1Implied Projected WinnerAngel Reese 6.25% 16.000 $1600
5 1Implied Projected WinnerEzi Magbegor 5.26% 19.000 $1900
6 1Implied Projected WinnerJonquel Jones 4.35% 23.000 $2300
7 1Implied Projected WinnerAliyah Boston 3.85% 26.000 $2600
8 1Implied Projected WinnerCameron Brink 3.85% 26.000 $2600
9 1Implied Projected WinnerBrittney Griner 2.78% 36.000 $3600
10 1Implied Projected WinnerSkylar Diggins-Smith 2.78% 36.000 $3600
11 1Implied Projected WinnerAlanna Smith 2.44% 41.000 $4100
12 1Implied Projected WinnerCaitlin Clark 1.96% 51.000 $5100
13 1Implied Projected WinnerTeara McCowan 1.96% 51.000 $5100
14 1Implied Projected WinnerRhyne Howard 1.96% 51.000 $5100
15 1Implied Projected WinnerNneka Ogwumike 1.96% 51.000 $5100
16 1Implied Projected WinnerKamilla Cardoso 1.96% 51.000 $5100
17 1Implied Projected WinnerDiJonai Carrington 1.96% 51.000 $5100
18 1Implied Projected WinnerArike Ogunbowale 1.96% 51.000 $5100
19 1Implied Projected WinnerSatou Sabally 1.49% 67.000 $6700
20 1Implied Projected WinnerDeWanna Bonner 1.23% 81.000 $8100
21 1Implied Projected WinnerBrittney Sykes 0.99% 101.000 $10100
22 1Implied Projected WinnerCourtney Williams 0.99% 101.000 $10100
23 1Implied Projected WinnerShakira Austin 0.99% 101.000 $10100
24 1Implied Projected WinnerTina Charles 0.99% 101.000 $10100
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Overview

The Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) is one of the WNBA’s most coveted honors, recognizing the league’s top defensive force. This award spotlights elite perimeter stoppers, dominant paint protectors, and players who alter opponents’ game plans through sheer defensive presence. With the 2025 season set to showcase strong two-way play and athletic depth, the DPOY race will be as fierce as ever.

Expect veterans and rising stars alike to battle for recognition on the league’s most disciplined side of the ball.


Betting Considerations

  • Defensive Metrics: Blocks, steals, defensive win shares, and on/off-court defensive rating.

  • Team Defense: Candidates on teams with top-ranked defenses typically have an edge.

  • Versatility: Players who guard multiple positions across the court gain narrative value.

  • Voter Trends: Recent voting has favored consistency and team impact over raw stats alone.

  • Reputation Factor: Previous winners and well-known defenders often start the season as betting favorites.


Sharp Insight

  • A'ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces): The reigning DPOY and perennial favorite. Her rim protection, switchability, and leadership make her the standard.

  • Alyssa Thomas (Connecticut Sun): A defensive engine capable of guarding all five positions, especially dangerous in transition defense.

  • Ezi Magbegor (Seattle Storm): Emerging as a dominant shot-blocker with improved positional awareness.

  • Brittney Sykes (Washington Mystics): An elite perimeter defender with strong instincts and physicality.

  • Aliyah Boston (Indiana Fever): A second-year player with elite defensive IQ, rebounding, and paint control potential.


Sources of Information


Hashtags to Track

#WNBA2025
#DPOY2025
#WNBADefense
#LockdownDefender
#WNBABetting
#AcesDefense
#DefensivePlayerOfTheYear


Where to Keep Up with News

  • Twitter/X: @WNBA, @TheNextHoops, @Winsidr, @herhoopstats

  • YouTube Channels: WNBA, Just Women’s Sports, WNBA Weekly

  • Podcasts: Double Down WNBA, The W, Her Hoop Stats Podcast

  • Substacks & Blogs: The Next: WNBA Daily Coverage, Winsidr Breakdown


Conclusion

Defense wins championships—and for sharp bettors, it can win futures too. The 2025 Defensive Player of the Year race promises a mix of elite shot-blockers, perimeter lockdown artists, and all-around disrupters. With the WNBA becoming faster and more strategic each year, identifying the defender who can adapt and dominate will be key. Watch for team rankings, versatility, and minutes against top scorers—then make your move before the odds shift.

Projection Chart

This projection chart for BetMod 467 shows the Top 5 wagering options for "Sport" at 2025-05-23 14:59:18. The current order displaying on the Chart above is "A'ja Wilson" as the projected winner, "Napheesa Collier" is in second place, "Breanna Stewart" is in 3rd place right now, "Angel Reese" is showing up at 4th from the top, "Ezi Magbegor" is showing up at 5th from the top.

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