Dyson Daniels is turning heads as a Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) candidate, and at +1600 odds on DraftKings and BetRivers, the value on him might never be better. The 6’7” defensive dynamo is leading the league in steals and deflections, setting a historic pace. Here’s why Daniels, now with the Hawks, is a legitimate contender alongside bigger names like Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Davis.
Since arriving in Atlanta via the Dejounte Murray trade, Daniels has redefined the Hawks' defensive identity. Over his last five games, he’s amassed 29 steals, more than any player has recorded this entire season, and is pacing for an unbelievable 619 deflections, more than doubling the NBA record of 302.
His elite defense balances Trae Young’s offensive focus, making him indispensable for Atlanta and over the last five games, Daniels has had six, six, six, seven and four steals, which is simply insane.
Daniels is tied with Bam Adebayo at +1600 odds, trailing only Victor Wembanyama (-210), Evan Mobley (+1000), and Anthony Davis (+1400) in the DPOY race. Given his historic pace, betting on Daniels now could yield massive value as his odds are likely to shorten with sustained dominance.
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