Joel Embiid overtook LeBron James as the betting favorite to win MVP at Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill.

Embiid is now a +200 favorite, with James at +225.

Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Steph Curry round out the top five.

Embiid opened the season at 40-1 odds to win MVP.

Embiid could become the first center to win the MVP since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000.