Could we see Von Miller return to top form this year? One oddsmaker thinks he has a decent shot.
The Broncos star linebacker missed the 2020 NFL season after suffering a severe ankle injury just before the start of year. He has +1,600 odds — meaning a $100 bet would win $1,600 — to win the comeback player of the year award, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.
However, he has stiff competition. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott — who missed 11 games last season — is the favorite at +175. He’s followed by Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and running backs Saquon Barkley of the Giants and former Valor Christian standout Christian McCaffrey of the Panthers, who are tied for second at +600.
Former Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow also made the list at +3,300, tied at 14th among the players listed.
Here’s a look at some of the current odds in the world of sports.
+125
The odds the Vegas Golden Knights will win the Stanley Cup this year, . They are favored over the Lightning (+165), Islanders (+500) and Canadiens (+900).
+220
The odds the Broncos’ starting quarterback in Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season isn’t named Drew Lock, Teddy Bridgewater or Brett Rypien, . Lock and Bridgewater both have +145 odds, while Rypien is listed at +1,600.
+1,600
The odds Broncos linebacker Von Miller will be named the NFL comeback player of the year next season, . He is tied for eighth favorite. Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott is the favorite.
+1,800
The odds the Colorado Buffaloes men’s basketball team will advance to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament next season, . They are tied for the 57th-best odds to reach the semifinals.
8.5
The over-under for total wins for the Broncos in the 2021 NFL regular season, .
+8,000
The odds Broncos quarterback Drew Lock will be named the NFL MVP next season, . He is tied for the 25th-best odds and is the highest listed Denver player. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (+475) is the favorite, ahead of Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers (+800) and Buffalo’s Josh Allen (+1,200).
