Story byJustin GrassoTue, December 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM UTC·1 min readNikola Jokic injury causes major NBA MVP odds shift originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Denver Nuggets are facing some major injury adversity with Nikola Jokic for the first time. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe superstar center, who is typically healthy for most of the season, is expected to miss at least one month of action. On Monday night, Jokic went down with a hyperextended knee against the Miami Heat. While the MRI results and initial injury timeline are positive for Jokic and the Nuggets, the star center’s impressive MVP campaign has taken a major hit. The Odds Shift Out of Jokic’s FavorHeading into Monday’s action, Jokic was the favorite over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.