NBA Rookie of the Year odds favor Cameron Boozer over Darryn Peterson

NBA Rookie of the Year odds are leaning toward Cameron Boozer over Darryn Peterson, reflecting how early roles and team fit may translate into immediate winning production. The article notes that the last nine Rookie of the Year winners have been top-four draft picks, with Malcolm Brogdon as a rare exception, and highlights how team narratives can shift as rookies and clubs heat up. FanDuel’s voting market sets Cameron Boozer (Memphis Grizzlies) at +250, citing Memphis as an environment built to thrive around him, with Zach Edey adding size and Jaylen Wells and Cedric Coward having earned ROY votes in prior seasons. Darryn Peterson (Utah Jazz) follows at +270, with analysis pointing to a more system-friendly profile and shooting improvement after dropping to Utah with the No. 2 pick. Other listed long shots include AJ Dybantsa (+470), Darius Acuff Jr. (+500), and Caleb Wilson (+1000).