MLB MVP Odds & Favorites 2025: Judge is Runaway Favorite

Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are the favorites in the 2025 MLB MVP odds, though the NL race is very tight.
MLB MVP Odds & Favorites 2025: Betting Lines For AL & NL MVP
Pictured: New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge hits a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays. Photo by Vincent Carchietta via Imagn Images.

We're witnessing perhaps the earliest runaway freight train by the MLB MVP odds in recent memory as Aaron Judge is already hovering around -1000 odds to go back-to-back.

πŸ”’ American League MVP odds 2025

Live odds for the 2025 AL MVP Award from our best MLB betting sites.

πŸ€– AI prediction for AL MVP

This is what ChatGPT had to say when we asked it for an AL MVP prediction:

"The race for the American League MVP is shaping up to be a compelling contest, with several standout players making strong cases.

Aaron Judge (New York Yankees): Judge is off to a historic start, leading the league in multiple offensive categories. His combination of power and consistency keeps him at the forefront of the MVP conversation. His performance has been instrumental in the Yankees' strong season.

Bobby Witt Jr. (Kansas City Royals): Witt is a dynamic force, contributing significantly both offensively and defensively. His 2024 performance, which included a 30-30 season and a Gold Glove, positions him as a strong MVP candidate.

While Judge's consistent excellence makes him a formidable candidate, Witt's all-around contributions and potential for further growth give him a slight edge. If Witt continues his trajectory and the Royals remain competitive, he could secure the 2025 AL MVP award."

πŸ”’ National League MVP odds 2025

Live odds for the 2025 NL MVP from our best sports betting apps.

πŸ€– AI prediction for NL MVP

This is what ChatGPT had to say when we asked it for an NL MVP prediction:

"The National League MVP race is shaping up to be highly competitive, with several standout players making strong cases.

After an extraordinary 2024 season where he led the Dodgers to a World Series title without pitching, Ohtani is set to return to the mound in May. His dual-threat capabilities as both a hitter and pitcher make him a formidable MVP candidate.

While several players are making strong cases for the 2025 NL MVP, Shohei Ohtani's unique combination of elite hitting and pitching skills gives him a slight edge. If he returns to form on the mound and maintains his offensive prowess, he could secure his fourth MVP award."

πŸ—  MLB MVP opening odds

Odds as of March 2025.

American League  Odds National League Odds
Aaron Judge +300 Shohei Ohtani +150
Bobby Witt Jr. +300 Juan Soto +600
Gunnar Henderson +800 Fernando Tatis Jr. +850
Corey Seager +1000 Mookie Betts +1000
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. +1200 Bryce Harper +1400
Yordan Alvarez +1300 Kyle Tucker +1600
Jose Ramirez +1600 Elly De La Cruz +1800
Mike Trout +1600 Francisco Lindor +2000
Julio Rodriguez +1800 Corbin Carroll +3000
Rafael Devers +3000 Ronald Acuna Jr. +3000

πŸ“œ MLB MVP odds history

πŸ† Past AL MVP winners

Year Name Position Preseason odds
2024  Aaron Judge, NYY OF +550
2023 Shohei Ohtani, LAA DH/SP +200
2022 Aaron Judge, NYY OF +2000
2021 Shohei Ohtani, LAA DH/SP +3000
2020 Jose Abreu, CWS 1B OFF
2019 Mike Trout, LAA OF +125
2018 Mookie Betts, BOS OF +2500
2017 Jose Altuve, HOU 2B +1200
2016 Mike Trout, LAA OF +160
2015 Josh Donaldson, TOR 3B +1600

πŸ† Past NL MVP winners

Year Name Position Preseason odds
2024 Shohei Ohtani, LAD DH +900
2023 Ronald Acuna Jr., ATL OF +900
2022 Paul Goldschmidt, STL 1B +6600
2021 Bryce Harper, PHI OF +1700
2020 Freddie Freeman, ATL 1B +2500
2019 Cody Bellinger, LAD OF +3000
2018 Christian Yelich, MIL OF +15000
2017 Giancarlo Stanton, MIA OF +4500
2016 Kris Bryant, CHC 3B/OF +1000
2015 Bryce Harper, WAS OF +2000

❓ MLB MVP FAQs

Who are the MLB MVP favorites?

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers are the favorites by the MLB MVP odds in the AL and NL, respectively.

Who won the MLB MVP Awards last year?

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani won his third MVP award and first in the National League during 2024.

In the American League, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge won for the second time.

When will the MLB MVP Awards be decided?

The winners of the 2024 MLB MVP Awards were announced on Thursday, Nov. 21.

Who has won the most MVP awards?

Barry Bonds' seven career MVP awards are the most in MLB history. No one else has won more than three, with 10 players tied at that number.

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