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Author: Anthony Vlahovic
Last Updated: 19 May, 2025
With the regular season officially entering the backend of May, we'll keep MLB bettors informed on all changes regarding MVP odds from now until the end of the 2025 season. Following an exciting battle last season in both leagues, fans and bettors can expect another thrilling race as players around the league attempt to unseat Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani from their thrones.
To stay up to date on the regular season MVP odds for next season, check out our consistently updated odds board, which features prices from all of the top sports betting apps, including Caesars Sportsbook.
Player | Opening odds | Current best odds |
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Aaron Judge | +330 | -2500 (DraftKings) |
Bobby Witt Jr. | +500 | +1500 (FanDuel) |
Alex Bregman | +6600 | +6000 (FanDuel) |
Gunnar Henderson | +750 | +9000 (FanDuel) |
Cal Raleigh | +10,000 | +9000 (FanDuel) |
Jose Ramirez | +1300 | +9000 (Bet365*) |
Wyatt Langford | +5000 | +11,000 (FanDuel) |
Spencer Torkelson | +25,000 | +11,000 (FanDuel) |
Tyler Soderstrom | N/A | +11,000 (FanDuel) |
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | +1700 | +12,000 (FanDuel) |
Julio Rodriguez | +4500 | +12,000 (FanDuel) |
Jorge Polanco | N/A | +9000 (FanDuel) |
Tarik Skubal | +10,000 | +12,000 (FanDuel) |
Odds on May 19, 2025
* = the same odds are offered by multiple sportsbooks.
Player | DraftKings | FanDuel | Bet365 | Caesars |
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Aaron Judge | -2500 | -3000 | -3000 | -2500 |
Bobby Witt Jr. | +1300 | +1500 | +1400 | +1200 |
Alex Bregman | +5000 | +6000 | +5000 | +5000 |
Gunnar Henderson | +7500 | +9000 | +8000 | +7500 |
Cal Raleigh | +7500 | +9000 | +8000 | +8000 |
Jose Ramirez | +9000 | +9000 | +9000 | +9000 |
Spencer Torkelson | +9000 | +11,000 | +10,000 | +9000 |
Wyatt Langford | +9000 | +11,000 | +10,000 | +8500 |
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | +10,000 | +12,000 | +10,000 | +10,000 |
Julio Rodriguez | +10,000 | +12,000 | +10,000 | +8500 |
*Odds as of May 19, 2025
Aaron Judge (NY Yankees): Coming off a season in which he secured his second MVP award, Aaron Judge returns this season looking to offset his struggles in the World Series. Judge has proven he can lead the Yankees during the regular season, and he will have even more pressure on him this season with Juan Soto no longer on the team. Health remains of the utmost importance for the Yankees captain, as he's won two MVPs and hit 52+ home runs in the three seasons he's played at least 155 games. During his MVP last season in 2024, Judge got off to a slow start, but that has not been the case in 2025 as he is hitting .401 with a 1.242 OPS and 15 home runs.
Bobby Witt Jr. (KC Royals): In three MLB seasons, Bobby Witt has finished 7th or higher in MVP voting in two of them, as he finished second behind Judge last year. The Royals' young superstar may just be scratching the surface of his potential, and if that's the case, the league could be in trouble, as Witt hit .332 with 32 home runs and 31 stolen bases last season. To start the 2025 season, Witt Jr. boasts a .880 OPS with a 139 wRC+.
Alex Bregman (BOS Red Sox): Bregman was one of the last big free agent names off the market, and he has proven to be an excellent decision for the Red Sox. Since taking over as the Red Sox third baseman, Bregman is hitting .303 with a .951 OPS, 163 wRC+, and 11 home runs.
Player | Opening Odds | Current Best Odds |
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Shohei Ohtani | +200 | +110 (DraftKings) |
Corbin Carroll | +2200 | +800 (DraftKings) |
Fernando Tatis Jr. | +750 | +440 (FanDuel) |
Kyle Tucker | +1000 | +1200 (FanDuel) |
Pete Alonso | +5000 | +1200 (FanDuel) |
Francisco Lindor | +1600 | +3000 (Caesars) |
Juan Soto | +550 | +2500 (FanDuel) |
Pete Crow-Armstrong | +20,000 | +1300 (DraftKings) |
Freddie Freeman | +3500 | +2500 (Bet365*) |
Jackson Merrill | +3500 | +4000 (DraftKings) |
Kyle Schwarber | +15,000 | +8000 (FanDuel) |
Mookie Betts | +1200 | +8000 (Caesars*) |
Bryce Harper | +1400 | +8000 (FanDuel) |
Elly De La Cruz | +2000 | +8000 (FanDuel) |
Austin Riley | +5000 | +8500 (Caesars) |
Odds on May 19, 2025
* = the same odds are offered by multiple sportsbooks.
Player | DraftKings | FanDuel | Bet365 | Caesars |
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Shohei Ohtani | +110 | +105 | +105 | -110 |
Fernando Tatis Jr. | +400 | +440 | +425 | +400 |
Corbin Carroll | +800 | +700 | +700 | +600 |
Kyle Tucker | +900 | +1200 | +1000 | +700 |
Pete Alonso | +1100 | +1200 | +1100 | +1000 |
Pete Crow-Armstrong | +1300 | +1200 | +1200 | +1000 |
Juan Soto | +1700 | +2500 | +2200 | +1800 |
Francisco Lindor | +2500 | +2500 | +2500 | +3000 |
Freddie Freeman | +2500 | +2500 | +2500 | +1200 |
Jackson Merrill | +3000 | +4000 | +3500 | +2200 |
Odds as of May 19, 2025
Shohei Ohtani (LA Dodgers): Taking away the MVP award from Shohei Ohtani is going to be a challenge for any NL player for the foreseeable future. In his first season with the Dodgers, Ohtani became the first-ever player to join the 50-50 club, and to make matters even better for his chances this season, he is expected to start pitching again at some point in the year. Unsurprisingly, Ohtani has started the 2025 season strong at the dish with a .313 batting average, 16 home runs, and 190 wRC+.
Fernando Tatis Jr. (SD Padres): Tatis Jr. was on the fast track to being the face of baseball, and while that was derailed, he produced a great season in 2024. In 102 games, Tatis Jr. hit .276 with a .833 OPS and 21 home runs. If he can stay healthy this season, those numbers should certainly spike in 2025, especially if he can tap into the player he was during the playoffs. Well, so far, the player we saw in the postseason in 2024 has carried over into this season as he is hitting .304 with a .936 OPS and 160 wRC+.
Corbin Carroll (ARI Diamondbacks): Injuries derailed Carroll's second season in the Big Leagues, which caused a mass decline in his production from his Rookie of the Year season. Now that he is back and healthy, his production is back, and he's looking like the MVP candidate many expected him to be. The Diamondbacks outfielder came out swinging to start the year, and as the season enters late May, he is hitting .279 with a .940 OPS and 155 wRC+.
Season - Player | Team | Opening Odds |
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2024 - Aaron Judge | New York Yankees | +550 |
2023 - Shohei Ohtani | Los Angeles Angels | +220 |
2022 - Aaron Judge | New York Yankees | +2000 |
2021 - Shohei Ohtani | Los Angeles Angels | +3000 |
2020 - Jose Abreu | Chicago White Sox | N/A |
2019 - Mike Trout | Los Angeles Angels | +125 |
2018 - Mookie Betts | Boston Red Sox | +2500 |
2017 - Jose Altuve | Houston Astros | +1200 |
2016 - Mike Trout | Los Angeles Angels | +160 |
2015 - Josh Donaldson | Toronto Blue Jays | +1600 |
Season - Player | Team | Opening Odds |
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2024 - Shohei Ohtani | Los Angeles Dodgers | +1000 |
2023 - Ronald Acuna Jr. | Atlanta Braves | +1000 |
2022 - Paul Goldschmidt | St. Louis Cardinals | +6600 |
2021 - Bryce Harper | Philadelphia Phillies | +1700 |
2020 - Freddie Freeman | Atlanta Braves | +2500 |
2019 - Cody Bellinger | Los Angeles Dodgers | +3000 |
2018 - Christian Yelich | Milwaukee Brewers | +15000 |
2017 - Giancarlo Stanton | Miami Marlins | +4500 |
2016 - Kris Bryant | Chicago Cubs | +1000 |
2015 - Bryce Harper | Washington Nationals | +2000 |
Outside of Barry Bonds, who has seven, no player has won more than three MVPs in their career. Shohei Ohtani does have the chance to surpass three if he wins one more in his career.
The New York Yankees have produced the most MVP winners, with 22 in the franchise's history, including Aaron Judge in 2024.
The last player to win consecutive MVP awards in their respective league was Miguel Cabrera, who won in 2012 and 2013. Shohei Ohtani won consecutive MVPs in 2023 and 2024 but won one in each league.
In the franchise's history, the Kansas City Royals have only had one MVP winner, George Brett. That could change soon, as Bobby Witt Jr. came in second in MVP voting in 2024.