2025 MLB American League MVP Betting Odds
It’s never too early to look at MLB AL MVP betting odds, as you can still find solid value on this market.
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This year, the heavy favorite is Aaron Judge, who is looking to win his second consecutive AL MVP and third in the last four years.
But there are other intriguing candidates, such as Bobby Witt Jr and Jose Ramirez, each of whom carry their teams as the lone superstar on the roster.
Who will win the AL MVP? Will anyone beat out Judge? Or will the Yankees slugger continue to dominate this award?
Note: Odds were correct at the time of writing.
How is the Winner Decided?
The American League Most Valuable Player is decided by ballot, with members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America placing their votes right before the beginning of the playoffs.
The decision is based on a weighted points system, where writers are looking at a player’s production and considering their team impact compared to others in the AL.
MLB AL MVP Betting Odds
Here are the favorites to win the American League MVP in 2025.
Aaron Judge – The Runaway Favorite (-160) at DraftKings
Judge is a heavy favorite because he’s hit 58 home runs or more in two of the last three seasons. It also helps that he’s gotten off to a terrific start this year, homering six times in 10 games so far.
This is a hitter who has been worth at least 11 wins above replacement in two of the last three years. It’s clear that we’re looking at a generational bat who is among the most prolific power hitters in MLB history.
The problem is that the price is too expensive at -160 odds. We’re way too early in the season to lay that kind of juice. What if Judge gets injured and misses time? The risk is too high to tie up your bankroll for several months on a hefty price.
Bobby Witt Jr. – The Emerging Contender (+600) at FanDuel
Witt Jr. is an emerging superstar coming off a huge year where he put up .332 batting average with 32 home runs and 31 stolen bases. This is a shortstop who was worth 10.4 wins above replacement last season.
One factor working in Witt Jr’s favor is that the Royals are dependent on him to make the playoffs. They need Witt to carry the offense, which is unlike Judge, who plays in a much deeper Yankees lineup.
We’re getting a reasonable price at +600 odds at FanDuel, especially when you consider that Witt is a 10+ WAR player. If the Royals exceed expectations – perhaps win the AL Central over the Guardians, Twins, or Tigers – Witt Jr. could be in play for this award.
Gunnar Henderson – The Dark Horse (+2500) at Caesars
Henderson had a breakout season in 2024, putting up a .281 batting average with 37 homers and 21 steals. The Orioles infielder was worth 8.0 WAR, which ranked 5th in MLB, making him a viable sleeper for AL MVP this year.
The issue with Henderson is that he missed the first week of the season with an intercoastal strain. While it wasn’t serious, this is the type of injury that could linger and have an effect on production.
While the +2500 odds are enticing, there are other hitters available at better prices, each of whom you can argue has a similar probability of winning this award.
Jose Ramirez – Sleeper (+2500) at BetMGM
Ramirez was phenomenal for the Guardians last year, posting a .279 batting average with 39 home runs and 41 stolen bases. Despite entering his age-32 season, Ramirez remains an offensive force that can carry the Guardians to another postseason berth.
The Guardians’ third baseman has shown no signs of decline so far, with four homers in only eight games so far. If Cleveland can get back to the playoffs, and Ramirez can repeat last season, there’s a chance that he can win MVP.
At +2500 odds, the price is long enough to be worth a sprinkle, especially when you consider how much the Guardians depend on Ramirez to be the main producer for their offense.
The Longshots
The longshots for AL MVP include a 40-40 threat in Julio Rodriguez along with potential breakouts such as Corey Seager, Mike Trout, and Vladimir Guerrero. Below are their betting odds, courtesy of DraftKings.
| Player | Team | Betting Odds |
| Julio Rodriguez | Seattle Mariners | +2200 |
| Corey Seager | Texas Rangers | +5000 |
| Mike Trout | Los Angeles Angels | +5000 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | Toronto Blue Jays | +7000 |
MLB AL MVP Previous Winners
AL MVP has recently been dominated by Judge, who has won two of the last three awards.
| Year | Player | Team |
| 2024 | Aaron Judge | New York Yankees |
| 2023 | Shohei Ohtani | Los Angeles Angels |
| 2022 | Aaron Judge | New York Yankees |
| 2021 | Shohei Ohtani | Los Angeles Angels |
| 2020 | Jose Abreu | Chicago White Sox |
| 2019 | Mike Trout | Los Angeles Angels |
| 2018 | Mookie Betts | Boston Red Sox |
| 2017 | Jose Altuve | Houston Astros |
| 2016 | Mike Trout | Los Angeles Angels |
| 2015 | Josh Donaldson | Toronto Blue Jays |
How to Bet On The MLB AL MVP
To bet on the MLB AL MVP, here’s what you do:
- Choose your preferred sportsbook.
- Log into your account.
- Choose the MLB Odds tab on the menu.
- Select “Futures” in the drop-down menu.
- Click MLB AL MVP.
- Tap your pick to add it to your bet slip.
- Place your wager.
