2025 MLB National League MVP Betting Odds

It’s a good idea to keep track of MLB NL MVP betting odds because you can always find a good price based on what’s currently happening in the season.

This year, Shohei Ohtani is still the frontrunner, looking to win his second straight NL MVP and third in a row overall.

It will be interesting to see if other players can supplant Ohtani, such as Kyle Tucker, who is off to a terrific start in his season debut with the Cubs.

Will Ohtani win the NL MVP once again? Or can a newcomer emerge to take home this award?

Note: Odds were correct at the time of writing.

How is the Winner Decided?

The National League Most Valuable Player is determined by a vote by members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, which takes place right after the end of the regular season.

NL MVP is decided through a weighted points system, based on factors such as player production and overall team impact.

MLB NL MVP Betting Odds

Here are the top contenders to win the National League MVP this year.

Shohei Ohtani – The Frontrunner (+125) at FanDuel

Ohtani remains the frontrunner in the NL because not only is he coming off a historic 50+ home run, 50+ stolen base season, but he’s going to eventually return to the mound this year. This makes him even more valuable.

The one factor that could work against Ohtani’s favor here is voter fatigue. This is a player who has won MVP in three of the last five years, with injury as the only way to stop him.

When you consider this risk, it makes the current +125 price a clear avoid. You don’t want to be laying +125 so early in the season when any injury can ruin your chances. The best move would be to look elsewhere to find value.

Juan Soto – The Established Contender (+950) at FanDuel

Soto is always in play for MVP since he’s a hitter with elite plate discipline and 40+ home run power. The former Yankee is coming off one of the best seasons where he hit .288 with 41 homers, which was good for 8.1 WAR.

However, Soto is in the first year of a lucrative contract with the Mets. As he adjusts to the National League, it feels less likely that he’ll contend for NL MVP against the likes of Ohtani.

We’ve seen other players struggle in their first season in switching leagues, such as Francisco Lindor.

With that in mind, the current price of +950 odds on Soto feels a bit rich.

Fernando Tatis Jr. – The Big Hitter (+950) at FanDuel

Tatis Jr. has the upside to turn in a 40 home run, 40 stolen base season. Let’s remember that this is a hitter who put up 42 homers and 25 steals as a 22-year-old back in 2021. Now fully healthy and in top form, Tatis looks poised for a huge year.

The Padres’ outfielder has gotten off to a terrific start, with the biggest key being his speed. Tatis has already stolen five bases in only 11 games. That’s almost 50% of his 2024 production, where he swiped 11 bags.

If Tatis can go 40-40 and the Padres contend for the NL West title, there’s a reasonable chance that the dynamic outfielder wins MVP. 

Kyle Tucker – The Dark Horse (+1000) at BetMGM

Tucker would have likely had a career year in 2024 had he not missed significant time with a fractured shin, as he ended up with 23 homers with 11 steals in only 78 games. Now fully healthy, Tucker is making an immediate impact for his new team in the Cubs.

This is an established star in a contract year. We’re seeing the results on the field, where Tucker already has five homers and three steals in only 13 games. The former Astro is already worth 1.2 WAR, which ranks 1st in MLB.

The Cubs are off to a great start. If they can finish with one of the best records in the NL, we could see Tucker win this award.

The Longshots

The longshots for NL MVP are led by Elly De La Cruz, who can hit 30 home runs and steal 70 bases. Don’t sleep on Corbin Carroll, who is back in top form after a disappointing 2024 season. Below are their odds, courtesy of DraftKings.

Player	Team	Betting Odds
Elly De La Cruz	Cincinnati Reds	+1200
Jackson Merrill	San Diego Padres	+2500
Jackson Chourio	Milwaukee Brewers	+4000
Corbin Carroll	Arizona Diamondbacks	+4500

MLB NL MVP Previous Winners

NL MVP has varied from year to year, but now that Ohtani is with the Dodgers, we’re likely to see less parity – at least for the next couple of seasons.

Year	Player	Team
2024	Shohei Ohtani	Los Angeles Dodgers
2023	Ronald Acuna Jr.	Atlanta Braves
2022	Paul Goldschmidt	St. Louis Cardinals
2021	Bryce Harper	Philadelphia Phillies
2020	Freddie Freeman	Atlanta Braves
2019	Cody Bellinger	Los Angeles Dodgers
2018	Christian Yelich	Milwaukee Brewers
2017	Giancarlo Stanton	Miami Marlins
2016	Kris Bryant	Chicago Cubs
2015	Bryce Harper	Philadelphia Phillies

How to Bet On The MLB NL MVP

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2. Sign into your account.
3. Select the MLB Odds tab on the menu.
4. Choose “Futures” in the drop-down menu.
5. Click MLB NL MVP.
6. Add the pick to your bet slip.
7. Place your bet.