The MLB playoffs are currently in the divisional series phase, but odds for the World Series MVP are already being released.
Fernando Tatis Jr. of the Padres has emerged as the frontrunner to win the World Series MVP at Bet365 Sportsbook, with odds of +800. He is closely followed by Aaron Judge at 11/1 and Juan Soto at 12/1. Despite Judge’s recent playoff struggles, oddsmakers remain optimistic he can recover if the Yankees reach the World Series.
Tatis has been on fire, hitting another home run against the Dodgers and helping his team secure a 2-1 lead in their best-of-five series. Meanwhile, Judge holds onto his position as the second favorite for World Series MVP despite challenges in his postseason performance.
San Diego is currently the favorite to win the World Series, as they aim to secure an NLCS berth for the second time in three years. For bettors interested in the Mets, Francisco Lindor stands out as the clear favorite with odds of 14/1, while Pete Alonso trails behind at 30/1.
The 2024 World Series MVP odds include:
– Fernando Tatis Jr. +800
– Aaron Judge 11/1
– Juan Soto 12/1
– Francisco Lindor 14/1
– Manny Machado 16/1
– Shohei Ohtani 20/1
– Jackson Merrill 20/1
– Bobby Witt Jr. 22/1
– Bryce Harper 22/1
– Jose Ramirez 22/1
– Pete Alonso 30/1
– Tarik Skubal 33/1
– Giancarlo Stanton 33/1
These odds are provided by Bet365, though they cannot be wagered on in New York due to regulatory restrictions.
Historically, the winner of the MVP award can be unpredictable, with players like Corey Seager achieving the honor in 2023 and 2020. Others such as Jeremy Pena and Jorge Soler have also won in recent years. The last pitcher to receive the award was Stephen Strasburg in 2019.
As the NLCS progresses, it may be wise to back the player who performs the best entering the final stages of the playoffs.