American League MVP Award Odds to Target at Caesars Sportsbook

I knocked it out of the park last baseball betting season labeling Shohei Ohtani my favorite to cash on the American League MVP Award odds for the second time in his MLB career. He did so by way of reeling in all 30 first place votes to cash in as the +220 favorite at Caesars Sportsbook. However, this season, with Ohtani moving to the National League and joining the Dodgers after signing an extraordinary contract, the AL MVP race is wide open. Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Corey Seager, Julio Rodriguez, and Yordan Alvarez are currently the top five favorites to claim the prestigious title. The chalk favorite on The MVP odds has cashed two of the last four seasons when you take the COVID shortened 2020 season out of the equation. With that, here are my favorite, underdog, and longshot selections on the AL MVP odds to be the best player come the conclusion of the 2024 baseball betting season.

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     *Remaining Players all 10-1 or greater

Favorite to Bet: Julio Rodriguez +1000

MLB bettors have had the pleasure of witnessing two fantastic seasons from Julio Rodriguez with the Seattle Mariners. This talented centerfielder has notched two All-Star campaigns under his belt, earning him the AL Rookie of the Year Award and even securing AL MVP votes. While his rookie season was more impactful than last year, J-Rod still managed to finish fourth in the MVP Award voting for the previous season, compared to seventh place in 2022. Had it not been for a rough start to the baseball betting season, he would have undoubtedly had a much stronger chance at claiming the ultimate prize, as he achieved a remarkable 30/30 season by hitting 32 home runs and stealing 37 bases.

Julio Rodriguez’s exceptional performance has established him as a frontrunner for the AL MVP title, making him a popular choice among MLB bettors. The current MVP odds in the American League reflect his strong potential to win this prestigious award. Despite facing formidable competition, J-Rod’s skills and consistent performance have positioned him favorably in the race for the MVP betting odds.

About to enter his age-23 season, the sky’s the limit for the 5-tool player that can swing a big stick, flash some leather, and get after it on the base paths. The Seattle Mariners are considered one of the top ten contenders for the World Series title (+2800) and are expected to compete fiercely in the AL West division race (+280), alongside their rivals, the Astros and defending champions, the Rangers. Consequently, Rodriguez will be closely observed by many. If he manages to join the exclusive 40/40 club, he will undoubtedly be recognized as one of the favorites for additional accolades.

Underdog to Bet: Adolis Garcia +6000

Last season, the talented outfielder smashed an impressive 39 home runs, setting a new personal record. Alongside this feat, he also achieved the highest on-base percentage (.328), slugging percentage (.508), and OPS (.836) of his entire professional career. These remarkable statistics played a key role in leading the Texas Rangers to their historic first-ever World Series victory. According to Razzball, Adolis Garcia dominated the league in various categories, including power, home runs per fly ball, home runs per plate appearance, exit velocity, launch angle, barrel percentage, and hard contact. The performance earned him a well-deserved 14th place finish in the AL MVP voting, as well as his first Gold Glove award and second All-Star game appearance.

His AL MVP betting odds have shortened up with his return on investment going from 80-1 to 60-1. Despite this adjustment, I believe there to still be value in the current offering at Caesars. It’s still a solid return on investment for an offensive player I consider to be one of the top-25 in the league. He plays on a stacked team that is determined to defend their title. Adolis possesses the power of Yordan Alvarez, but he also has more speed and endurance. In the previous season, he demonstrated an improved batting eye by taking a career-high 65 walks. If he can reduce his strikeouts (175) for a third consecutive season and increase his career .244 batting average by 30 or more points, there will be no stopping him from soaring to the top of the AL MVP odds.

Longshot to Bet: Isaac Paredes +15000

Last season’s underdog had no chance of making a profit after Eloy Jimenez struggled with injuries throughout the year, limiting him to only 120 games. That’s why I’m focusing on a potential breakout player who can stay healthy and give us a real chance at winning big on the AL MVP futures odds. Enter Isaac Paredes of the Tampa Bay Rays, who had a standout season, playing in 143 games and recording a career-high 492 at-bats. As a right-handed power hitter, he crushed 31 home runs and drove in 98 runs.

Even more impressive was his exceptional plate discipline, with a walk rate of 10.2 percent and a strikeout rate of just over 18 percent. Paredes demonstrated incredible selectivity at the plate, ranking in the top 50 for lowest swing percentage and top 30 for highest contact percentage. At only 24 years old, his ability to make solid contact and show such discipline was truly remarkable. He’s a natural hitter with raw power, making him an enticing option for fantasy baseball players lucky enough to pluck a hidden gem off the waiver wire should he not find his way onto a roster in the draft.

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