2023 MLB MVP Odds Tracker
- See each contender’s odds of winning the 2023 AL and NL MVP awards
- Shohei Ohtani (AL) and Ronald Acuna (NL) are both massive betting favorites in the 2023 MLB MVP odds as of late September
- The graphs below track the changes in the NL MVP odds & AL MVP odds over the course of the season
This page tracks the odds to win the 2023 AL and NL MVP awards, averaging the odds from online sportsbooks in the United States and Canada. The opening odds favor 2021 American League MVP Shohei Ohtani and 2021 NL-runner up Juan Soto.
Use the anchors below to jump to the American League MVP odds or National League MVP odds.
2023 AL MVP Odds
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American League MVP Favorites
| Player (Team) | Odds |
|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani (LAA) | -20000 |
| Corey Seager (TEX) | +2200 |
| Julio Rodriguez (SEA) | +5000 |
| Bobby Witt Jr (KC) | +20000 |
| Marcus Semien (TEX) | +20000 |
Odds from FanDuel Sportsbook on Sep. 19, 2023.
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AL MVP Race Timeline
- Aug. 28: Despite Ohtani’s elbow injury – which has ended his season as a pitcher – the Angels’ two-way superstar remains an insurmountable favorite.
- June 14: Ohtani has shortened to -239 while Judge has faded to +970. Third-favorite Alvarez is now way back at +240 in the AL MVP odds.
- Apr. 17: Ohtani’s AL MVP odds have improved in the first six weeks of the season. The 2021 MVP is as short as +120 at DraftKings, with reigning-winner Aaron Judge still second but at a distant +700.
- Feb. 23: Shohei Ohtani is a short +200 favorite in the opening AL MVP odds, with 2022-winner Aaron Judge second at +450.
2023 NL MVP Odds
National League MVP Favorites
| Player (Team) | Odds |
|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr (ATL) | -600 |
| Mookie Betts (LAD) | +300 |
| Matt Olson (ATL) | +9000 |
| Freddie Freeman (LAD) | +11000 |
| Bryce Harper (PHI) | +20000 |
| Cody Bellinger (CHC) | +20000 |
| Luis Arraez (MIA) | +20000 |
Odds as of Sep. 19, 2023, at DraftKings Sportsbook.
NL MVP Race Timeline
- Sep. 5: It only took a week for Acuna (-205) to take back the top spot in the NL MVP odds from Betts (+139).
- Aug. 28: Betts (-124) has taken over as the slight NL MVP favorite, narrowly ahead of Acuna (+112) who had been the favorite in the NL MVP odds for the past several months.
- June 14: Acuna has become the odds-on favorite at -108 on average with Freeman (+462) entrenched as second-favorite and Betts (+1060) rounding out the top-three in the NL MVP odds as of mid-June.
- Apr. 17: Braves star Ronald Acuna has started fast and sits atop the 2023 NL MVP odds across sportsbooks, with Pete Alonso, Mookie Betts, or Trea Turner listed as second favorites depending on the site.
- Feb. 23: Juan Soto (+540) has opened as the 2023 NL MVP favorite, followed by Mookie Betts (+810) and reigning-winner Paul Goldschmidt (+960).
MLB MVP Winners by Position
AL MVP Winners by Position
| Position | Number of MVP Winners |
|---|---|
| Outfield | 33 |
| First Base | 16 |
| Pitcher | 13 |
| Shortstop | 9 |
| Catcher | 8 |
| Third Base | 8 |
| Second Base | 5 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
NL MVP Winners by Position
| Position | Number of MVP Winners |
|---|---|
| Outfield | 35 |
| First Base | 16 |
| Pitcher | 10 |
| Third Base | 10 |
| Catcher | 8 |
| Shortstop | 7 |
| Second Base | 6 |
MLB MVP Winners by Team
AL MVP Winners by Team
| Team | Number of MVP Winners |
|---|---|
| New York Yankees | 21 |
| Detroit Tigers | 11 |
| Oakland A’s | 11 |
| Boston Red Sox | 11 |
| Texas Rangers | 6 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 5 |
| Chicago White Sox | 5 |
| Minnesota Twins | 5 |
| Los Angeles Angels | 5 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 3 |
| Cleveland Indians | 2 |
| Seattle Mariners | 2 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 2 |
| Kansas City Royals | 1 |
| Houston Astros | 1 |
NL MVP Winners by Team
| Team | Number of MVP Winners |
|---|---|
| St. Louis Cardinals | 18 |
| San Francisco Giants | 13 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 12 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 11 |
| Chicago Cubs | 9 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 8 |
| Atlanta Braves | 7 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 7 |
| Colorado Rockies | 1 |
| San Diego Padres | 1 |
| Houston Astros | 1 |
| Miami Marlins | 1 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 2 |
| Washington Nationals | 1 |
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