We’re just one month in to the 2023 baseball season, but it’s never too early to take a look at where MLB futures odds are after the early going. Not much has changed so far in the odds for baseball’s most prestigious award. The American League MVP odds still favor Shohei Ohtani, with his Los Angels teammate Mike Trout listed second.
Ohtani’s stardom as a pitcher and hitter made him one of the largest favorites ever heading into 2023, but there might be value on other places. OddsShopper’s market-based betting model examines the sharpest MLB odds makers to identify the best odds and right bet sizing in every market. That includes MLB futures, in addition to moneylines, run lines and totals. Grab a 7-day trial to OddsShopper Premium to give it a try.
American League MVP Odds: Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout Early Favorites
Per DraftKings
Shohei Ohtani -105
Mike Trout +550
Aaron Judge +1100
Adley Rutschman +1100
Vladimer Guerrero Jr. +1200
Yordan Alvarez +1700
Wander Franco +1900
Julio Rodriguez +1200
Jose Ramirez +1200
Los Angeles Angels fans should be pretty excited. The team is still looking to improve in the standings and to meet expectations from last year when they disappointed. However, they don’t lack any start power to root for. Shohei Ohtani (-105) is the obvious attraction and betting favorite to take home the American League MVP award. But Mike Trout (+550) is second, and nobody else is close.
Aaron Judge (+1100) was the closest competition for the Angels’ duo but he has recently gone down with an injury that might keep him sidelines for a several games. That, and a slow start by Judge’s standards has the Yankees neck-and-neck with Oriole’s sensation Adley Rutschman (+1100).
There’s a long way to go, but bettors should stay up to date with the latest news to find the best prices on the AL Rookie of the Year odds and other MLB betting markets. OddsShopper identifies the best futures bets when they come up, and users can also find expert analysis and the best bets in every major sport.
