MLB MVP 2022 odds update: Paul Goldschmidt remains betting favorite in NL, Rafael Devers among AL sleepers

Jovan Alford

MLB MVP 2022 odds update: Paul Goldschmidt remains betting favorite in NL, Rafael Devers among AL sleepers image

Paul Goldschmidt (L), Rafael Devers (R)

With the MLB All-Star break on the horizon, it’s a good time to look at where the betting odds stand for the MVP races in both the National and American League.

As Aaron Judge continues his ridiculous season for the Yankees, it's no surprise he’s still the favorite in the American League. Meanwhile, the National League MVP race is not easy to call, as Paul Goldschmidt is a front runner. However, Pete Alonso and Manny Machado are both making strong pushes to be in the conversation.

Below, we’ll break down the latest odds for both AL and NL MVP favorites before discussing some of our favorite sleepers. Remember, futures bets are all about value, so even if you've already put some money down, you can always add to your portfolio.

2022 AL MVP Favorite

All odds courtesy of Vegas Insider

Aaron Judge, OF, Yankees (-110). Judge continues to be the front runner for the AL MVP race, as the Yankees have been the best team in baseball. The 30-year-old outfielder still leads the majors in home runs (29) to go along with 59 RBIs and a .282 batting average this season.

Judge saw his average dip in June (.257) after hitting over .300 in May (.311), but he still hit 11 home runs. At -110 odds, you can still get some value on Judge, which is better than a couple of weeks ago, when he had -182 odds, per Sports Interaction. Also, we need to keep an eye out for Shohei Ohtani, who has the second-best odds at +260. Ohtani had an excellent month of June, hitting .298 with six home runs and 17 RBIs. He produced a stellar 1.52 ERA, .204 OBA, and 38 strikeouts in 29.2 innings (five starts).

2022 NL MVP Favorite

Paul Goldschmidt, 1B, Cardinals (+100). Goldschmidt is still the odds-on favorite to win the NL MVP for a Cardinals team that is holding one of the three wild card spots. The veteran first baseman is having a career year at the plate, hitting .340 with 19 home runs, 65 RBIs, and a 1.042 OPS.

The last time Goldschmidt hit over .300 was during the pandemic-shortened season (2020). The time before that was in '15 (.321) with the Diamondbacks. Goldschmidt is coming off an impressive June where he slashed .323/.427/.636 with eight home runs and 22 RBIs. Despite Goldschmidt’s success at the plate this season, bettors also need to watch out for Pete Alonso (+500) and Manny Machado (+550). Both have their respective teams playing good baseball this season and are hitting well at the plate.

2022 AL MVP Sleepers

Rafael Devers, 3B, Red Sox (+1600). If the Red Sox win one of the three wild card spots in the American League, Devers' play will have a lot to do with it. The outstanding third baseman has quietly put together a tremendous 2022 season, slashing .327/.383/.579 with 17 home runs and 46 RBIs. Devers is one of the most feared hitters in the league, let alone in the Red Sox’s lineup, as he can hit for average and power.

The last time Devers hit over .300 was in 2019 when he slugged .311 with 32 home runs and 115 RBIs. At +1600 odds, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to throw a bet on Devers, who has stood out as the top hitter on a big-market team that will certainly be making noise down the stretch.

More AL MVP sleepers to consider: Mike Trout, OF, Angels (+800); Yordan Alvarez, DH/OF, Astros (+800); Jose Ramirez, 3B, Guardians (+2500)

2022 NL MVP Sleepers

Trea Turner, SS, Dodgers (+1400). Turner could be a sneaky, dark-horse candidate to win NL MVP this season. The speedy shortstop is slashing .311/.359/.491 with 11 home runs and 59 RBIs. He’s also been a factor on the bases with 16 steals in 18 attempts.

Turner’s ability to not only hit for average but also steal bases will help his case in the MVP convo. The top-three favorites (Goldschmidt, Alonso, and Machado) don't add much value with their leagues, so if they're slumping at the plate, they can only help their teams so much. If the Dodgers can win the NL West and finish with a top-two record in the majors, Turner will get some buzz.

More NL MVP sleepers to consider: Mookie Betts, OF, Dodgers (+1200); Freddie Freeman, 1B, Dodgers (+1400)

2022 AL MVP Long shots

Byron Buxton, OF, Twins (+8000). If baseball fans haven’t been paying attention to the Twins this season, they are missing out. Minnesota is in first place in the AL Central with a 3.5-game lead over the Guardians. One big reason for the Twins’ success this season is Buxton's play.

The star outfielder has stayed healthy for most of this season, which has led to Minnesota being competitive. The Twins are 36-26 with Buxton on the field and 10-11 without him this year. Buxton is hitting .226 at the plate with 22 home runs (fifth in the majors) and 40 RBIs. He’s also played 62 games -- his most since 2019 (87 games). If he can stay in good health and Minnesota holds its lead in the division, placing a bet on Buxton to win MVP isn’t a horrible play, especially when you factor in his world-class defense. Granted, you won’t wager your whole bankroll on him, but a hot week can push his odds to +4000 or more.

More AL MVP long shots to consider: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 1B, Blue Jays (+4000); Giancarlo Stanton, OF, Yankees (+10000)

2022 NL MVP Long shots

Nolan Arenado, 3B, Cardinals (+3000). Arenado and Goldschmidt have been a dynamic duo in the middle of the Cardinals’ lineup this season, with Arenado slashing .292/.353/.537 with 17 home runs and 55 RBIs.

He had a down month of May, hitting just .196 with four home runs and 15 RBIs. However, he picked it up last month, hitting .290 with five home runs and 17 RBIs. If he can have another month of hitting close to .300 and St. Louis takes first place in the NL Central, his odds will only improve.

More NL MVP long shots to consider: Ronald Acuna Jr., OF Braves (+3000); Francisco Lindor, SS, Mets (+4000); Dansby Swanson, SS Braves (+4000)

AL MVP 2022 odds

Odds courtesy of Vegas Insider

Player Odds

Aaron Judge, Yankees

-110

Shohei Ohtani, Angels

+260

Mike Trout, Angels

+800

Yordan Alvarez, Astros

+800

Rafael Devers, Red Sox

+1600

Jose Ramirez, Guardians

+2500

Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., Blue Jays

+4000

Byron Buxton, Twins

+8000

Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees

+10000

Kyle Tucker, Astros

+12500

Jose Altuve, Astros

+12500

George Springer, Blue Jays

+12500

Tim Anderson, White Sox

+12500

Bo Bichette, Blue Jays

+12500

Xander Bogaerts, Red Sox

+12500

Ty France, Mariners

+12500

Anthony Rizzo, Yankees

+12500

Luis Robert, White Sox

+15000

Wander Franco, Rays

+15000

Corey Seager, Rangers

+20000

Jose Abreu, White Sox

+20000

J.D. Martinez, Red Sox

+20000

Carlos Correa, Twins

+20000

Trevor Story, Red Sox

+20000

Taylor Ward, Angels

+20000

Randy Arozarena, Rays

+20000

Gerrit Cole, Yankees

+25000

Alex Bregman, Astros

+25000

Salvador Perez, Royals

+25000

Julio Rodriguez, Mariners

+25000

Jorge Polanco, Twins

+25000

Matt Chapman, Blue Jays

+50000

Javier Baez, Twins

+50000

Teoscar Hernandez, Blue Jays

+50000

Jesse Winker, Mariners

+50000

Cedric Mullins, Orioles

+50000

Whit Merrifield, Royals

+50000

Brandon Lowe, Rays

+50000

Austin Meadows, Tigers

+50000

Marcus Semien, Rangers

+50000

Mitch Haniger, Mariners

+50000

Joey Gallo, Yankees

+50000

Eloy Jimenez, White Sox

+50000

Yoan Moncada, White Sox

+50000

Franmil Reyes, Guardians

+50000

Jeimer Candelario, Tigers

+50000

Josh Donaldson, Yankees

+50000

Max Kepler, Twins

+50000

Michael Brantley, Astros

+50000

Trey Mancini, Orioles

+50000

Gleybar Torres, Yankees

+50000

Yasmani Grandal, White Sox

+50000

Ryan Mountcastle, Orioles

+50000

Bobby Witt, Jr., Royals

+50000

D.J. LeMahieu, Yankees

+50000

Adolis Garcia, Rangers

+50000

Yuli Gurriel, Astros

+50000

Eugenio Suarez, Mariners

+50000

NL MVP 2022 odds

Player Odds

Paul Goldschmidt, Cardinals

+100

Pete Alonso, Mets

+500

Manny Machado, Padres

+550

Mookie Betts, Dodgers

+1200

Trea Turner, Dodgers

+1400

Freddie Freeman, Dodgers

+2500

Ronald Acuna, Jr., Braves

+3000

Nolan Arenado, Cardinals

+3000

Francisco Lindor, Mets

+4000

Dansby Swanson, Braves

+4000

Juan Soto, Nationals

+5000

Austin Riley, Braves

+6600

C.J. Cron, Rockies

+8000

Bryce Harper, Phillies

+8000

Matt Olson, Braves

+10000

Willy Adames, Brewers

+10000

Jazz Chisholm, Marlins

+10000

Jeff McNeil, Mets

+10000

Rhys Hoskins, Phillies

+12500

Christian Yelich, Brewers

+12500

Corbin Burnes, Brewers

+12500

Bryan Reynolds, Pirates

+15000

Jake Cronenworth, Padres

+15000

Kris Bryant, Rockies

+15000

Dylan Carlson, Cardinals

+15000

Kyle Schwarber, Phillies

+15000

Fernando Tatis, Jr., Padres

+15000

Justin Turner, Dodgers

+15000

Brandon Belt, Giants

+15000

Max Muncy, Dodgers

+15000

Brandon Crawford, Giants

+15000

Walker Buehler, Dodgers

+15000

Marcell Ozuna, Braves

+15000

Ketel Marte, Diamondbacks

+15000

Trent Grisham, Padres

+15000

Rowdy Tellez, Brewers

+15000

Nelson Cruz, Nationals

+15000

Tyler O'Neill, Cardinals

+15000

Starling Marte, Mets

+15000

Nick Castellanos, Phillies

+15000

J.T. Realmuto, Phillies

+15000

Cody Bellinger, Dodgers

+15000

Josh Bell, Nationals

+15000

Jacob deGrom, Mets

+20000

Ke'Bryan Hayes, Pirates

+20000

Frank Schwindel, Cubs

+20000

Max Scherzer, Mets

+20000

Ryan McMahon, Rockies

+20000

Willson Contreras, Cubs

+20000

Eric Hosmer, Padres

+20000

Jonathan India, Reds

+25000

Joey Votto, Reds

+25000

Jean Segura, Phillies

+30000

Avisail Garcia, Marlins

+30000

Charlie Blackmon, Rockies

+30000

Mike Moustakas, Reds

+50000

Paul DeJong, Cardinals

+50000

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Jovan Alford is a content producer for The Sporting News. He joined TSN in 2022 after working at DraftKings Nation as a staff writer. Jovan is an avid Philadelphia sports fan, which comes with its own set of joys but heartbreak at the same time. Jovan is also Philadelphia born and raised and went to school at La Salle University, where he graduated in 2014.