World Series MVP 2024 odds: Shohei Ohtani edges out Aaron Judge for bookies favorite, but who are the other major punts?
After much anticipation, MLB fans will finally be able to see a World Series showdown between Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. Arguably the best players in baseball right now, many believed that the pair were destined to face off for the title this year as both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees have long been considered favorites for the championship.
Now, after the long grind of the regular season, and some hard-fought battles throughout the postseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees will vy for the World Series crown. But with many certified superstars on the roster, which player will add the prestigious World Series MVP?
Shohei Ohtani is the current betting favorite to win the World Series MVP
According to the popular sports betting website DraftKings, Shohei Ohtani is the favorite to win the MVP Award. The Japanese sensation is coming off a historic season for the Los Angeles Dodgers, becoming the first player in MLB history to record a 50 home run and 50 stolen base season, finishing with 54 and 59 respectively. He currently sits at +200 to win the award.
Of course, if Shohei Ohtani wins the award, it will likely require the Los Angeles Dodgers to be crowned as the champions. If this is not the case, DraftKings views Aaron Judge as the player with the next best odds to claim the individual accolade.
Although Judge has not exactly been tearing the cover off the ball throughout the postseason, there is a chance that he can go yard every time he is at the plate. For those looking to bet on Judge as the MVP, he currently has +400 odds on the website.
Juan Soto, Mookie Betts, and Giancarlo Stanton hold the next-best odds to win the award
Although Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge are considered the favorites to win the awards for their respective teams, their teammates are not far behind. Juan Soto sits with the 3rd highest odds with +500, Giancarlo Stanton sits at 4th with +800, and Mookie Betts 5th with +900 odds.
For those looking to place a wager with a sizable payout, Stanton might be an intriguing name to keep an eye on. The hulking slugger has been a force at the plate throughout the postseason, leading the playoffs with five home runs. He was also named the ALCS MVP.