MLB MVP Odds & Favorites 2026: Ohtani Favored to Win Fifth MVP
The MLB MVP odds for the 2026 season have dropped, and surprise, surprise, Shohei Ohtani is a resounding favorite in the National League, trading at -110 betting odds at a handful of sportsbooks. In the American League, it's your usual suspects as well, with Aaron Judge (+300) and Bobby Witt Jr. (+500) leading the way.
🔢 American League MVP odds 2026
Live 2026 AL MVP Award odds from our best MLB betting sites
🔢 National League MVP odds 2026
Live 2026 NL MVP odds from our best sports betting apps
🗠 MLB MVP opening odds
Odds as of November 2025.
| American League | Odds | National League | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | +300 | Shohei Ohtani | -110 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | +500 | Juan Soto | +800 |
| Cal Raleigh | +750 | Ronald Acuña Jr. | +1200 |
| Nick Kurtz | +900 | Fernando Tatis Jr. | +1200 |
| Julio Rodríguez | +1000 | Francisco Lindor | +1500 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | +1200 | Corbin Carroll | +1500 |
| José Ramírez | +1300 | Elly De La Cruz | +1700 |
| Yordan Alvarez | +1500 | Manny Machado | +2000 |
| Gunnar Henderson | +1600 | Ketel Marte | +2200 |
| Junior Caminero | +1700 | Rafael Devers | +2500 |
📜 MLB MVP odds history
🏆 Past AL MVP winners
| Year | Name | Position | Preseason odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Aaron Judge, NYY | OF | +400 |
| 2024 | Aaron Judge, NYY | OF | +550 |
| 2023 | Shohei Ohtani, LAA | DH/SP | +200 |
| 2022 | Aaron Judge, NYY | OF | +2000 |
| 2021 | Shohei Ohtani, LAA | DH/SP | +3000 |
| 2020 | Jose Abreu, CWS | 1B | OFF |
| 2019 | Mike Trout, LAA | OF | +125 |
| 2018 | Mookie Betts, BOS | OF | +2500 |
| 2017 | Jose Altuve, HOU | 2B | +1200 |
| 2016 | Mike Trout, LAA | OF | +160 |
| 2015 | Josh Donaldson, TOR | 3B | +1600 |
🏆 Past NL MVP winners
| Year | Name | Position | Preseason odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Shohei Ohtani, LAD | DH | +350 |
| 2024 | Shohei Ohtani, LAD | DH | +900 |
| 2023 | Ronald Acuna Jr., ATL | OF | +900 |
| 2022 | Paul Goldschmidt, STL | 1B | +6600 |
| 2021 | Bryce Harper, PHI | OF | +1700 |
| 2020 | Freddie Freeman, ATL | 1B | +2500 |
| 2019 | Cody Bellinger, LAD | OF | +3000 |
| 2018 | Christian Yelich, MIL | OF | +15000 |
| 2017 | Giancarlo Stanton, MIA | OF | +4500 |
| 2016 | Kris Bryant, CHC | 3B/OF | +1000 |
| 2015 | Bryce Harper, WAS | OF | +2000 |
❓ MLB MVP FAQs
Who are the MLB MVP favorites?
Aaron Judge leads the AL while getting +300 betting odds, while Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers is already running away from everyone in the NL at -110 odds.
Who won the MLB MVP awards last year?
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani won his third MVP award and second in the National League during 2024.
In the American League, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge won for the third time.
When will the MLB MVP awards be decided?
Last year's MLB MVP Awards were announced on Thursday, Nov. 13, so we can expect a similar timeline this season.
Who has won the most MVP awards?
Barry Bonds' seven career MVP awards are the most in MLB history. No one else has won more than three, with 10 players tied at that number.
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