NL MVP Race: Can Anyone Catch Paul Goldschmidt in the NL MVP Race?
NL MVP Race: Can Anyone Catch Paul Goldschmidt in the NL MVP Race?
Sportsbooks believe that Paul Goldschmidt has the NL MVP award already locked up. The Cardinals' first baseman is the clear favorite to take home the award with his dominant offensive showing this season. Let's check out the MLB NL MVP odds.
MLB MVP Race Breakdown
Goldy is given -140 odds, or an implied 58.3% chance to win MLB NL MVP. Only two other players are even given a 10% chance to win the award. Those being Austin Riley, +600 or an implied 14.3% chance, and Freddie Freeman, +750 or an implied 11.8% chance.
Bettors have a different idea though for the MLB MVP race. Over the last 30 days, it’s Austin Riley who’s the favorite with 37.5% of bets placed on him to win NL MVP. Meanwhile, Goldschmidt is fourth with just 2.5% of bets placed on him. Both Freddie Freeman and Kyle Schwarber have seen more MVP votes than Goldy over the last 30 days.
Paul Goldschmidt is a deserving favorite in the MLB MVP race. He’s been without a doubt the best offensive player in the National League this year. However, the race is tightening a little more than the odds say. Nolan Arenado is the more valuable player according to his WAR, yet he’s only given +2000 odds for example. At this point last year, Fernando Tatis Jr. was given -125 odds, while eventual winner Bryce Harper was at +6000. Goldschmidt may be the runaway favorite now, but nothing is guaranteed.
MLB NL MVP Odds
| Player | Odds | Implied chance |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | -140 | 58.3% |
| Austin Riley | +600 | 14.3% |
| Freddie Freeman | +750 | 11.8% |
| Pete Alonso | +1200 | 7.7% |
| Mookie Betts | +2000 | 4.8% |
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