MLB MVP 2022: Betting Odds, Predictions for Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Top Favorites

As the Philadelphia Phillies get ready to host the Houston Astros for a pivotal Game 3 of the 2022 World Series tied 1-1, fans of MLB are starting to also focus on the all-important end-of-season awards, including the MVP.

The jury is still out on who will win the Fall Classic, but after it's over, the finalists for the big four Baseball Writers' Association of America Awards (MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year) will be announced on Nov. 7.

Ten days later, the American League and National League MVP Awards will be revealed on the MLB Network.

The fact that there are multiple players deserving of the award is good for baseball.

Fans and bettors should have fun sorting through the odds, but here's the latest look at the top candidates for MVP in each league, chances of winning and predictions.

MLB MVP Odds and Predictions

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 19: Fans hold a MVP sign for during the All-Star Red Carpet Show at L.A. Live on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

National League MVP Odds

Paul Goldschmidt (Cardinals) -10000

Freddie Freeman (Dodgers) +5000

Nolan Arenado (Cardinals) +6600

Manny Machado (Padres) +8000

Trea Turner (Dodgers) +8000

Mookie Betts (Dodgers) +8000

Francisco Lindor (Mets) +15000

Austin Riley (Braves) +25000

Dansby Swanson (Braves) +50000

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American League MVP Odds

Aaron Judge (Yankees) -10000

Shohei Ohtani (Angels) +2500

José Ramírez (Guardians) +50000

Yordan Alvarez (Astros) +50000

Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. (Blue Jays) +50000

Julio Rodríguez (Mariners) +50000

Rafael Devers (Red Sox) +50000

Jose Altuve (Astros) +50000

Xander Bogaerts (Red Sox) +50000

Mike Trout (Angels) +50000

Odds via Vegas Insider

American League

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 23: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees flies out in the first inning in game four of the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium on October 23, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

AL MVP Odds

Aaron Judge (New York) -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)

Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles) +2500 (bet $100 to win $2,500)

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Shohei Ohtani definitely had another great year.

In any other year, the 28-year-old Angels pitcher would likely win the AL MVP again based on the numbers.

With a 2.33 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 34 home runs, 95 RBI, 11 stolen bases and an improved batting average of 0.273, he's had an even better season than 2021-22 when he won the MVP.

But this is the year that Aaron Judge hit 62 home runs to break Roger Maris' record.

This is the year that Judge is the home run king.

This is the year that the Yankees outfielder set a new single-season AL home run record and almost won the Triple Crown and batting title.

His teammate Gerritt Cole summed up his year perfectly.

"What a special opportunity to share a field with this guy," Cole told ESPN's Marly Rivera. "He's just an unbelievable player, unbelievable talent, unbelievable human. He's been our rock all year."

For bettors who put their money on anyone else but Judge to win this year's MVP, good luck with that.

Prediction: Aaron Judge

National League

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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 08: Paul Goldschmidt #46 of the St. Louis Cardinals at bat against the Philadelphia Phillies during game two of the National League Wild Card Series at Busch Stadium on October 08, 2022 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

NL MVP Odds

Paul Goldschmidt (St. Louis) -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)

Freddie Freeman (Los Angeles) +5000 (bet $100 to win $5,000)

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The National League MVP race isn't as clear-cut as the American League.

But one thing's for certain: the fact that the St. Louis Cardinals will have two finalists up for the award speaks volumes for a team looking to make it back to the Fall Classic for the first time since 2013.

They're on the right track thanks to the play of Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt.

Freddie Freeman had a banner year for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Manny Machado helped the San Diego Padres make it back to the NLCS this season.

The race will come down to Goldschmidt and Freeman, so here's what separates them.

Freeman helped the Dodgers set a new franchise record for wins with 111 in his first season in L.A. and came extremely close to winning the NL batting title over Jeff McNeil, who beat him by one point.

Goldschmidt, on the other hand, threatened for the NL's first Triple Crown since 1937 and helped the Cards win 93 games, good enough to take the Central Division crown.

The 35-year-old first basemen is also nominated for the Silver Slugger award for his excellent hitting stats: .317 with 35 homers and 115 RBI.

The only way Goldschmidt loses is because of his sharp drop-off at the end of the year.

Prediction: Paul Goldschmidt