The MLB playoffs are here, which means it’s only a number of weeks until we crown a new champion.
With the Fall Classic on the horizon, now is as good a time as any to look at the prestigious World Series MVP award, especially because the odds are out.
Will Mookie Betts cap off his season with a title and the World Series MVP? Or will teammate Freddie Freeman get the nod if the Dodgers win?
Can Ronald Acuña Jr. continue his season for the ages with a World Series MVP? Or will Adley Rutschman and the Orioles continue to surprise and take home the hardware?
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As always, the odds tell a story, so let’s dive into the lines for the biggest names.
WORLD SERIES 2023 MVP*
Bryce Harper, Phillies: +1700 (bet $10 to win $180 total)
Corey Seager, Rangers: +1700 (bet $10 to win $180 total)
Ronald Acuña Jr, Braves: +1800 (bet $10 to win $190 total)
Yordan Alvarez, Astros: +2700 (bet $10 to win $280 total)
Austin Riley, Braves: +2900 (bet $10 to win $300 total)
Matt Olson, Braves: +2900 (bet $10 to win $300 total)
Royce Lewis, Twins: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Trea Turner, Phillies: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Kyle Schwarber, Phillies: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Kyle Tucker, Astros: +3100 (bet $10 to win $320 total)
Evan Carter, Rangers: +3100 (bet $10 to win $320 total)
Adolis Garcia, Rangers: +3100 (bet $10 to win $320 total)
*Odds as of 10/9/2023
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Ronald Acuña Jr.
Forget the 40/40 club; the odds on favorite to win World Series MVP, Ronald Acuña Jr., created the 40/70 club this season. Yes, he is the only member.
His unique combination of contact hitting, power and speed places him at the top of his formidable squad, which had the best record in the league.
“Slashing his strikeout rate in half. If he continued to whiff at a slightly above average rate, no one would be complaining because of his unprecedented power/speed feats,” wrote FOX Sports MLB analyst Jordan Shusterman. “Instead, he’s now also an elite contact hitter to match his otherworldly slugging potential, somehow further raising the ceiling of how much damage he can do strictly with his bat, let alone his legs.”
He comes into the postseason as the betting favorite to win the award, and it makes sense, especially because the Braves are also the current favorites to win it all. If he can keep these numbers up while leading the Braves to a World Series title, this might be the easiest value bet this postseason.
Will the star cap off an already amazing season?
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