2024-25 NFL MVP Odds

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2025 NFL MVP Odds

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-750

0.13 to 1

Matthew Stafford

85.6% implied probability

+600

6 to 1

Drake Maye

13.9% implied probability

+50000

500 to 1

Christian McCaffrey

0.2% implied probability

+50000

500 to 1

Josh Allen

0.2% implied probability

+50000

500 to 1

Trevor Lawrence

0.2% implied probability

Latest News & Updates on NFL MVP Odds

We closely monitor NFL MVP odds daily and weekly across the best online sportsbooks to keep you updated on the latest trends and movements. As player performances and team dynamics shifted throughout the season, these odds changed significantly. Here are the latest updates on the NFL MVP odds, highlighting which players were favored to win the prestigious award as of the last posted odds.

📆 Jan. 5: The NFL regular season ended. Quarterback Josh Allen (-450 last posted NFL MVP odds at DraftKings) of the Buffalo Bills and reigning MVP, QB Lamar Jackson (+320) of the Baltimore Ravens, are considered the betting favorites in NFL MVP odds based on their performances throughout the regular season. Voting for NFL MVP was completed before the NFL Playoffs begin, so the postseason will not impact the results.
📆 Jan. 23: The NFL MVP finalists were announced. Allen and Jackson led the way as two of the five finalists. After the two QBs are a trio of standout players considered longshots for the award. Philadelphia RB Saquon Barkley (+8000 last posted NFL MVP odds) is among the finalists, as are Cincinnati QB Joe Burrow (+10000) and Detroit QB Jared Goff (+15000). Last season's finalists were Allen, Jackson, San Francisco RB Christian McCaffrey, Dallas QB Dak Prescott and San Fran QB Brock Purdy.

NFL MVP Odds by Player

When it comes to the NFL Most Valuable Player award, the quarterback position has dominated the conversation in recent years. Quarterbacks have won the award in 15 of the last 16 seasons, and it's no surprise that they are once again the favorites in NFL MVP odds. Here's a look at the NFL futures odds for NFL MVP, as of the last posted odds.

Lamar Jackson (+550 at DraftKings)
Josh Allen (+650 at Caesars Sportsbook)
Joe Burrow (+750 at BetMGM)
Patrick Mahomes (+850 at Caesars Sportsbook)
Jayden Daniels (+1000 at Caesars Sportsbook)

NFL MVP Odds Betting Tips

Below are some valuable MVP odds NFL betting tips to guide you when wagering on who will win the award. Consider the player's team success, as MVP winners often come from playoff-bound teams, and look for standout quarterbacks, as they frequently dominate the award. Keep an eye on long shots early in the season, as preseason value can shift quickly with strong performances.

Big numbers: Obviously, the performance of individual players is a crucial factor in determining MVP odds. Players who put up impressive stats and make game-changing plays are more likely to be considered for the award. You want to target a player who will put up huge numbers; a game manager might be extremely valuable, but he won't be a smart bet for MVP.
Winner, winner: A player's team success can also impact his NFL MVP odds. Players on teams that win a lot of games and make the playoffs are more likely to be considered for the award. For example, a quarterback who leads his team to a division title or a high playoff seed is more likely to be in the running for the MVP award than another great QB on a bad team.
Back the Quarterbacks: The NFL MVP award has essentially become a quarterback award. A non-quarterback has not won the award since Vikings running back Adrian Peterson accomplished that feat in 2012. Narrowing your focus to the quarterbacks is a prudent starting point, and then bettors can determine which signal-callers fit the above criteria in terms of posting gaudy production for a playoff-caliber team.

How The NFL MVP Award is Decided

The NFL MVP award, officially recognized and the basis for NFL MVP futures wagers, is presented by the Associated Press. A panel of 50 sportswriters conducts their voting at the conclusion of the regular season, just before the playoffs commence. This timing ensures that only the regular season's performance is considered during the vote. The announcement of the MVP award-winner takes place on the day before the Super Bowl.

Understanding NFL MVP Betting Odds

For those who are new to NFL odds, understanding NFL MVP odds can be a bit tricky. However, they are really simple to read and understand.

NFL MVP odds are essentially a way for the top NFL betting apps to predict which player will win the Most Valuable Player award for the upcoming NFL season. These odds are determined by a variety of factors, including a player's performance in the previous season, their team's overall performance and their individual statistics.

When looking at NFL MVP odds, it's important to pay attention to the value of each bet. A bet with long odds has a lower chance of winning but a higher potential payout. On the other hand, a bet with low odds has a higher chance of winning, but a lower potential payout. Odds of +1000, for example, indicates you will win $1000 on a winning $100 wager, while odds of +20000 would pay off with $20,000 – but it is significantly harder to win a bet like that.

All NFL betting sites will provide a list of NFL futures such as MVP and Super Bowl odds well before a season, which can be viewed and compared to find the best value bet. It's important to note that these odds will change throughout the season – sometimes dramatically – based on a player's performance and other factors, which include injuries or the play of top rivals.

Occasionally, sportsbooks will even offer exclusive NFL betting promos that can be used to wager on MVP odds.

Recent NFL MVP Award Winners

Most of the former NFL MVP winners were quarterbacks. Only 18 non-QBs have won the NFL MVP award, including one kicker. No wide receiver has won the NFL MVP award.

Season	Winner
2024	Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills
2023	Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens
2022	Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
2021	Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers
2020	Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers
2019	Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens
2018	Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
2017	Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots

Positional Analysis – NFL MVP Futures

When it comes to the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, the quarterback position has dominated the conversation in recent years. Quarterbacks have won the award in 14 of the last 15 seasons, and it's no surprise that they are once again the favorites to win MVP for the 2025-26 NFL season.

While running backs have won the award in the past, it's unlikely that we will see a non-quarterback win the award this season. However, there are a few positional players who could potentially be in the conversation if they have standout seasons. These include Ja'Marr Chase and Saquon Barkley.

Quarterback: 48
Running back: 13
Fullback: 4
Halfback: 1
Kicker: 1
Defensive tackle: 1
Linebacker: 1

Noteworthy NFL MVP Winners

Lawrence Taylor: Taylor is the last defensive player to win the NFL MVP award. In 1986, he led the New York Giants to a 14-2 record and a Super Bowl victory that season. Taylor recorded 20.5 sacks and 105 tackles, and his dominant play earned him the nickname "LT."
Mark Moseley: Washington kicker Moseley is the first and only kicker to win NFL MVP back in a strike-shortened 1982 season. In an era with such top-notch play from higher-profile positions like quarterback and wide receiver, Moseley's standing as the only kicker to win MVP will likely not be threatened anytime soon.
Adrian Peterson: The last running back to win the NFL MVP, Peterson took home the award as a member of the Minnesota Vikings in the 2012 NFL season He rushed for 2,097 rushing yards, just the seventh player in NFL history to eclipse 2,000 rushing yards, as the Vikings improved from 3–13 to 10–6 and made the playoffs.
Alan Page: In 1971, Page became the first defensive player to win the NFL MVP award. Defensive tackles rarely have the production to garner MVP consideration. Page is the only true defensive tackle to win the award. There have been recent candidates such as Aaron Donald, but with his retirement, it's difficult to identify any obvious defensive tackles with MVP potential. There are also very few defensive players even listed among the top favorites.

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