The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, camps are underway and football season is around the corner. So it’s time for bettors to get in on the action and place some wagers on various markets. One we’re particularly interested in is the NFL MVP odds market.
Before the draft, Bills quarterback Josh Allen was the favorite to win the prestigious award. But his odds lengthened shortly after, and Patrick Mahomes took the top spot for a few weeks. Now, with a little more than a month left before the season kicks off, Joe Burrow has entered the chat and is tied with Allen and Mahomes at +700 to win the award.
Per Max Meyer, Senior Editor at PointsBet, the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback is the leader in betting handle for MVP at 17.7%. Here’s the kicker, Burrow has gotten over twice as much money thrown on him to win the award than Mahomes.
Can Burrow dethrone Mr. Half a Billion, who some would argue is underpaid, and capture the MVP this upcoming season? Or will Buffalo’s Allen be triumphant?
Let’s dive into the odds for the 2023 NFL MVP (top 10 choices).
2023 NFL MVP ODDS*
Josh Allen: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)
Joe Burrow: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)
Patrick Mahomes: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)
Justin Herbert: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)
Jalen Hurts: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)
Lamar Jackson: +1500 (bet $10 to win $160 total)
Aaron Rodgers: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)
Trevor Lawrence: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)
Dak Prescott: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)
Tua Tagovailoa: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)
*odds as of 7/22/2023
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If you are looking for some help on which player to throw down some early MVP futures bets, here are insights from our FOX Sports NFL Analyst Geoff Schwartz:
Joe Burrow (+700) — Cincinnati Bengals
Burrow has everything you’d want in an MVP favorite.
Not only is he a fantastic quarterback, but he competes with a flare and passion that grabs the eyeballs of MVP voters. We saw this happen in 2021 when Burrow — instead of Dak Prescott — won Comeback Player of the Year.
The Bengals’ QB consistently posts accuracy numbers that are some of the league’s best. And Cincy has improved at the offensive line position and arguably has the best wide receiver room in the NFL. Last year, the Bengals changed their offense to feature plays and schemes that work best for Burrow, so I expect their offense to be slightly better this season.
The Bengals have a chance to be the top seed in the AFC, bolstering the chances for Burrow to win this award.
PICK: Joe Burrow +700 to win NFL MVP (bet $10 to win $80 total)
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Jalen Hurts (+1200) — Philadelphia Eagles
Hurts was the leader for the MVP award last season before injuring his shoulder late. He was outstanding in 2022, throwing for 3,701 yards while rushing for another 760 yards in just 15 starts. Hurts also had 37 total touchdowns and was the focal point of the high-powered Eagles offense.
Philly’s offense returns nearly everyone from its NFC championship roster, including the best offensive line in football. Even though the team has a new offensive coordinator after Shane Steichen’s departure to Indianapolis, I still expect the Eagles offense to keep the train rolling.
Hurts’ ability to create plays and generate MVP-caliber highlights will capture voters’ attention. And the Eagles are on track to return to the Super Bowl in 2023, which will also help his candidacy.
At 12-1 odds, this bet is definitely worth a sprinkle.
PICK: Jalen Hurts +1200 to win NFL MVP (bet $10 to win $130 total)
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