Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Mookie Betts, in simply two weeks, has long gone from longshot to odds-on favourite to win the Nationwide League MVP award at sportsbooks across the society.
Betts’ MVP odds had been sitting at 35-1 on Aug. 17, however he’s long gone on a tear since, MLB with 22 hits and with a batting reasonable of .550 and an OPS of one.531. The recent streak has catapulted Betts moment Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. and into the position of MVP favourite for the primary while this season.
Betts is -135 at Caesars Sportsbook, adopted via Acuna at +120 and the Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman at +900. It’s the primary while Acuna hasn’t been the having a bet favourite since April 8, when San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto had shorter odds.
Betts’ MVP odds have progressed all the way through his scorching streak and bettors have taken understand, however he’s nonetheless considerably in the back of Acuna within the choice of bets and sum of money wagered at the award at BetMGM. Acuna has attracted just about 40% of the quantity wager at the MVP odds. Betts is 2d however with best 11.2%.
Betts, who received the 2018 American League MVP occasion with Boston, belted his former staff with consecutive three-hit video games, together with a two-run homer within the Dodgers’ 7-4 win over the Crimson Sox.