NL MVP Odds Power Rankings: Acuna Jr. Juiced, Carroll Emerges

The National League is loaded with star power in 2023, and many candidates warrant consideration to win MVP.

1. Ronald Acuna Jr. -105 (Last week: +115)

Coming back from an injury, Ronald Acuna Jr. only managed to play 119 games in 2022. The Braves elite slugger is back to his pre-injury form and is now the odds-on favorite to win the National League MVP.

There hasn’t been much to complain about with the production coming from Acuna Jr. at the top of the Braves batting order. He boasts a .958 OPS, along with 28 stolen bases. He had another strong week for a surging Braves team, leading to his odds getting bet down slightly from +115 to -105. 

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2. Freddie Freeman +400 (Last week: +500)

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman remains near the top of the odds board. The talented Canadian has notoriously been a big part of previous MVP races and is again a serious contender. 

Freeman has elevated his play significantly over the last month, boasting a .989 OPS. Freeman also has one of the game’s best OBP’s, where he sits at .410. The Canadian star first baseman has emerged as a real threat to dethrone Acuna Jr. at the top of the odds rankings, where he’s risen again over the last week from +500 to +400. 

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3. Mookie Betts +850 (Last week: +1000)

There’s much to like about perennial MVP candidate Mookie Betts with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He’s the type of five-tool player necessary to win within 2023, and he’s continued to have another strong campaign to be in the hunt for the NL MVP. 

Betts struggled earlier this season, but he’s settled in with a robust .899 OPS and 2.9 WAR. His versatility and overall production make him a viable threat to take down the National League MVP, where he’s once again seen his odds to win the award bet down from +1000 to +850. 

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4. Corbin Carroll +1500 (Last week: Unranked in Top Five)

Multiple rookies in the National League are making impacts with their respective teams, but none are coming close to what Corbin Carroll is doing with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The youngster is putting up great numbers in his rookie campaign and is a sizable favorite to take down the award. 

Carroll’s value can immediately be found with his 3.5 WAR through 64 games. The D-Backs are in a playoff spot and leading the NL West, which Carroll has played a massive role in. The outfielder has a .998 OPS and has been on a tear with 14 home runs, leading to his odds skyrocketing to +1500. 

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5. Luis Arraez +2500 (Last week: Unranked in Top Five)

If you’re looking for a player that was dealt in the offseason and has made an immediate impact on his new team, enter Luis Arraez with the Miami Marlins. The Marlins have been looking for offense, and Arraez has given them just that at the top of their batting order.

After being impactful with the Minnesota Twins and winning the American League batting title, Arraez is up to the same shenanigans with the Marlins. The undrafted Venezuelan leads all of baseball with a .382 batting average and a .431 OBP, which has helped lead the surprising Marlins to a playoff spot in June. Arraez has entered the NL MVP conversation, where he boasts +2500 odds. 

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Top 5 NL MVP Odds on FanDuel Sportsbook. 

Player	Team	Odds
Ronald Acuna Jr.	Atlanta Braves	-105
Freddie Freeman	Los Angeles Dodgers	400
Mookie Betts	Los Angeles Dodgers	850
Corbin Carroll	Arizona Diamondbacks	1500
Luis Arraez	Miami Marlins	2500

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