Most years, the NFL MVP race is a competition to see who has been the best quarterback that year. Thus far, the 2023 season has been no different. Ten of the top 12 candidates are quarterbacks with any non-quarterback being a long shot to win. Voters recognize that quarterback is the most important position in the game and has the most influence on the result of virtually every game. Therefore, only one non-quarterback has won the award since 2007.
This year, many of the usual suspects are in the running. In fact, two former MVP winners are among the leading contenders. However, there is plenty of new blood in this year’s race. Of the 10 candidates with the shortest betting odds, half are 25 or younger, creating an interesting mix of NFL MVP candidates heading into the last month and a half of the season.
NFL Winner Odds for MVP
Here is a list of the current NFL MVP betting candidates:
- Jalen Hurts, Eagles
- Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
- Lamar Jackson, Ravens
- Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins
- Dak Prescott, Cowboys
- Brock Purdy, 49ers
- C.J. Stroud, Texans
- Christian McCaffrey, 49ers
- Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars
- Josh Allen, Bills
NFL Favorites for MVP
Let’s break down the current odds for NFL MVP by taking a closer look at the top candidates.
Jalen Hurts
It shouldn’t be a surprise that Hurts is at the top of the NFL MVP ladder heading into the stretch run of the season. He’s led the Eagles to the best record in the NFL, including some impressive comeback wins over the Chiefs and Bills in recent weeks. Granted, Hurts has been a little loose with the ball when it comes to turnovers. His overall passing numbers aren’t always that impressive from one week to the next. However, Hurts always seems to show up late in games when the Eagles need him to lead them to victory. After passing for three touchdowns and running for two more touchdowns in Philadelphia’s 37-34 win over the Bills in Week 12, it’s hard to discount Hurts’ value to the best team in football.
Patrick Mahomes
As a two-time MVP winner, Mahomes is usually among the NFL MVP favorites. To be fair, this hasn’t been his best season. Kansas City’s collection of wide receivers has been underwhelming, which has held back Mahomes at times. He’s also on pace to set a new career high with interceptions and finish with the second-fewest passing yards of his career. Nevertheless, Mahomes has worked his magic to save the Chiefs on multiple occasions this season. In such a wide-open MVP race, if he can finish strong, Mahomes will put himself in a position to win MVP honors for the third time.
Lamar Jackson
Jackson is another former MVP winner who is in contention to win the award again. Injuries have hindered him in recent years, but Jackson has been able to remain healthy, which has kept his odds for NFL MVP realistic. As a passer, he’s having one of his best seasons, even if his touchdown total is among the highest in the league. On the other hand, Jackson has done a better job of limiting his interceptions than some of the other MVP candidates thanks to the highest completion percentage of his career. Jackson also continues to be a dynamic runner, gaining more yards on the ground than several starting running backs. While he probably won’t rush for 1,000 yards like he did when he won MVP in 2019, Jackson’s combination of running skills and improved efficiency as a passer, not to mention the Ravens being in first place, makes him a viable MVP contender.
Tua Tagovailoa
Tagovailoa is somewhat new to the MVP conversation in 2023. He would have been a candidate last season if he could have stayed healthy. Fortunately, the southpaw has stayed healthy this season and is putting together one of the most impressive seasons statistically of any quarterback. Tagovailoa ranks among the top five quarterbacks in passing yards, touchdowns, yards per pass, and completion percentage. No other quarterback ranks among the top five in more than two of those four categories, which is a testament to how good Tagovailoa has been in 2023. He also has the Dolphins poised to win the AFC East, so if he can stay healthy and keep putting up big numbers, Tagovailoa will earn serious MVP consideration at the end of the season.
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Betting Tips for the NFL MVP Predictions
Obviously, stats play a big role in determining betting odds for NFL MVP. Traditionally, voters have responded most to a quarterback’s touchdown passes and overall efficiency. This means that interceptions can hurt a player’s candidacy while a high completion percentage helps. Of course, in an era of mobile quarterbacks, rushing touchdowns can stand out just as much as passing touchdowns.
At the same time, team success is typically a prerequisite for most MVPs. In the past 10 years, only one player has one MVP with a team that won fewer than 11 games. In fact, seven of the last 10 MVPs have won at least 13 games. In other words, looking at the quarterbacks with the most touchdowns and the most wins will help narrow down the options for NFL MVP.
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