Despite regularly winning the American League Most Valuable Player Award, the Los Angeles Angels have not been postseason regulars. Shohei Ohtani won the 2021 MVP honors for the Angels. Meanwhile, 3-time MVP and Ohtani’s teammate Mike Trout played in only 36 games. At the onset, Ohtani and Trout are the co-favorites to win the 2022 AL MVP Award. Toronto slugger Vlad Guerrero is a popular baseball betting odds pick as well. Guerrero is the defending home run champion on a Toronto team picked to contend this season.
2022 AL Cy Young SBG Odds to Win
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani (Angels) | +300 |
| Mike Trout (Angels) | +350 |
| Vlad Guerrero (Blue Jays) | +400 |
| Aaron Judge (Yankees) | +1500 |
| Wander Franco (Rays) | +1800 |
| Jose Ramirez (Indians) | +2000 |
| Rafael Devers (Red Sox) | +2000 |
| Corey Seager (Rangers) | +2200 |
| Yordan Alvarez (Astros) | +2200 |
| Brandon Lowe (Rays) | +2500 |
| Jose Altuve (Astros) | +2800 |
| All Other Players | +3000 or higher |
2022 American League MVP SBG Odds Analysis
Last time there was a repeat winner for the AL MVP was Miguel Cabrera in 2013. Frank Thomas achieved two consecutive AL MVPs for the Chicago White Sox in 1993-94. Only Cabrera and Thomas have made this sportsbook achievement in the divisional era that began in 1969.
Shohei Ohtani Emerges as Baseball’s New Superstar
To be exact, Shohei Ohtani is on the cusp of becoming the biggest brand in baseball. Cause by his excellence at the plate and on the hill. In 2021 Shohei Ohtani scored 103 runs with 26 doubles, 46 home runs, 100 runs batted with a .592 slugging percentage and .964 OPS. Previously Ohtani was best known as the 2018 AL Rookie of the Year. Ohtani was 9-2 with a 3.18 ERA and 1.09 WHIP on the mound. He struck out 156 batters in 130.1 innings of work.
Mike Trout Seeks Return to MVP Form
Consider that Mike Trout is coming off a shortened season due to a torn calf muscle. Trout battled to hit .333 with a .624 slugging percentage and 1.090 OPS in 2021. In 36 games, he produced 23 runs, eight doubles, eight home runs, and 18 runs batted in. Of course, Trout is a 9-time All-Star and 3-time American League Most Valuable Player (2104, 2016, 2019).
Vlad Guerrero Jr Helps Bluejays Fly
Last season Vlad Guerrero Jr produced 123 runs, 29 doubles, 48 home runs, 111 runs batted in, and hit .311 with a .601 slugging percentage and 1.002 OPS. It was a career season for the 4th year MLB star. Thanks to Guerrero, Toronto is among the favorites for the American League pennant. Additionally, Vlad Guerrero Jr was a 2021 AL All-Star. The son of the great Vlad Guerrero, Junior was named 2021 All-MLB First Team and won the Hank Aaron and Silver Slugger awards.
Aaron Judge Powers Pinstripes
In 2021, Aaron Judge produced 89 runs, 24 doubles, 39 home runs, and 98 runs batted in, with a .287 average, .544 slugging percentage, and a .917 OPS. Also, Judge was an AL All-Star for the third time in his career. He won the Silver Slugger Award for the second time in his career. Judge could be the best value on the MLB odds board. Previously, Aaron Judge missed much playing time from 2018-2020. But he recovered to play in 148 games last season.
SBG Best Bet: Aaron Judge.