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Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrates with the Willie Mays World Series Most Valuable Player Award, and we look ahead to the 2025 World Series MVP odds.
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrates with the Willie Mays World Series Most Valuable Player Award. Photo by Brad Penner via Imagn Images.

Freddie Freeman put together a historic performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, running away with the series MVP award as a result. Ahead of the decisive Game 5, he was priced at -1000, and he came through in the clutch to lock up the honor. 

As we look ahead to the 2025 World Series odds, we wonder whether we'll see another run like Freeman's even in the next five years, let alone next season.

Corey Seager had a masterful 2023 World Series when he won the award. He slashed .286/.375/.762 with three home runs and five strikeouts in five games. Comparatively, Freeman slashed a ridiculous .300/.364/1.000 with four home runs (in four straight games to start the series) and only one punchout. It was just a different level of greatness.

Our best MLB betting sites haven't yet posted odds for next year's World Series MVP, but with the Dodgers serving as the favorites to go back-to-back, we can certainly speculate on what any number of their superstar players could be trading at in October 2025.

World Series MVP odds 2025

We'll have you covered with odds for this market as soon as they're posted at our best sports betting sites.

World Series MVP winner 2024

Freddie Freeman (-1000)

As previously mentioned, Freeman entered Game 5 with -1000 odds at BetMGM after hitting a home run in each of the first four games.

At that point, it was a foregone conclusion as to who'd win the award, as Freeman may have become only the second player ever (the other one being Bobby Richardson in 1960) to win World Series MVP on the losing team had the Yankees miraculously come back while he still at least somewhat produced.

All things considered, Freeman's performance, on the bad ankle, after everything he went through personally this season, is unlikely to be matched for a long time.

How to bet on the World Series MVP

Betting on the World Series MVP can be an exciting way to engage with the games. Here’s a beginner-friendly guide to help you get started:

How to place your bet

  • Choose a sportsbook
  • Find the World Series MVP market
  • Review the odds

Making your selection

  • Consider player performance
  • Team dynamics
  • Injuries and matchups

Placing your bet

  • Decide your stake
  • Place your bet
  • Confirm your bet

Example scenario

Let’s say you want to bet on Player A, who has odds of +300, and you decide to wager $50.

  • If Player A wins the MVP, you’ll make:
    • Profit: $50 x 3 = $150
    • Total return: $150 (profit) + $50 (your stake) = $200

Past World Series MVP winners

YearTeamPlayerOpening odds
2024DodgersFreddie Freeman+2500
2023RangersCorey Seager+600
2022AstrosJeremy Pena+1800
2021BravesJorge Solar+3500
2020DodgersCorey Seager+800
2019NationalsStephen Strasburg+1950
2018Red SoxSteve Pearce+5500

World Series MVP winners by position

PositionWins
Pitcher29
Third baseman10
Outfielder9
Shortstop8
Catcher7
First baseman4
Designated hitter3
Second baseman1

World Series MVP winners by team

TeamWins
Yankees12
Dodgers10
Cardinals5
Red Sox4
Athletics4
Orioles3
Reds3
Braves3
Giants3

World Series MVP FAQs

Who is the World Series MVP favorite?

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman closed as the favorite to win the 2024 World Series MVP, with odds of -1000 via BetMGM, representing an implied win probability of 90.91%.

Who was the World Series MVP last year?

Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman won World Series MVP in 2024.

When will the World Series MVP be named?

The 2024 World Series MVP was named at the conclusion of the World Series. The 2024 World Series ended on Oct. 31 (five games).

Who has won the most World Series MVP awards?

Only four players have won the World Series MVP award multiple times: Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson, Reggie Jackson, and Corey Seager. Each has two such wins, and Seager joined that group just last year with the Texas Rangers.

What is the World Series MVP award called?

The official name for the award given to the World Series MVP is the Willie Mays World Series Most Valuable Player award.

How is the World Series MVP decided?

The World Series MVP is voted on during the final game of the World Series by a committee of reporters and officials in attendance, as well as fan voting.

Has anyone won World Series MVP with their team losing the World Series?

Robert Clinton Richardson Jr. ion 1960 is the only player to ever be named World Series MVP despite their team losing the World Series. He was a second baseman for the Yankees.

Who is the youngest player to be named World Series MVP?

Bret Saberhagen, 21, was the youngest winner of the World Series MVP.

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