NFL MVP Betting Guide, Trends and Winners

NFL MVP betting has become extremely popular in recent years. Back in the day, there were only a handful of football wagers on offer. Now, there are multiple NFL MVP betting markets to choose from.

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That said, the award handed out by the Associated Press (AP) is the one that matters when betting on NFL MVP futures. Keep reading our NFL MVP betting guide to learn everything there is to know about wagering on the award.

How to Bet on the NFL MVP Award

The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player Award is presented annually to the best player in the National Football League, taking into account performances during the regular season. First awarded back in 1957, the NFL MVP is voted upon by a panel of 50 sportswriters.

Although voting takes place at the end of the regular season and before the playoffs, the winner is not announced until the day before the Super Bowl.

The main NFL MVP betting market gives you the chance to predict the overall winner of the award. All you need to do is evaluate the bookies’ NFL MVP betting odds and pick a name from the list.

You will also come across various other NFL MVP betting markets, including different futures and props. These markets may allow you to wager on the top three players or the winner’s position on the field.

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NFL MVP Betting Trends and Facts

It’s time to look at the standout NFL MVP betting trends and facts. If you’re a beginner bettor and unsure of where to start, we recommend utilizing the following statistics to your advantage.

• Payton Manning (5) has won the most NFL MVP awards over the years, followed by Aaron Rodgers (4).
• 10 different players have won the award on more than one occasion, with four players winning it three times and four players winning it twice.
• The award has been heavily dominated by offensive players. Of the 57 undisputed winners so far, 54 were offensive players – 38 quarterbacks and 16 running backs.
• Two defensive players have won the NFL MVP – Alan Page (defensive tackle) in 1971 and Lawrence Taylor (linebacker) in 1986.
• The only other non-offensive NFL MVP winner is Mark Moseley (placekicker), who triumphed in 1982.
• The Green Bay Packers (10) have produced the most NFL MVPs over the years.
• The Packers (5) also have the most unique winners.
• Six NFL franchises – the New York Jets, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Arizona Cardinals, New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers – have not produced an NFL MVP.
• 14 NFL MVPs also went on to win the Super Bowl.

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Past NFL MVP Winners

Here are the most recent NFL MVP winners:

• 2022: Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
• 2021: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
• 2020: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
• 2019: Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
• 2018: Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
• 2017: Tom Brady, New England Patriots
• 2016: Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons
• 2015: Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers
• 2014: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
• 2013: Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos

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