Can Matthew Stafford Win NFL MVP? Oddsmakers, Bettors Believe So

Can you please rephrase this?

Imagine this: Matthew Stafford, the NFL MVP, achieving the most “Same Old Lions” thing of the season, besides being the first team to go 0-17, all the way across the country.

How about becoming a Super Bowl champion?

In Michigan, the perception of the situation varies greatly depending on who you ask, with some considering it a dream while others view it as a nightmare.

Some Stafford defenders criticize the Lions for not providing enough support and resources to maximize the potential of a talented player who could have led the team to success. These individuals are probably already fans of the Los Angeles Rams, as it seems like the upcoming season for the Detroit Lions will be disappointing.

Critics also argue that it is not a mere coincidence that No. 9 has never achieved significant and long-lasting success in Detroit. However, if Stafford manages to excel in another team, this argument stands to lose a lot of credibility.

Many individuals within the Michigan sports betting community are closely observing Stafford’s performance this season, as they have placed bets on him.

Since joining the league in 2009, 22 players have been nominated for MVP, but Stafford has not received any votes.

Stafford already winning at an unfamiliar level in LA

The eye-popping facts emerged in no time.

Stafford and the Rams secured their victory at Indianapolis in Week 2, marking the first instance since 2017 that the former No. 1 pick had won consecutive games to start a season.

Afterwards, he proceeded to defeat the unparalleled quarterback of all time in Week 3, surpassing Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a score of 34-24.

The MVP talk had begun to simmer in Detroit, but now it was gaining momentum on a much larger scale.

In Week 4, Stafford suffered a defeat at the hands of Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals, who are also contenders for the early-season MVP title. However, Stafford can find solace in the fact that the competitive NFC West division offers numerous opportunities for him to secure significant victories, something he often missed out on during his lengthy tenure in Detroit.

Stafford MVP odds are shrinking as the wins come

At BetMGM Sportsbook, Stafford commenced the season as the seventh favorite for the MVP title, with odds of +2000. Among Michigan BetMGM bettors, he was the most favored choice for MVP as the year began.

Stafford has dropped to No. 8 on the list as Week 5 approaches, with his odds now at +1200, reflecting a decrease.

Before the start of his season opener on Sunday Night Football against Chicago, Stafford’s odds for MVP at PointsBet Sportsbook were +1600.

Heading into Week 5, the odds have shortened to +1100 since then.

Stafford not BetMGM’s biggest liability for MVP

Stafford enters Week 5 with a ticket percentage of 15.3% and a handle of 13.1%, making him the second-highest favored player for the MVP futures according to BetMGM.

He ranks second to Murray in both categories, with the former Oklahoma star holding 16.1% of BetMGM NFL MVP tickets and 18.2% of handle.

Arizona sports betting was strategically launched just before the football season commenced, and BetMGM has already made its presence felt in the state. Therefore, it is important to consider the potential bias towards Murray betting due to the local influence.

Naturally, there could also be some influence of Michigan secondary home cooking.

In terms of statistics, Stafford held the fourth position in the NFL for passing yards after completing four games, accumulating a total of 1,222 yards. His touchdown count of 11 stood at second place, trailing Patrick Mahomes of Kansas City who led with 14 touchdowns. Additionally, Stafford’s interceptions were limited to just two.

Stafford’s current MVP live odds are at their best.

Rams among Super Bowl favorites, too

What if we witnessed Stafford winning a Super Bowl the very next year after departing from Detroit?

Oh, the mere thought of it has the power to make your stomach churn or evoke audible laughter, depending on how Lions torment affects you personally.

At the start of the season, the Rams were ranked fourth in Super Bowl futures among all teams, with odds of +1200 according to BetMGM. By Week 5, they maintained their fourth position but their odds decreased to +900.

At DraftKings Sportsbook, the Rams initially started with odds of +2000. However, as Week 5 approached, their odds improved to +800, capturing 11% of the total bets placed. Surprisingly, the Rams were only behind Kansas City, who had a 16% share of handle with odds of +600 for the week.

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