Although the 2021 NFL season hasn't begun, it's the ideal time for bettors to consider MVP candidates.
Most sportsbooks offer in-season betting on this prop but continually tweak the odds based on player performances. Once it becomes clear who the true candidates are—and this doesn't take long—far less return on investment is available.
Consider Aaron Rodgers. The reigning MVP is listed at +1000 to defend the award (bet $100 to win $1,000). If he can carry over his play from last year, his odds represent a massive value. Ahead of 2020, bettors could have taken Rodgers at +2400—netting $24 for each $1 staked.