Do you think Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott has what it takes to win the 2020 NFL MVP? Below, we are taking a look at MVP futures odds for the 2020 NFL season. Let’s examine his chances, the BetMGM NFL futures odds around it happening, and whether or not Prescott is worth a bet.
Recent NFL MVP winners
2019 – QB Lamar Jackson
2018 – QB Patrick Mahomes
2017 – QB Tom Brady
2016 – QB Matt Ryan
2015 – QB Cam Newton
2014 – QB Aaron Rodgers
2013 – QB Peyton Manning
Dak Prescott’s 2020 NFL MVP odds: +2000
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Prescott’s current odds to win the NFL MVP sit at +2000. There are five players with better odds to win the award, all of which are quarterbacks. Here are the five quarterbacks ahead of Prescott and their current odds to take home the award:
Kansas City Chiefs QB Mahomes (+325)
Baltimore Ravens QB Jackson (+500)
Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson (+500)
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees (+1400)
Green Bay Packers QB Rodgers (+1600)
It is worth noting that the quarterbacks have won the award in seven consecutive seasons.
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Dak Prescott‘s 2019 stats
Prescott had the best season of his career in 2019, throwing for career-highs in yards (4,902) and touchdowns (30) with a 99.7 percent passer rating. Prescott did see a drop in his rushing production, only gaining 277 yards (52 carries) on the ground. But it was a worthwhile tradeoff as Prescott became one of the league’s best passers.
Is Dak Prescott worth a 2020 NFL MVP bet?
In his first season under new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, Prescott saw a massive surge in production. He became one of the best deep-ball passers in the NFL, averaging 9.3 air yards per pass attempt. With Mike McCarthy now on board as the team’s head coach, it’s fair to expect the Cowboys to continue to throw the ball early and often.
For Prescott to win this award, he would likely need to repeat his 2019 stat totals, and the Cowboys would need to be a legit contender in the NFC. But with the Cowboys still having one of the most talented offenses in the league, it wouldn’t be a surprise if they needed to score even more after losing a significant amount of talent on defense.
Prescott probably won’t win the 2020 NFL MVP, but it’s not hard to see the pathway for success for the fifth-year quarterback. But at 20-1 odds, Prescott isn’t a bad bet considering his recent caliber of play and the talent around him. Look for Prescott to continue to build off his strong 2019 numbers, but to fall short of taking home this honor.
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