If Week 1 of the MLS regular season is any indication, the 2022 MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi race is going to be a memorable one.
And there's already been some big movement on the betting market. According to BetMGM, LAFC's Carlos Vela has emerged as a clear early favorite to win the award he won in 2019 following his hat trick in a 3-0 win against the Colorado Rapids.
Other major movers up the board are D.C. United's Michael Estrada after his brace in a 3-0 victory over expansion side Charlotte FC, and Cecilio Dominguez after he scored a pair in Austin FC's 5-0 thumping of FC Cincinnati.
Below are the top 21 contenders for the award, according to BetMGM's odds. For those unfamiliar, odds of +350 represent $350 in profit that a bettor would make for a wager of $100 if that player wins the Golden Boot.
Player |
Odds |
|---|---|
1. Carlos Vela (LAFC) |
+350 |
T2. Raul Ruidiaz (SEA) |
+800 |
T2. Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez (LA) |
+800 |
T2. Josef Martinez (ATL) |
+800 |
T2. Michael Estrada (DC) |
+800 |
T6. Cristian Arango (LAFC) |
+1200 |
T6. Cecilio Dominguez (ATX) |
+1200 |
T8. Adam Buksa (NE) |
+1400 |
T8. Valentin Castellanos (NYC) |
+1400 |
T10. Ola Kamara (DC) |
+1600 |
T10. Hany Mukhtar (NSH) |
+1600 |
T10. Gonzalo Higuain (MIA) |
+1600 |
13. Talles Magno (NYC) |
+2200 |
T14. Gyasi Zardes (CLB) |
+2500 |
T14. Kacper Przybylko (CHI) |
+2500 |
T14. Gustavo Bou (NE) |
+2500 |
T14. Mikael Uhre (PHI) |
+2500 |
T18. Damir Kreilach (RSL) |
+3300 |
T18. Johnny Russell (SKC) |
+3300 |
T18. Nikola Vujnovic (SKC) |
+3300 |
T18. Daniel Salloi (SKC) |
+3300 |
