Nearly one-third of the 2022 MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi race is over, and the latest BetMGM odds see a two-horse race developing between Austin FC midfielder Sebastian Driussi and Toronto FC forward Jesus Jimenez.
The talismen are both given +600 odds on the futures market with Week 11 right around the corner, with Driussi's combined 10 goals and assists the most MLS-wide. The Argentine is driving ATX's push for the Western Conference's top seed, while Jimenez is looking like a Newcomer of the Year candidate as TFC enter their new era.
Favorable odds are also given to LA Galaxy striker Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez (+700) and LAFC forward Carlos Vela (+800), though both Mexican stars have gone cold as of late.
The top-five is rounded out by FC Dallas homegrown Jesus Ferreira (+1000), whose seven goals are tied for the league lead and have him contending for the US men's national team's starting No. 9 role.
Check out the top 15 candidates, in BetMGM's eyes, below:
Player |
Odds |
Goals/assists |
|---|---|---|
T-1. Sebastian Driussi (ATX) |
+600 |
7g/3a |
T-1. Jesus Jimenez (TOR) |
+600 |
7g/1a |
3. Chicharito (LA) |
+700 |
5g/0a |
4. Carlos Vela (LAFC) |
+800 |
4g/3a |
5. Jesus Ferreira (DAL) |
+1000 |
7g/1a |
6. Taty Castellanos (NYC) |
+1200 |
5g/1a |
7. Josef Martinez (ATL) |
+1800 |
2g/2a |
8. Ola Kamara (DC) |
+2000 |
4g/0a |
T-9. Cristian Arango (LAFC) |
+2500 |
2g/2a |
T-9. Diego Rubio (COL) |
+2500 |
5g/1a |
11. Hany Mukhtar (NSH) |
+2800 |
2g/4a |
T-12. Raul Ruidiaz (SEA) |
+3300 |
0g/1a |
T-12. Kacper Przybylko (CHI) |
+3300 |
2g/0a |
T-12. Mikael Uhre (PHI) |
+3300 |
1g/1a |
15. Adam Buksa (NE) |
+4000 |
4g/2a |
