Who is the 2022 MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi early-season favorite?

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.