NEW YORK - ColoradoDesk -- As anticipation builds for TIME Magazine's 2025 Athlete of the Year announcement, the latest odds highlighted by BookmakersReview.com show Shohei Ohtani emerging as the frontrunner for this year's honor.

TIME's Athlete of the Year award, first launched in 2019, celebrates the most impactful figure in sports, extending beyond performance to cultural and global influence. With TIME Athlete of the Year betting odds now live, fans and bettors are watching closely as the field takes shape.

Early Favorites

• Shohei Ohtani leads the board at +200 following another historic two-way MLB season and a World Series victory.
  
  
• NFL MVP Josh Allen sits second at +250, reflecting his dominance on the field and commercial appeal.
  
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• Max Verstappen and Caitlin Clark are tied at +300, both fresh off milestone achievements in Formula 1 and NCAA/WNBA basketball.
  
  

Why It Matters

Ohtani has never won TIME Athlete of the Year, despite a string of unprecedented performances. With his return to pitching and continued cultural impact, 2025 may finally be his year. Other contenders like Allen, Verstappen, and Clark each have strong narratives, but recent winners and playoff setbacks may affect their chances.

BetOnline will offer odds through August 31, 2025. The official TIME Magazine announcement is expected in early December.

BookmakersReview has published a complete breakdown of the 2025 TIME Athlete of the Year betting markets, including odds, analysis, and picks.

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