2024 MLS Golden Boot odds: Atlanta United's Giakoumakis new favorite; moves past Messi

The 2024 MLS season is well underway and Atlanta United FC's Giorgios Giakoumakis has overtaken Inter Miami's Lionel Messi as the odds-on favorite to win the MLS Golden Boot award.

The 2023 MLS Newcomer of the Year has had a scorching start to his season, scoring five goals in three consecutive matches, including a hat trick against New England Revolution on March 9.

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Giakoumakis opened the season with +1600 odds but has surged up the board to +430 and has moved past Messi to win the Golden Boot.

Dealing with a hamstring injury, Messi has been forced to miss four games, which dropped his odds to +490 from +270.

Prior to his injury, Messi had three goals in three regular season matches and two goals in tournament play.

Tied with Messi is his Inter Miami teammate Luis Suárez, whose odds moved to +490 from +850. 

Suarez filled the void during Messi's time injured, scoring three goals in those missed games and currently has five goals overall in MLS play.

Let's take a look at the Golden Boot odds on FanDuel Sportsbook as the MLS season begins.

ODDS TO WIN 2024 MLS GOLDEN BOOT: *

Giorgios Giakoumakis, Atlanta United FC: +430 (bet $10 to win $53 total)
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami CF: +490 (bet $10 to win $59 total)
Luis Suarez, Inter Miami CF: +490 (bet $10 to win $59 total)
Lewis Morgan, New York Red Bulls: +1300 (bet $10 to win $140 total)
Christian Benteke, D.C. United: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)
Cristian Arango, Real Salt Lake: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)
Dejan Joveljic, Los Angeles Galaxy: +1800 (bet $10 to win $190 total)
Cucho Hernández, Columbus Crew SC: +2300 (bet $10 to win $240 total)
Denis Bouanga, Los Angeles FC: +2300 (bet $10 to win $240 total)

* odds as of 4/4/24

Who are you backing to claim the Golden Boot award at the end of the MLS season? 

Stay tuned to FOX Sports as the action unfolds!