2025 National League Pennant Betting Odds

The 2025 MLB season is finally here, so let’s take a closer look at the National League Pennant betting odds.

This year, the defending World Series champions Los Angeles Dodgers are heavy favorites, which isn’t surprising considering their stacked roster.

However, there are teams who can put up a challenge – like the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets.

Who will win the NL Pennant this year? Can anyone stop the Dodgers? Or will this superteam get to the World Series for the second straight season?

Note: Odds were correct at the time of writing.

How is the Winner Decided?

The National League Pennant is determined by the team that wins the National League Championship Series (NLCS).

The NLCS is the third round of MLB playoffs, including the two teams left in the NL. The winner of the NLCS will face the AL Pennant winner in the World Series.

Last year, the Dodgers knocked off the San Diego Padres to win the NL Pennant. The Dodgers went on to defeat the New York Yankees to win the World Series.

MLB NL Pennant Betting Odds

Los Angeles Dodgers – Favorite (+140) at DraftKings

The best team in MLB got even better in the offseason.

While Roki Sasaki hasn’t lived up to the hype and Blake Snell is dealing with a shoulder injury, both are electric arms who should be ready by the postseason. Both starters bolster an already elite rotation to go along with a stacked lineup.

This is also a loaded bullpen with new closer Tanner Scott. Good luck to opposing teams trying to score runs in the playoffs.

The Dodgers have no holes, looking poised to win the NL Pennant once again.

Philadelphia Phillies – Experience and Talent (+600) at DraftKings

The Phillies have playoff experience, making them a dangerous team in the NL.

Jesus Luzardo can put this team over the top, as he’s looked dominant so far. Remember that the former Marlin was once considered a potential ace, but dealt with injuries last season. 

Then you have Cristopher Sanchez, who also looks poised for a breakout year, backed by an increase in velocity. The Phillies could have the best rotation in baseball when you add in Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola.

This strong rotation gives the Phillies a legitimate chance to usurp the Dodgers for the NL throne.

New York Mets – Star-Studded (+650) at DraftKings

The Mets are threats to win the NL Pennant because they added an MVP candidate in Juan Soto.

But the biggest key for the Mets is their starting rotation, where the best bet for high-end production is with Kodai Senga, who barely pitched last year due to injury, but is now healthy.

It would also help if Clay Holmes can have a smooth transition from the bullpen to rotation. Don’t count out Tylor Megill either, as the young righty has altered his pitch mix to strong results so far.

Add in the fact that this is an aggressive front office that will add at the deadline, and the Mets look like a great value.

Atlanta Braves – Dark Horse (+750) at FanDuel

The Braves have the talent in place to contend for the NL Pennant, but they’ve gotten off to an abysmal start this season.

The good news is that Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider look ready to return by May at the latest. That gives Atlanta an MVP and Cy Young candidate to add to their lineup and rotation.

The biggest development for the Braves has been the play of Spencer Schwellenbach, who has cruised through opposing lineups so far. 

Don’t count out the Braves – especially once they’re healthy.

The Longshots

The longshots for NL Pennant include the Cubs, who have an elite offense led by Kyle Tucker. The Padres are also off to a good start, as Fernando Tatis Jr. is in the middle of a career year.

We also can’t rule out the 2023 NL Pennant winners in the Diamondbacks, who made a huge splash in signing Corbin Burnes. The Brewers are another strong value, as they’ve gotten off to a shaky start to the season.

Team	Conference	Betting Odds
San Diego Padres	National League	+1200
Chicago Cubs	National League	+1300
Arizona Diamondbacks	National League	+1600
Milwaukee Brewers	National League	+2500

MLB NL Pennant Previous Winners

The Dodgers have won the NL Pennant four times since 2017, so it will be interesting if another team can finally dethrone them. My pick is for the Dodgers to repeat, but it wouldn’t surprise me to see another team featured in this page was able to knock them off.

Year	Team	Conference
2024	Los Angeles Dodgers	National League
2023	Arizona Diamondbacks	National League
2022	Philadelphia Phillies	National League
2021	Atlanta Braves	National League
2020	Los Angeles Dodgers	National League
2019	Washington Nationals	National League
2018	Los Angeles Dodgers	National League
2017	Los Angeles Dodgers	National League
2016	Chicago Cubs	American League
2015	New York Mets	American League

How to Bet On The MLB NL Pennant

To bet on the MLB NL Pennant, complete these steps:

1. Go to your preferred sportsbook and log into your account.
2. Select the MLB Odds tab option in the betting menu.
3. Go to the ‘Futures’ drop-down menu.
4. Click on MLB AL Pennant.
5. Choose your bet and place it in the bet-slip window.