2025 World Series Betting Odds

The Los Angeles Dodgers lived up to all the hype heading into the 2024 MLB season and defeated the Yankees in five games to capture their first World Series crown in a 162-game season since 1988.

Now, the Dodgers enter the 2025 MLB season as the short favorites to become the first repeat champion since the Yankees went back-to-back in 1999 and won their third straight World Series a year later.

Are they destined to dominate the sport once again, or does another team linger?

Here, we will detail everything you need to know about betting on who will win the 2025 MLB World Series.

Note: Odds were correct at the time of writing.

How is the Winner Decided?

The World Series champion is determined through a 12-team playoff, where six teams from each league compete to win the League Championship Series and earn a spot in the World Series.

The winner of a best-of-seven series between the American League champion and the National League champion is crowned the World Series champion.

MLB World Series Betting Odds

Los Angeles Dodgers – The Heavy Favorite – (+230) at FanDuel

The Dodgers enter the 2025 MLB season as the overwhelming favorite to capture their second straight World Series crown, and for good reason.

Top to bottom, no other team in baseball can match the depth the Dodgers offer, and they certainly have the resources to address any needs that may arise. It’s clear the Dodgers’ budget is essentially like playing a video game on god mode.

The Dodgers opened as +400 favorites to win the 2025 World Series shortly after beating the Yankees in five games.

That price moved to +230 just before Spring Training, giving you an idea of how many futures bets are riding on a Dodgers repeat in late October or early November.

New York Yankees – The AL Contender – (+800) at FanDuel

Had it not been for a season-ending Tommy John procedure that sidelined ace Gerrit Cole, the Yankees would likely be the second-shortest favorite to win the World Series.

However, the Cole injury opens the door for finding some value on the Bronx Bombers, where a $100 bet could return $800 if the Yankees win their 27th World Series championship.

Like the Dodgers, the Yankees can be expected to aggressively pursue the trade market if their pitching becomes a concern without Cole in the rotation. Their lineup remains one of the best in the league.

With the American League as wide open as ever, taking a shot on the favorite to emerge from the AL makes a lot of sense.

New York Mets – The NL Contender – (+1100) at FanDuel

Thanks to the magic of deferring money into the next decade, the Dodgers do not have the highest payroll entering the 2025 season.

Instead, that honor now belongs to the New York Mets, who set the sports world on fire by giving Juan Soto the biggest contract in the history of professional American sports.

It stands to reason that the Mets are now a looming contender in the National League, though they face a much more difficult path to the Fall Classic than their cross-city rivals.

That said, adding Juan Soto to a team with Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso makes a lot of sense.

Could the Mets become aggressive at the deadline and add another piece to help them get past the Dodgers?

At +1100, it might be worth banking on the Mets to contend early and strengthen the roster at midseason, entering October as one of the few teams capable of winning it all.

Atlanta Braves – My Dark Horse – (+1300) at FanDuel

What team lower down the odds lists could stand in the Dodgers’ way as a threat to their throne? For my money, it’s the 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves.

The Braves enter the new season with Ronald Acuña, Spencer Strider, and Sean Murphy all recovering from injuries, but all are expected to be back by the beginning of May.

However, the Braves play in the strongest division in the sport, with the Mets and Phillies also projected to win 90 or more games this season.

If the Braves get healthy, their roster has enough talent to potentially challenge the Dodgers in a playoff series. They also have the pieces to win another World Series if they can clear that major hurdle.

If you’re looking for a team with World Series-winning talent at a better price than the Dodgers, the Braves at +1300 are far from a bad bet.

Notable Longshots

While the four teams above will receive plenty of attention in the futures betting market, the following group of teams could also raise some eyebrows come October.

Courtesy of FanDuel, here are the betting odds for some notable long shots in the baseball world.

Team	Betting Odds
Philadelphia Phillies	+1000
Texas Rangers	+1700
San Diego Padres	+2000
Baltimore Orioles	+2000
Houston Astros	+2200
Boston Red Sox	+2200
Chicago Cubs	+2500
Detroit Tigers	+2500
Arizona Diamondbacks	+3000
Seattle Mariners	+3000

World Series Previous Winners

While the Dodgers were the preseason short favorites to win the World Series in 2024, eight of the last ten champions were not.

Here’s a look at the last ten World Series champions along with their preseason betting odds.

Year	Team	Preseason Odds
2024	Los Angeles Dodgers	+350
2023	Texas Rangers	+5000
2022	Houston Astros	+1000
2021	Atlanta Braves	+1000
2020	Los Angeles Dodgers	+385
2019	Washington Nationals	+1600
2018	Boston Red Sox	+1150
2017	Houston Astros	+1175
2016	Chicago Cubs	+660
2015	Kansas City Royals	+3300

Historic Odds Courtesy of SportsOddsHistory.com

How to Bet On World Series Futures Odds

To bet on World Series Futures Odds, follow 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 ‘To Win World Series.’
5. Choose your bet and place it in the bet-slip window.