Roughly 40 games into the MLB season, we have at least some knowledge of which teams look like contenders and which teams are pretenders.
That makes now a good time to look at the current World Series odds.
Keep reading to get a breakdown of the top teams and get my World Series winner pick.
2026 World Series Odds
All MLB odds used for these World Series predictions are current as of Monday, May 11, and courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
- Los Angeles Dodgers (+215)
- New York Yankees (+600)
- Atlanta Braves (+900)
- Chicago Cubs (+950)
- Seattle Mariners (+1100)
- Texas Rangers (+2000)
- Tampa Bay Rays (+2000)
- Philadelphia Phillies (+2200)
- Milwaukee Brewers (+2500)
- Toronto Blue Jays (+2500)
All other teams have odds of +3000 or longer.
Who Will Win the 2026 World Series?
New York Yankees (+600)
The Yankees may not be the best team in baseball right now, but it’s becoming clear that the path to the World Series will be much easier in the American League than the National League.
Other than the Rays, nobody looks like a serious contender for the Bronx Bombers.
Aaron Judge is having another MVP-caliber season, yet Ben Rice has even better numbers, showing New York’s lineup depth.
The Yankees have one of the best pitching staffs in baseball, and they will eventually add Gerrit Cole, meaning they could be even better late in the season than they look right now.
Back New York to win its first World Series since 2009 as your MLB pick of the day.
World Series Contenders
Los Angeles Dodgers (+215)
Needless to say, the Dodgers remain one of the World Series best bets.
Los Angeles is far from the best team in the National League right now, although Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Tucker have been somewhat average, while Mookie Betts has been sidelined with an injury for much of the season.
The likes of Max Muncy, Andy Pages, and Dalton Rushing have carried the Dodgers so far, but think of how much better they’ll be when Ohtani, Tucker, and Betts get going.
Pitching-wise, LA is still strong, especially if Edwin Diaz comes back healthy in the second half, which is why the back-to-back champs will still be the team to beat.
Atlanta Braves (+900)
If the National League didn’t look so stacked, the Braves would probably be my World Series pick because they’ve looked dominant during the early part of the season.
They might have the best pitching staff in baseball, and they’ll get even better moving forward with Spencer Strider back.
Offensively, Matt Olson might have the best chance to compete with Shohei Ohtani for MVP honors, and he’s getting plenty of support around him.
If Atlanta can keep Ronald Acuna Jr. healthy, he can be the type of X-factor who might give the Braves a chance to be the team that finally topples the Dodgers.
World Series Sleeper Pick
Milwaukee Brewers (+2500)
Milwaukee’s current record doesn’t scream World Series contender, but keep in mind the Brewers had some key pieces missing due to injury early in the season.
Now that they’re starting to get healthy, the Brew Crew is coming on strong.
Milwaukee’s team ERA ranks in the top five league-wide, so the pitching is there if the Brewers can stay healthy and score enough runs.
Don’t overlook the fact that Milwaukee has only missed the playoffs once in the last eight years, so this is a team that knows how to win and always seems to have a chance when October rolls around.
Previous World Series Winners
2025: Los Angeles Dodgers
2024: Los Angeles Dodgers
2023: Texas Rangers
2022: Houston Astros
2021: Atlanta Braves
2020: Los Angeles Dodgers
2019: Washington Nationals
2018: Boston Red Sox
2017: Houston Astros
2016: Chicago Cubs
