The 2025 MLB season is upon us, so it’s time to take a look at World Series odds.
Can the Dodgers repeat with an even stronger roster this time around? Or can another team emerge to slow down this emerging dynasty?
Let’s dive into MLB odds for the 2025 World Series.
2025 World Series MLB betting odds are current as of Monday, July 30 from DraftKings Sportsbook.
World Series Betting Odds 2025
- Los Angeles Dodgers (+245)
- New York Yankees (+600)
- Detroit Tigers (+700)
- Philadelphia Phillies (+800)
- Houston Astros (+950)
- New York Mets (+1000)
- Chicago Cubs (+1400)
- Tampa Bay Rays (+2200)
- Seattle Mariners (+2500)
- Toronto Blue Jays (+3000)
- San Francisco Giants (+3500)
- San Diego Padres (+4000)
- Milwaukee Brewers (+4000)
- St. Louis Cardinals (+4500)
- Minnesota Twins (+5500)
- Texas Rangers (+6000)
- Arizona Diamondbacks (+6500)
- Atlanta Braves (+7000)
- Cleveland Guardians (+8000)
- Boston Red Sox (+9000)
- Cincinnati Reds (+10000)
- Kansas City Royals (+17000)
- Baltimore Orioles (+45000)
- Los Angeles Angels (+45000)
- Athletics (+50000)
- Washington Nationals (+50000)
- Pittsburgh Pirates (+50000)
- Miami Marlins (+50000)
- Colorado Rockies (+50000)
- Chicago White Sox (+50000)
It’s no surprise to see the defending champion Dodgers as heavy favorites at (+300) after another huge offseason where they re-signed Teoscar Hernandez while adding Roki Sasaki, Blake Snell, Tanner Scott, Kirby Yates, and Michael Conforto.
The Braves (+750) will have a chance to challenge the Dodgers with Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider back in the fold. However, Atlanta had a tough offseason where they lost Max Fried, so they will need Chris Sale to build off last season’s dominant performance.
The Yankees (+800) lost Juan Soto, but did a good job replenishing the roster with Cody Bellinger, Devin Williams, Max Fried, and Paul Goldschmidt. If talented young players like Anthony Volpe and Jasson Dominguez can take the next step, this team may not miss a beat.
Aside from the top three, we’ve got the veteran Phillies (+1200) who are always in play, the Mets (+1200) who added Juan Soto, and the Astros (+1500) who replaced Kyle Tucker with Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes in what was a shrewd move.
But don’t sleep on dark horses like the Red Sox (+2200), Diamondbacks (+2500), and Rangers (+2500) — each of which look poised to return to the postseason.
World Series Best Bet 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers (+300)
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It may feel boring to take the heavy favorite in a futures bet to win the World Series, but that’s how high I view the Dodgers coming into the 2025 season.
This is a stacked team that added a legit ace in Blake Snell and a projected front-line starter in Roki Sasaki. Add in Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Shohei Ohtani back on the mound and you have the clear-cut best rotation in baseball.
Not to mention a loaded offense with three future Hall-of-Famers at the top of the order where Ohtani is joined by Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman.
To make matters worse, the Dodgers have an elite closer in Tanner Scott now. The former Marlin is joined by another stud closer in Kirby Yates. While Scott will handle the bulk of save opportunities, this just highlights the high-leverage experience at the backend of this bullpen.
With that in mind, I can’t pass up the Dodgers to repeat as World Series champions in 2025.
World Series Favorites 2025
Atlanta Braves (+750)
The bull case for the Braves is that Spencer Strider comes back and returns to ace form, while Ronald Acuna Jr. gets back to being one of the most dynamic players in MLB.
Add in the reigning NL Cy Young in Chris Sale and an emerging star in Spencer Schwellenbach to go along with a stacked offense that brought in Jurickson Profar — you can see why the Braves are one of the favorites.
But I can’t help but think that there’s better value on one of their division rivals.
New York Yankees (+800)
Give credit to Brian Cashman, who replaced Juan Soto with a perfect fit at Yankee Stadium in Cody Bellinger and a bounce-back candidate in Paul Goldschmidt.
The Yankees’ GM also brought in a lights-out closer in Devin Williams and a rock-solid innings-eater in Max Fried.
It’s clear that the Yankees are one of the top teams in the American League, but they’re in the toughest division in baseball in the AL East, which pours some cold water on their 2025 outlook.
World Series Contenders 2025
Philadelphia Phillies (+1200)
You can never count out the Phillies because they have a lineup filled with power with Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, along with a veteran rotation led by Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola.
Taking a flier on Jesus Luzardo was a smart move that could make this one of the best pitching staffs in baseball if he can stay healthy.
We’ve seen the Phillies make noise in the playoffs in recent years, so don’t rule them out of competing for another World Series.
New York Mets (+1200)
After signing Juan Soto and bringing back Pete Alonso, the Mets are my favorite value pick among the contenders group.
This is now a stacked lineup that also includes Francisco Lindor, Mark Vientos, and Brandon Nimmo. If Francisco Alvarez can get back on track, expect to see a ton of homers at Mets’ games.
While the rotation has some question marks, we’ve seen the Mets bring out the best in their starters — just look at Luis Severino and Sean Manaea last year. I’m bullish on Clay Holmes’ transition to the rotation — he could be this year’s Reynaldo Lopez.
World Series Sleepers 2025
Boston Red Sox (+2200)
If the Dodgers didn’t exist, the Red Sox would have had the best offseason in baseball, bringing in the next Chris Sale in Garrett Crochet along with a veteran third baseman with World Series experience in Alex Bregman.
Let’s not forget pitching reinforcements like Walker Buehler for the rotation and Aroldis Chapman to shore up the bullpen. The Red Sox are great at developing pitchers — just look at the strides that Tanner Houck made last year. This has the makings of a strong group, especially if Luis Giolito can return to form.
As if that’s not enough, the Red Sox have the best farm system in baseball. Stud prospects like Roman Anthony and Kristian Campbell can join the team and make an immediate impact. There’s also enough ammo to bolster the big league roster even more at the deadline.
Arizona Diamondbacks (+2200)
The Diamondbacks followed up a trip to the World Series in 2023 with an 89-win year in 2024. This team led MLB in runs last year and just added Guardians’ slugger Josh Naylor.
You’re likely to see improved production from Corbin Carroll, who had a slow start with an abysmal first half last season.
I didn’t even mention their biggest addition in Corbin Burnes. The former Brewer could contend for the NL Cy Young this season. Suddenly the D-Backs have a formidable rotation that also includes Zac Gallen, Brandon Pfaadt, and potential bounce-backs in Eduardo Rodriguez.
This looks like the second-best team in the NL West, one that could give the Dodgers some problems.
