The odds to win the 2025 World Series have come out, and it is the Los Angeles Dodgers, who seemingly have an All-Star at every position and a different pitcher for every day of the week, are listed as the favorites. These odds are courtesy of ESPN bets, and hope springs eternal.
The odds are presented with the team’s expected win total for the 2025 season and some commentary. The expectation does not consider the surprises that are sure to happen, like injuries to important players. For instance, if the Yankees, who have the second-best odds to win the World Series, and Aaron Judge tries to run through another wall? The Mets have the third-best odds to win the World Series. What are your favorite team’s odds to win it all in the autumn?
Odds to Win the 2025 World Series of the Contenders
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed so many great players that, barring some sort of calamity, they should repeat as world champions in 2025. Their odds to win the World Series are 3:1, and their expected win total is 102.5. The New York Yankees signed a few good players but are smarting from losing Soto to the Mets. Nevertheless, the Yankees have the best odds to win the series in the American League at 8:1, and their expected win total is 93.5.
The New York Mets benefited greatly by signing slugger Juan Soto, but they must contend with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League. Their odds of winning the World Series are 8.5:1, and their expected win total is 91.5.
The Atlanta Braves were beset by injury woes last season and should bounce back in 2025, though they will miss Max Fried. Their odds of winning the series are 9:1, and their expected win total is 93.5. The Baltimore Orioles look to leverage an embarrassment of your talent and challenge the Yankees for AL East leadership. They are at 12-1 to win the World Series, and their expected win total is 89.5. The Houston Astros look to hang on for another year. They are also at 12-1, and their expected win total is 87.5. The Philadelphia Phillies are a bit like Brazil; they have potential and always will. They are also at 12-1, and their expected win total is 91.5.
The San Diego Padres were good last year and look to be again this season, but they must contend with in-division foes, the Dodgers. So, they are at 15-1 odds to win the series, and their expected win total is 89.5. The Cleveland Guardians are scrappy but are at 25-1 odds to win the 2025 World Series. Their expected win total is 83.5. The Texas Rangers are also at 25-1 but have an expected win total of 85.5. The Seattle Mariners are also at 25-1 and are expected to win 84.5 games.
Odds to Win the 2025 World Series of the Also-Rans
The rest of the teams in Major League Baseball probably will not win the 2025 World Series and are presented here with just their odds and expected win total. Minnesota Twins are at 30-1 with an expected win total of 83.5. The Chicago Cubs are also at 30-1, with an expected win total of 86.5. The Boston Red Sox are at 25-1, and their expected win total is 84.5. The Arizona Diamondbacks are at 25-1, too, and their expected win total is 83.5.
The Detroit Tigers are at 40-1 and are expected to win 83.5 games. The Kansas City Royals are at 40-1 and are expected to win 82.5 games. The Milwaukee Brewers are at 40-1 and also expected to win 82.5 wins. The rest of the teams are expected to be below .500. They almost certainly will not contend for the World Series or the playoffs. San Francisco Giants (50-1, 79.5), Tampa Bay Rays (50-1, 80.5), Toronto Blue Jays (60-1, 76.5), Cincinnati Reds (60-1, 78.5), St. Louis Cardinals (60-1, 76.5), Pittsburgh Pirates (75-14, 76.5).
And bring up the rear are the Los Angeles Angels (150-1, 71.5), Oakland Athletics (150-1, 70.5), Washington Nationals (150-1, 69.5), Miami Marlins (300-1, 63.5), Colorado Rockies (400-1, 60.5), Chicago White Sox (400-1, 50.5).
Conclusion
The 2025 baseball season will be exciting. At this point, all teams think they can win the World Series, but many probably cannot. We are looking at a rematch of the 2024 World Series in 2025 with the Dodgers and Yankees facing off. As skill is centralized, it is worthwhile to worry about the completive balance of Major League baseball.
This article was written by Kevin Sweeney.
