2025 MLB World Series Odds and Predictions

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The 2025 MLB World Series odds have been out for a while now. I took my time to issue an updated look at the betting landscape for two reasons; the Los Angeles Dodgers win hadn’t fully sunk in, and I wanted to see adjusted pricing.

We should now have a clearer picture as to which teams are truly favored to win it all in 2025, while some teams got better odds if you prefer to aim a bit higher.

Of course, is it not likely that we’ll just be right back here, celebrating another Dodgers title? It’s possible, even though history continues to tell us that betting against the favorite makes a lot of sense.

That said, the 2025 MLB season will be here before you know it. Before it arrives, let’s take a fresh look at who is favored to win the title at the top MLB betting sites.

2025 World Series Odds

You can inspect the latest World Series odds all off-season, but this is the pricing as of November 21st.

The Los Angeles Dodgers just got done winning the World Series and remain as stacked as ever, so it wouldn’t be crazy to see them win again. They’re the favorites at +325 and it is quite arguably that price is a massive steal given their talent level.

Of course, the pricing drops off from there, as mashers like the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves can hit dongs with the best of them. The trick will be if they can stay healthy and/or if the defense is up to snuff come playoff time.

And are there other contenders or viable values bettors should be eyeing? Most certainly, but we won’t know for sure who to take seriously until after MLB free agency. It’s already begun, but no big news has dropped that would shake the 2025 World Series odds to their core.

Until they do, all we can do is look at what’s in front of us and project for the coming season. You can join me on that ride, but if you want even more insight going into 2025, be sure to check out our guide to the top sports betting handicappers online.

Why Are the Los Angeles Dodgers the 2025 World Series Favorites?

Because they just won the dang title and not much has changed. They also have the best player in baseball, as Shohei Ohtani followed up a 54-homer season by helping L.A. secure another championship.

It gets better for the Dodgers (and worse for everyone else in the Majors), as Ohtani could be due to return to the mound as soon as this year. He’s a menace at the plate, but his dual threat ability is what makes people mention him in the same conversations as Babe Ruth.

When you have perhaps the greatest baseball player of all-time on your roster, you’re projected to do big things. Once you start adding in huge names like Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and a constantly improving pitching staff, people take notice.

The oddsmakers sure have, but despite it all, I am a bit surprised the Dodgers don’t have shorter odds. Their +325 price doesn’t wow you, but considering their roster and how easily they just won the 2024 World Series, it’s arguable you’re getting away with highway robbery here.

Top 2025 World Series Contenders

If not the Dodgers, then who? L.A. stands alone in terms of pricing at online sportsbooks, but there are still a few legit contenders that could stand in their way (maybe).

New York Yankees +750

The pinstripes first need to hold onto impending free agent slugger Juan Soto. If they keep him in town, they can roll up their sleeves, get greedy, and really get to work.

New York was already elite a year ago. On the back of a crazy MVP season from Aaron Judge (58 homers), the Yanks won the AL East and found a way to get to the World Series. This was despite Judge’s disappearing act when it mattered most, but the aforementioned Soto stepped up to keep New York afloat.

If he leaves, the New York Yankees won’t have a backup plan should Judge falter or the oft-injured Giancarlo Stanton continue to have soft issue problems. However, if Soto is retained, the Yanks could also turn their sights to more power via someone like Pete Alonso, while bringing in more pitching is never a bad idea.

But the Yanks are dangerous as they stand. Holding onto their best pieces is mission one, but this team can hit dongs and compete with the best of them. At their current price, they may be the best value on the board for World Series bettors.

Atlanta Braves +800

Few teams could match the Yanks in the home run department in 2024, but the Atlanta Braves were one of them. They weren’t the most consistent or most efficient offense last year, but they hit 213 dingers, which was the fourth most in baseball.

This, with superstar outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the shelf for most of the year.

Give credit where credit is due. The Braves kept it together enough to win 89 games and punch their ticket into the MLB playoffs last year, despite not being at full strength. Naturally, if they get healthy and make the right moves, they could again be a major threat in 2025.

That seems to be why they are priced as they are, with the return of Acuna and potential free agency splashes baked into their odds. Of course, they could also take a step back, what with the uncertainty of Acuna’s recovery and the possible departure of seasoned lefty, Max Fried.

Still, the Braves are as balanced as anyone on paper. They have the elite power to match up with anyone offensively, while they proved in 2024 (first in ERA) they can get the job done on the mound, just as well.

Baltimore Orioles +1200

You can talk about a number of teams when trying to piece together the top 2025 World Series contenders, but one of my favorite teams to bet on has to be the Baltimore Orioles.

The O’s finally realized their talent in 2024, racking up an impressive 91 wins and narrowly missing out on an AL East crown. They got a stellar season out of new ace Corbin Burnes and had a young and explosive offense giving opponents headaches on a daily basis.

That offense isn’t going anywhere. Gunnar Henderson spearheads a dynamic and potent offensive attack that could lose Anthony Santander to free agency, but will otherwise be the same group that clubbed the second most home runs a season ago.

Pitching is where Baltimore may have to answer some questions. If Corbin Burnes leaves in free agency he’d be opening up a sizable hole in what had become a strong rotation. He may also still stick around, but starting pitching is something the Orioles can’t afford to regress in.

There’s also the case of simply residing in the AL East. New York remains a threat to win the division again, while it’s not exactly a cakewalk division to begin with. Even so, if the Yanks aren’t winning it, the odds are good that Baltimore is up to the task.

Best 2025 World Series Betting Value

You can bet on the top MLB World Series favorites or contenders all you want, but there is no denying that sleeper teams rise up and take over the league on a yearly basis.

We really didn’t see that last year, as the top seeds from both teams landed in the World Series when all was said and done. That isn’t a guarantee to happen in 2025, though, so I don’t mind stretching my neck a bit and betting on a nice value like the Milwaukee Brewers.

They were my favorite pick to win it all last year, and while that went down in flames in a hurry, they were one late-game stop away from advancing last year.

More importantly, the Brew Crew made the playoffs sans their best reliever and their top offensive player. Milwaukee will lose Willy Adames at the very least and perhaps even more, but if they are even remotely active in MLB free agency, they may have the heart of a team that can do a lot more damage come 2025.

Last year, Milwaukee was fourth in OBP, third in walks, and second in stolen bases. They offered a bit of power, but at the end of the day, this was a team that knew how to get on base, and once there, they were a handful.

Defensively, the Brewers remain a no-name crew, but one that had a top-5 ERA and ranked inside the top 15 in strikeouts. They did just enough to stay in most of their games, and winning 93 games to secure first place in the NL Central shouldn’t be sneezed at.

The question, of course, is if that’s something they can build on, or if it was a flukey season. Only time will tell, but getting back to full strength and bringing in a couple of new pieces could give them a chance to prove they have staying power in the top-heavy National League.

Top 2025 World Series Longshot

Want to take an even bigger swing? Milwaukee at +4000 is plenty fun when you look at all of the viable World Series favorites, but there’s a team with even longer odds that feels viable.

That’s none other than the San Francisco Giants at +6600.

I know, it feels weird to get excited about the team many would rank fourth at best just in their own division. When you realize it’s the same division as the defending champs, it feels even grosser.

Still, the Giants have a lot to be excited about. This offense boasts underrated power, with the Giants ranking 16th in homers in 2024 and 14th in walks. Their power is arguably a little better than advertised, too, considering they spend half of their time in a park that limits it.

Their pitching is where they really impressed, though. San Francisco had the 7th most strikeouts in 2024, while their solid pitching rotation allowed the third fewest long balls. They admittedly did benefit from pitching in their home park, but Logan Webb and Robbie Ray gave them two solid veteran arms, and it will be interesting to see what comes of rising arms in Hayden Birdsong and Kyle Harrison.

The Giants are in a tough division and they’re not perfect. However, there could be a framework for a better team in 2025, should they make a couple of big moves to nudge their roster over the hump.

Who Will Win the 2025 World Series?

The Dodgers undeniably look to be as good as ever, but repeating as World Series champion isn’t easy. That’s one reason I am pivoting to the Yanks, who allow me to double the odds and get a nice $750 back for every $100 I put on the line.

New York isn’t guaranteed a thing, but they are as good as anyone offensively. They now have had a taste of glory and know what it takes to reach the World Series. From here, they just need to hold onto Soto, keep slugging away, and maybe add 1-2 new pieces that can help them in the postseason.

My hope is that one of them would be another ace, but pitching isn’t as much of a problem for them now as it was in year’s past. With a strong foundation on both offense and defense, New York feels like the classic of the AL, so a return to the World Series doesn’t feel like a silly pipedream.

Of course, actually dethroning the Dodgers won’t be easy. But for a price of +750, I’m willing to make the gamble that they can figure out a way to get it done.

Bet: New York Yankees +750

Recent MLB World Series Champions

The following is a list of recent World Series Champions: