And then there were two.
The Toronto Blue Jays lost the first two games of the ALCS at home to the Seattle Mariners and blew a chance to take a 3-2 series lead. But the resilient Jays won Game 6 at Rogers Centre to force the second Game 7 in franchise history, and ultimately won the series thanks to George Springer’s three-run, go-ahead home run in the seventh.
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Still, the Los Angeles Dodgers are considerable favorites (-220) to win the World Series after sweeping the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS. However, Toronto has the home-field advantage when the Fall Classic starts on Friday, October 24.
Let’s take a look at the current MLB odds to win the 2025 World Series.
2025 World Series winner odds
2025 World Series odds over time
Here’s a look at how World Series odds stacked up across MLB throughout the offseason. We’ll be updating this chart throughout the 2025 season.
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World Series betting splits
Highest ticket percentage:
• Dodgers 14.4%
• Phillies 9.3%
• Mets 7.9%
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Highest handle percentage:
• Dodgers 28.6%
• Mets 9.5%
• Phillies 7.7%
Biggest liabilities:
• Giants
• Angels
• Dodgers
Data courtesy of BetMGM.
2025 World Series AI prediction
We turned to ChatGPT to find out who it thinks will be the last team standing this fall.
Let’s not overthink this. The Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t just contenders in 2025 — they’re a blue-chip powerhouse with a bulletproof case to go all the way. If you’re betting futures and not considering L.A., you’re either chasing longshots or ignoring cold, hard baseball logic.
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With a stacked lineup featuring Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman, this team doesn’t just score — it overwhelms. They’re leading MLB in run differential, mashing top-tier pitching, and turning every game into a mismatch by the fifth inning. And that’s before you even factor in their elite rotation: Tyler Glasnow’s strikeout stuff, Yamamoto’s poise, Kershaw’s experience, and a bullpen that quietly shuts down late-inning drama.
This is a smart, disciplined franchise that knows how to manage a championship run. With postseason experience, front-office savvy, and October motivation after recent playoff stumbles, the Dodgers are the rare team with both the talent and the temperament to finish the job. You’re getting elite metrics, consistent value on the futures board, and a team that treats the regular season like a 162-game tune-up.
Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers
Past World Series winners
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series by toppling the New York Yankees in five games.
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Here are the last 10 World Series winners, along with their opening odds.
| Season | Winner | Opening odds | Runner up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Los Angeles Dodgers | +320 | New York Yankees |
| 2023 | Texas Rangers | +5000 | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| 2022 | Houston Astros | +800 | Philadelphia Phillies |
| 2021 | Atlanta Braves | +1000 | Houston Astros |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Dodgers | +600 | Tampa Bay Rays |
| 2019 | Washington Nationals | +1800 | Houston Astros |
| 2018 | Boston Red Sox | +1200 | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| 2017 | Houston Astros | +1600 | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| 2016 | Chicago Cubs | +1050 | Cleveland Guardians |
| 2015 | Kansas City Royals | +1500 | New York Mets |
The biggest World Series underdogs
Below are the 10 World Series-winning teams since 1985 with the longest opening odds.
| Season | Winner | Opening odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Minnesota Twins | +8000 |
| 2003 | Florida Marlins | +7500 |
| 2023 | Texas Rangers | +5000 |
| 1987 | Minnesota Twins | +5000 |
| 2013 | Boston Red Sox | +4000 |
| 2002 | Anaheim Angels | +4000 |
| 2010 | San Francisco Giants | +2500 |
| 2005 | Chicago White Sox | +2200 |
| 2008 | Philadelphia Phillies | +2000 |
| 2014 | San Francisco Giants | +2000 |
Teams with most World Series titles
| Team | World Series titles | Most recent championship |
|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees | 27 | 2009 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 11 | 2011 |
| Oakland A’s | 9 | 1989 |
| Boston Red Sox | 9 | 2018 |
| San Francisco Giants | 8 | 2014 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 8 | 2024 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 5 | 1990 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 5 | 1979 |
| Detroit Tigers | 4 | 1984 |
| Atlanta Braves | 4 | 2021 |
| Chicago Cubs | 3 | 2016 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 3 | 1983 |
| Minnesota Twins | 3 | 1991 |
| Chicago White Sox | 3 | 2005 |
The New York Yankees are the most decorated team in MLB history, and it isn’t close. In addition to winning a whopping 27 titles, they’ve played in 41 World Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers are second all-time with 22 World Series appearances while the St. Louis Cardinals have won the second-most championships at 11.
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