World Series Odds & Favorites 2025: Dodgers Are Still Massive Favorites

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the big favorites by the latest 2025 World Series odds.

Andrew Brennan

Last updated: May 7, 2025 1:26 PM EDT • 3 min read

World Series Odds & Favorites 2025 — Pictured: Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Bett, third baseman Max Muncy, first baseman Freddie Freeman, and second baseman Hyeseong Kim look on against the Miami Marlins. Photo by Sam Navarro via Imagn Images.

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain in a tier by themselves by the World Series odds, but a trio of NL East teams profile as worthy challengers when the fall rolls around.

📊 2025 World Series odds

The World Series odds are from our best MLB betting sites and are subject to change.

World Series AI prediction

👑 Dodgers (+250)

This is what ChatGPT had to say about the 2025 World Series when we asked it to predict the winner:

Strong roster additions: The Dodgers have enhanced their lineup by signing pitcher Roki Sasaki and two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell. Additionally, Shohei Ohtani is expected to return to pitching, complementing his role as a designated hitter.
Core players: With established stars like Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Tyler Glasnow, the Dodgers maintain a formidable presence in both batting and pitching.

Final takeaway: "While the Dodgers are the favorites, the dynamic nature of the MLB season means that other teams like the Yankees, Braves, and Mets could emerge as formidable challengers. The unfolding season will be pivotal in determining the ultimate contenders for the 2025 World Series."

🗠 Opening World Series odds

Dodgers: +400
Braves: +800
Yankees: +800
Orioles: +1100
Phillies: +1100
Padres: +1300
Astros: +1400
Mets: +1400
Mariners: +2500
Rangers: +2500
Guardians: +2800
Diamondbacks: +3000
Cubs: +3000
Royals: +3000
Twins: +3000
Brewers: +3500
Red Sox: +4000
Reds: +4000
Tigers: +4000
Rays: +4000
Giants: +6000
Cardinals: +6000
Blue Jays: +6000
Pirates: +10000
Nationals: +15000
Athletics: +20000
Angels: +25000
White Sox: +50000
Rockies: +50000
Marlins: +50000

📜 World Series odds history

Year	Team	Preseason odds	Runner-up
2024	Dodgers	+800	Yankees
2023	Rangers	+5000	Diamondbacks
2022	Astros	+1000	Phillies
2021	Braves	+1000	Astros
2020	Dodgers	+385	Rays
2019	Nationals	+1600	Astros
2018	Red Sox	+1150	Dodgers
2017	Astros	+1200	Dodgers
2016	Cubs	+660	Guardians
2015	Royals	+3300	Mets

❓ World Series FAQs

Who is the World Series favorite?

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the 2025 World Series favorites with odds of +250.

Who won the World Series last year?

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in five games to win the 2024 World Series.

When was the last time the World Series was won back-to-back?

The New York Yankees were the last team to win the World Series in back-to-back years when they won three straight championships from 1998-2000.

What percentage of Game 1 winners win the World Series?

According to Sports Insider, the team that wins the first game of the World Series wins the series 64.6% of the time.

When will the World Series be decided?

The 2025 World Series will begin in late October and conclude by early November. The 2024 Fall Classic finished on Oct. 30 (five games).

How to watch the World Series

The World Series is broadcast by FOX until 2028.

Who has won the most World Series?

The New York Yankees have won the most World Series with 27. They've won the American League pennant 40 times.

What is the World Series trophy called?

The winners of the World Series are given the Commissioner's Trophy.

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Andrew Brennan

Andrew Brennan is a publishing editor for Sportsbook Review. He also heads the website’s MLB coverage, from the various futures markets to daily picks. Andrew believes a math-based approach is the best way to enjoy long-term success in sports betting, and he’s spent the better part of the last year fine-tuning his own process for MLB, NBA, and NFL picks. Andrew uses eight different sportsbooks to find the best odds available and various projection models to gather as much information as he can. His most used sportsbooks are bet365, FanDuel, and theScore Bet. When it comes to daily projection models, he regularly references NumberFire across all sports, as it’s one of the best free tools available. In terms of which daily markets Andrew attacks, he almost exclusively bets on pitcher strikeouts for baseball. When the winter rolls around, you’ll see him providing more variety when it comes to the NBA (points, assists, rebounds) and NFL (almost any offensive-based player prop). He used these tools to go +150 units in 2023. Andrew is also a passionate fantasy sports player. He’s played fantasy football, fantasy Premier League, and fantasy baseball for the last decade. He graduated from Durham College with his diploma in journalism after earning his degree in law from Carleton University. He’s worked in sports media since early 2017, first contributing at FanSided before moving to theScore. He joined SBR in 2022.