The L.A. Dodgers came through as the World Series favorites in 2024, capturing their first championship since 2020 after defeating the Yankees in five games. Bookmakers believe the Dodgers can go back-to-back, especially after adding left-hander Blake Snell to the rotation. But who else can challenge the defending champs? Let’s take a look at some of the contenders, and the latest odds on Betonline.
Los Angeles Dodgers +350
Since 2001, only four preseason favorites have won the World Series, including L.A. in 2024. And when you think about it, this team is actually better than last year. Shohei Ohtani is expected to return to the mound, along with Snell in the starting rotation. There is also talk that they could land Japanese ace Roki Sasaki. Additionally, the lineup continues to be the best in baseball. Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Teoscar Hernandez all return. While they are the team to beat, the odds don’t offer the greatest value.
New York Mets +800
All it takes is signing the biggest free agent and you become a World Series contender. The Mets took big action after signing Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765-million deal. He improves New York’s chances, especially coming off a season where the Mets made a second-half surge to get into the postseason and then took the Dodgers to six games in the NLCS.
New York Yankees +800
While they did lose Soto, the Yankees made some big moves, adding Max Fried and trading for star closer Devin Williams. This gives the Bronx Bombers a chance to get back to the Fall Classic as much of the roster returns. They are still in the running for Roki Sasaki, and if the Japanese star does choose the Big Apple (Yanks, not Mets), he could be the difference-maker New York needs.
Atlanta Braves +850
The Braves were considered contenders a year ago, but injuries hampered them all season. Spencer Strider, Austin Riley, and Ronald Acuña Jr. all missed big parts of the season, yet Atlanta still won 89 games. This team did win the World Series in 2021 and is still a strong contender that should be able to bounce back after a down year.
Dark Horse Shot
Boston Red Sox +2000
While they’ve only made the playoffs once in the last six seasons, the Red Sox offer some value, especially after adding pitcher Garrett Crochet in a big trade. The starters ranked seventh overall with a 3.81 ERA, a big improvement from their 4.68 ERA the previous season. Boston finished 5 games back of a playoff spot, and if they can add a couple more pieces, they could be tough in the AL East.
2025 World Series Odds
- Los Angeles Dodgers +350
- Atlanta Braves +800
- New York Mets +800
- New York Yankees +800
- Philadelphia Phillies +1200
- Houston Astros +1400
- Baltimore Orioles +1600
- San Diego Padres +1600
- Boston Red Sox +2000
- Chicago Cubs +2200
- Arizona Diamondbacks +2800
- Cleveland Guardians +2800
- Texas Rangers +2800
- Minnesota Twins +3300
- Seattle Mariners +3300
- Detroit Tigers +4000
- Milwaukee Brewers +4000
- Kansas City Royals +5000
- Tampa Bay Rays +5000
- Cincinnati Reds +6000
- San Francisco Giants +6600
- Toronto Blue Jays +6600
- Los Angeles Angels +8000
- St. Louis Cardinals +8000
- Pittsburgh Pirates +10000
- Oakland Athletics +15000
- Washington Nationals +15000
- Miami Marlins +30000
- Colorado Rockies +40000
- Chicago White Sox +50000