2025 MLB Betting Preview: World Series Odds Favor The Dodgers

Last October, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in five games to win their eighth World Series Championship as a franchise. Tomorrow, the 2025 MLB season begins, and according to World Series betting sites, the Dodgers are favored to win back-to-back titles.

The New York Yankees are the most favored team to represent the American League and meet the Dodgers in the World Series.

2025 World Series Futures

  • Los Angeles Dodgers +230
  • Atlanta Braves +850
  • New York Yankees +900
  • New York Mets +1100
  • Philadelphia Phillies +1100
  • Baltimore Orioles +1500
  • Boston Red Sox +1800
  • Texas Rangers +2000
  • Houston Astros +2100
  • San Diego Padres +2500
  • Seattle Mariners +2800
  • Arizona Diamondbacks +3000
  • Chicago Cubs +3000
  • Detroit Tigers +3000
  • Minnesota Twins +3300
  • Cleveland Guardians +4000
  • Kansas City Royals +4000
  • Milwaukee Brewers +4500
  • Tampa Bay Rays +5000
  • Toronto Blue Jays +5500
  • Cincinnati Reds +7500
  • San Francisco Giants +9000
  • Pittsburgh Pirates +13000
  • St. Louis Cardinals +13000
  • Athletics +20000
  • Los Angeles Angels +20000
  • Washington Nationals +35000
  • Chicago White Sox +50000
  • Colorado Rockies +50000
  • Miami Marlins +50000

In 2024, LA finished the regular season with a win-loss record of 98-64, winning the NL West division with a five-game lead on the San Diego Padres. This season, prop bets at MLB sportsbook sites project that the Dodgers will win at least 105 games.

Los Angeles Dodgers Wins – 2025 Regular Season Wins

  • Over 104.5 -140
  • Under 104.5 +105

The Yankees were 94-68 last season, and this year they are predicted to finish with under 88 wins but still make the MLB Playoffs and take home the AL Championship.

New York Yankees Wins – 2025 Regular Season Wins

  • Over 88.5 -110
  • Under 88.5 -120

It is difficult to succeed in the league without offensive output. The following MLB futures are taking action on the player who will hit the most home runs this year, and the two sluggers in the lead play for the Dodgers and Yankees.

Player To Hit the Most Home Runs – 2025 Regular Season

  • Aaron Judge (NYY) +300
  • Shohei Ohtani (LAD) +500
  • Kyle Schwarber (PHI) +1000
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. (SD) +1800
  • Pete Alonso (NYM) +1800
  • Yordan Alvarez (HOU) +1800
  • Anthony Santander (TOR) +2500
  • Brent Rooker (ATH) +2500
  • Matt Olson (ATL) +2500
  • Gunnar Henderson (BAL) +3000
  • Juan Soto (NYM) +3000
  • Kyle Tucker (CHC) +3500
  • Mike Trout (LAA) +3500
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) +3500
  • Bryce Harper (PHI) +4000
  • Christian Walker (HOU) +4000
  • Jose Ramirez (CLE) +4000

In the lead is Aaron Judge of the Yankees, who hit the most home runs in 2024 (58). Rated second is Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers, who finished second last season, hitting 54 homers.

Anthony Santander is ranked 7th according to the odds, but he finished third last season with 44 home runs.

Pitcher To Record the Most Wins – 2025 Regular Season

  • Tarik Skubal (DET) +750
  • Zack Wheeler (PHI) +850
  • Paul Skenes (PIT) +1100
  • Chris Sale (ATL) +1300
  • Corbin Burnes (ARI) +1500
  • Dylan Cease (SD) +1500
  • Garrett Crochet (BOS) +1500
  • Blake Snell (LAD) +1800
  • Gerrit Cole (NYY) +1800
  • Jacob deGrom (TEX) +1800
  • Logan Webb (SF) +1800
  • Pablo López (MIN) +1800
  • Aaron Nola (PHI) +2000
  • Framber Valdez (HOU) +2200
  • Michael King (SD) +2500

Last season, Chris Sale (Atlanta Braves) and Tarik Skubal (Detroit Lions) tied for the lead with pitching wins with 18 wins apiece. Skubal is favored to record the most wins in 2025, while Sale is rated fourth with a +1300 moneyline.

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