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Author: Anthony Vlahovic
Last Updated: 31 March, 2025
2025 MLB League Winner Odds
Becoming a World Series champion is the goal for all MLB teams, but winning a pennant is nothing to brush off. Before teams can fight for a World Series ring, they must first complete the pennant in their respective league, which is another bragging point for fans arguing which franchise is historically better. In 2024, two powerhouse franchises returned to the top as the Yankees and Dodgers broke through to the World Series.
Both teams have opened as the favorites to win their respective league in 2025, and below, we’ll look at the updated odds for each team to win the AL or NL across all the top sportsbooks in Arizona.
2025 AL Winner - Best Odds
Team | Opening Odds | Current Best Odds |
|---|---|---|
New York Yankees | +290 | +400 (DraftKings) |
Baltimore Orioles | +450 | +700 (BetMGM) |
Houston Astros | +550 | +750 (BetMGM*) |
Texas Rangers | +1200 | +850 (Bet365) |
Boston Red Sox | +1700 | +850 (DraftKings) |
Minnesota Twins | +1300 | +1400 (Bet365) |
Seattle Mariners | +1200 | +1200 (Bet365) |
Detroit Tigers | +1300 | +1300 (DraftKings) |
Kansas City Royals | +1800 | +1400 (BetMGM*) |
Cleveland Guardians | +1200 | +1700 (DraftKings*) |
Tampa Bay Rays | +3000 | +2200 (Bet365*) |
Toronto Blue Jays | +3000 | +3000 (DraftKings*) |
Athletics | +7500 | +10,000 (DraftKings) |
Los Angeles Angels | +12,000 | +12,000 (DraftKings) |
Chicago White Sox | +20,000 | +25,000 (BetMGM*) |
Odds as of March 31, 2025
* = the same odds are offered by multiple sportsbooks.
2025 AL Winner Top 10 Contenders
Team | DraftKings | BetMGM | Bet365 |
|---|---|---|---|
New York Yankees | +400 | +350 | +380 |
Baltimore Orioles | +650 | +700 | +550 |
Houston Astros | +650 | +750 | +750 |
Texas Rangers | +750 | +800 | +850 |
Boston Red Sox | +850 | +725 | +700 |
Minnesota Twins | +1000 | +1200 | +1400 |
Seattle Mariners | +950 | +1100 | +1200 |
Detroit Tigers | +1300 | +1100 | +1000 |
Kansas City Royals | +1300 | +1400 | +1400 |
Tampa Bay Rays | +1600 | +2200 | +2200 |
*Odds as of March 31, 2025
Current American League Favorites
New York Yankees: Strong fundamentals were not something the Yankees had all season, and while they would reach the World Series for the first time since 2009, those fundamental mistakes would be their downfall. While injuries have already started piling up for New York this season, they certainly still have the talent to return to the Fall Classic. With a nice mix of veterans and young guys in the lineup, the question becomes whether the Yankees' pitching staff can step up without Gerrit Cole this season.
Baltimore Orioles: The young Orioles took another step forward during the regular season, but their postseason struggles continued as the Royals swept them at home. Baltimore is in a good spot moving forward regarding its lineup, but many believe that Baltimore did not do enough to address its pitching staff this off-season, especially after losing Corbin Burnes.
Houston Astros: For the first time in a long time, baseball fans did not see the Astros in the ALCS. Houston returned this season with Yordan Alvarez leading their lineup, but the rest of the lineup looks a lot different than it has over the past few years. Without Kyle Tucker or Alex Bregman, Houston will need to rely on some of their young talent to step up, including Cam Smith, who was acquired in the Tucker trade.
2025 NL Winner - Best Odds
Team | Opening Odds | Current Best Odds |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles Dodgers | +215 | +150 (DraftKings) |
Atlanta Braves | +425 | +525 (BetMGM) |
New York Mets | +700 | +750 (DraftKings) |
Philadelphia Phillies | +550 | +650 (BetMGM) |
San Diego Padres | +850 | +1500 (Bet365*) |
Arizona Diamondbacks | +1600 | +1500 (Bet365) |
Chicago Cubs | +1800 | +1500 (DraftKings*) |
Milwaukee Brewers | +2200 | +2500 (BetMGM*) |
San Francisco Giants | +4500 | +5000 (Bet365) |
Cincinnati Reds | +2800 | +5000 (DraftKings) |
St. Louis Cardinals | +3000 | +6000 (BetMGM) |
Pittsburgh Pirates | +5000 | +6600 (BetMGM) |
Washington Nationals | +8000 | +12,500 (Bet365*) |
Miami Marlins | +13,000 | +30,000 (Bet365) |
Colorado Rockies | +20,000 | +30,000 (Bet365) |
Odds as of March 31, 2025
* = the same odds are offered by multiple sportsbooks.
2025 NL Winner Top 10 Contenders
Team | DraftKings | BetMGM | Bet365 |
|---|---|---|---|
Los Angeles Dodgers | +150 | +140 | +125 |
Atlanta Braves | +450 | +525 | +500 |
New York Mets | +750 | +700 | +550 |
Philadelphia Phillies | +600 | +650 | +600 |
San Diego Padres | +1500 | +1400 | +1500 |
Arizona Diamondbacks | +1400 | +1400 | +1500 |
Chicago Cubs | +1500 | +1400 | +1500 |
Milwaukee Brewers | +2500 | +2500 | +2500 |
San Francisco Giants | +3500 | +4000 | +5000 |
St. Louis Cardinals | +3500 | +6000 | +5000 |
*Odds as of March 31, 2025
Current National League Favorites
Los Angeles Dodgers: The reigning World Series champions returned a ton of crucial pieces for the 2025 season, and to make things even better, they will likely have Shohei Ohtani joining their rotation after he put up an MVP season at DH. LA is always one of the biggest spenders in the offseason, and this year has been no different, as the Dodgers started the offseason by signing Blake Snell and Michael Conforto. They also added prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, along with relievers Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates, making them the team to beat once again in the NL.
Atlanta Braves: Injuries derailed the Atlanta Braves' 2024 season, and while Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuna won't be ready for the start of the 2025 season, they are expected to return at some point. Atlanta still has a ton of talent on their roster, and with a bunch of young arms ready to join the rotation, the Braves should have no problem getting back to the top of the NL throughout the season.
New York Mets: The Mets surprised everyone last season by reaching the NLCS, and they have since surprised everyone again by outbidding the Yankees for Juan Soto. With Soto in the mix, the Mets have one of the better lineups in baseball, and while that will undoubtedly put them on a good path for another NLCS appearance, the determining factor for NY this season will be their pitching staff.
Past American League Pennant Winners & Odds
Season | Winner | Opening odds | Mid-season odds |
|---|---|---|---|
2024 | New York Yankees | +750 | +275 |
2023 | Texas Rangers | +2500 | +475 |
2022 | Houston Astros | +375 | +200 |
2021 | Houston Astros | +1100 | +225 |
2020 | Tampa Bay Rays | +1200 | +557 |
2019 | Houston Astros | +295 | +215 |
Previous National League Pennant Winners & Odds
Season | Winner | Opening odds | Mid-season odds |
|---|---|---|---|
2024 | Los Angeles Dodgers | +380 | +175 |
2023 | Arizona Diamondbacks | +3500 | +1200 |
2022 | Philadelphia Phillies | +1400 | +2000 |
2021 | Atlanta Braves | +450 | +175 |
2020 | Los Angeles Dodgers | +285 | +152 |
2019 | Washington Nationals | +800 | +1250 |
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