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There’s a new World Series favorite heading into the divisional round.
But it’s also a familiar one.
The Dodgers (+320), who were favorites to repeat nearly all season long before a late-season dip, reclaimed favorite status after sweeping the Reds in two games during their wild-card matchup.
2025 World Series odds
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after flying out against the Cincinnati Reds in the fourth inning during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesAfter surviving the first round of the postseason, the Dodgers take over the top spot from the Phillies (+475), who were brief World Series favorites after earning a wild-card round bye.
With a series win over the rival Red Sox, the Yankees (+550) are now tied with the Mariners for best World Series odds of any team in the American League.
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The top-seeded Blue Jays, who host the Bombers in Game 1 on Saturday and won eight of 13 regular-season clashes between the teams, own the third-best odds at +850.
The National League’s top seed, Milwaukee, is actually getting little respect with its 8/1 odds marking the lowest of any of the four teams left in the league.
Aaron Judge hits an RBI single in the fifth inning of the Yankees’ 4-3 win over the Red Sox on Game 2 of their AL wild-card series. Robert Sabo for New York PostThe Cubs, whom they meet in the NLDS, sit slightly ahead at +750 odds.
The Tigers are the biggest long shot left among the eight teams with their +950 odds.
The Dodgers came into the season as a massive favorite to repeat in 2025.
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