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2026 World Series Odds Tracker – Dodgers Still Favored to Three-Peat Nearing Midseason

Ian Jones

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  • This page tracks the odds to win the 2026 World Series, starting in Spring Training and continuing all the way to the World Series
  • Angeles Dodgers are the unquestioned World Series favorites at +200, while Tampa Bay has drastically shortened from an opening +5000 to +2000
  • Below, you’ll find the 2026 World Series odds for all 30 teams and can see how their odds change throughout the season

This page tracks the current odds to win the 2026 World Series. The graph below displays the average 2026 World Series odds for all 30 MLB teams, starting during Spring Training and running throughout the season, all the way to final game of the Fall Classic.

We’ll also be updating the best available odds at various sportsbooks for all of the top MLB teams in the table that follows. The remainder of the page outlines World Series history, stats, and figures, broken down by divisions within the American League and National League.

2026 World Series Odds

The Los Angeles Dodgers currently command the futures board as the clear betting favorites to win the World Series at +200 odds at DraftKings. Their market dominance is staggering, sitting well ahead of the New York Yankees (+550) and the Seattle Mariners (+800). Translating to an implied probability of 33.3%, the Dodgers’ position at the top of the board is justified by the data. Boasting an elite 42-23 record, their star-studded roster and lethal pitching rotation make them a formidable matchup.

However, handicapping a favorite at such short odds requires strict bankroll management. While Los Angeles profiles as the most complete team in baseball, the inherent variance of the MLB postseason means locking up capital for a relatively small return (+200) might not yield a mathematical edge for every bettor. Still, for those looking for the safest futures play with the highest win probability, the Dodgers remain the unquestioned team to beat.

World Series Betting Favorites 2026

World Series odds update every 30-60 minutes from the top sports betting apps available, including DraftKings Sportsbook.

  

World Series Odds Movement Timeline

  • June 7 – Bolstered by a 39-23 record, Milwaukee’s odds have nearly halved at BetMGM, moving from an opening +3000 to +1700. This momentum is catalyzed by a .629 win percentage and a profitable 28-18 record against right-handed starters. Recognizing their league-best 44-21 record, DraftKings slashed the Braves’ opening +1600 odds to +900. Atlanta’s ruthless 23-10 road record has established them as premier, undeniable World Series contenders
  • May 21 – Tampa Bay’s odds have shortened drastically from +5000 to +1700 on DraftKings. This massive line movement is fueled by an MLB-best 33-15 record (.688) and a dominant 19-5 showing at Tropicana Field, forcing the market to recognize them as elite title threats. The struggling Mets (21-28) have experienced a sharp market decline, fading from +1500 to +5500.
  • May 11 – The Astros experienced a dramatic collapse on the board, fading from +1300 to +6500 since Opening Day. This drastic fall is directly tied to their abysmal 16-25 start, a 7-15 road record, and severe pitching woes that have sparked trade rumors. The Cubs surged from +2200 to +950 on DraftKings, vaulting into the top tier of the market. Their tremendous 27-14 record is anchored by an incredible 18-5 performance at home, compelling sportsbooks to drastically cut their payout potential.
  • January 16 – Opening Day is still two months away, but the early favorites for the 2026 World Series are starting to take shape. The Los Angeles Dodgers (+250) were already big favorites to three-peat, and that was before signing all-star outfielder Kyle Tucker yesterday. A little further down the odds table, but not by too much, are the New York Yankees (+850), Seattle Mariners (+1300), Philadelphia Phillies (+1300), and Toronto Blue Jays (+1500). Incidentally, the Jays weren’t just runners-up to LA in last year’s Fall Classic; apparently the Dodgers beat them to signing Tucker, too.

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Handicapping World Series Futures: Best & Worst Value Bets

To find a statistical edge, we rank all 30 teams by winning percentage and pitching efficiency, comparing that to their World Series odds ranking (where 1 equals the shortest odds/favorite). Discrepancies between these metrics highlight potential plus-money value or inflated lines.

BEST VALUE BETS (Top 5 Undervalued Teams)

TeamRecordWin% RankWorld Series Odds RankDifferenceCurrent Odds
St. Louis Cardinals34-28725+18+16000
Chicago White Sox34-30822+14+10000
Washington Nationals33-321529+14+50000
Miami Marlins30-352127+6+40000
Cleveland Guardians37-29611+5+2800

The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox represent massive value anomalies. St. Louis ranks 7th in winning percentage but is priced as an extreme longshot (+16000). Washington (+14 difference) is likely overperforming its metrics, struggling with run prevention (4.61 ERA, 5.28 runs allowed per game). Cleveland offers the sharpest, most realistic value, pairing a solid 3.67 ERA (3.95 runs allowed per game) with a top-six record while floating outside the top 10 in odds.

WORST VALUE / MOST OVERVALUED (Top 5 Overvalued Teams)

TeamRecordWin% RankWorld Series Odds RankDifferenceCurrent Odds
Toronto Blue Jays31-34189-9+2000
Seattle Mariners34-31113-8+800
Boston Red Sox27-352517-8+6500
Houston Astros30-362215-7+6000
Texas Rangers31-331710-7+2500

Recreational money frequently anchors to preseason narratives, leaving teams like Toronto and Houston significantly overvalued. Houston maintains top-15 odds despite ranking 22nd in winning percentage, backed by historical pedigree rather than their bloated 4.92 ERA (5.02 runs allowed per game). The Mariners present an interesting mathematical exception; holding the 3rd-shortest odds (+800) despite ranking 11th in wins, Seattle’s elite run suppression

Recent World Series Champions

YearWinner
2025Los Angeles Dodgers
2024Los Angeles Dodgers
2023Texas Rangers
2022Houston Astros
2021Atlanta Braves
2020Los Angeles Dodgers
2019Washington Nationals
2018Boston Red Sox
2017Houston Astros
2016Chicago Cubs

Dissecting the last decade of World Series results reveals a concentrated concentration of power. The Los Angeles Dodgers (2025, 2024, 2020) and Houston Astros (2022, 2017) account for half of the last ten championships, establishing clear modern dynasties. Despite these heavy favorites consistently cashing tickets, the remaining five years highlight the variance inherent to October baseball. Emerging champions like the Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, and Washington Nationals prove that well-constructed underdogs can still generate massive ROIs in the postseason futures market.

All-Time World Series Titles by Franchise

TeamWorld Series TitlesLast World Series
New York Yankees272009
St. Louis Cardinals112011
Los Angeles Dodgers92025
Boston Red Sox92018
Athletics91989
San Francisco Giants82014
Cincinnati Reds51990
Pittsburgh Pirates51979
Atlanta Braves42021
Detroit Tigers41984
Chicago Cubs32016
Chicago White Sox32005
Minnesota Twins31991
Baltimore Orioles31983
Houston Astros22022
Kansas City Royals22015
Philadelphia Phillies22008
Miami Marlins22003
Toronto Blue Jays21993
New York Mets21986
Cleveland Guardians21948
Texas Rangers12023
Washington Nationals12019
Los Angeles Angels12002
Arizona Diamondbacks12001
Colorado Rockies0N/A
Milwaukee Brewers0N/A
San Diego Padres0N/A
Seattle Mariners0N/A
Tampa Bay Rays0N/A

The historical landscape of MLB championships illustrates a stark contrast between entrenched juggernauts and modern parity. The New York Yankees remain an unparalleled outlier with 27 World Series titles, though their futures backers have endured a drought since 2009. The St. Louis Cardinals follow with 11 championships but have also failed to cash a World Series ticket since 2011. Other legacy franchises like the Athletics and Cleveland Guardians are battling massive dry spells, last cashing in 1989 and 1948, respectively.

Conversely, the Los Angeles Dodgers (most recently in 2025) and Boston Red Sox (2018) have dominated the modern betting handle. While championships historically pool at the top, the variance in recent decades favors bettors looking for emerging value. First-time winners like the Texas Rangers (2023) and Washington Nationals (2019) have broken through, while franchises like the Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, and Tampa Bay Rays continue to field highly competitive rosters as they hunt for their first-ever World Series payout.

World Series Betting Promo Codes

Online sportsbooks are replete with betting bonuses and promo codes that can be applied to World Series action. Depending on the sportsbook, you may be able to get up to $1,500 in bonuses to wager on the winner of the Fall Classic.

Follow the links in the table below to see the available World Series promo codes at the North America’s best legal online sportsbooks.

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Where Can I Bet on the World Series?

Betting on the World Series is available basically year-round at all of the sportsbooks listed in the table above, plus other sports betting sites and apps. Sports bettors can bet on anything from the Cy Young Award winner to the MLB season MVP.  For a more expansive list of the best World Series betting sites, check out the best MLB betting sites.

World Series Odds FAQ

Who won the World Series last year?

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2025 World Series, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games.

Who is the favorite to win the 2026 World Series?

The Los Angeles Dodgers have opened to as World Series favorites in 2026, to potentially win a third World Series in a row. The New York Yankees, early favorites in 2025, are again just behind the Dodgers. The remainder of the Top 5 favorites in 2026 include the Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, and Toronto Blue Jays, the 2025 World Series runners-up.

AL East World Series History

TeamAL East TitlesLast WS ChampionshipLast WS Appearance
Baltimore Orioles1019831983
Boston Red Sox1020182018
New York Yankees2120092024
Tampa Bay Rays4N/A2020
Toronto Blue Jays719932025

AL Central World Series History

TeamAL Central TitlesLast WS ChampionshipLast WS Appearance
Chicago White Sox420052005
Cleveland Guardians1319482016
Detroit Tigers419842012
Kansas City Royals120152015
Minnesota Twins919911991

AL West World Series History

TeamAL West TitlesLast WS ChampionshipLast WS Appearance
Athletics1719891990
Houston Astros720222022
Los Angeles Angels920022002
Seattle Mariners4N/AN/A
Texas Rangers720232023

NL East World Series History

TeamNL East TitlesLast WS ChampionshipLast WS Appearance
Atlanta Braves1820212021
Miami Marlins020032003
New York Mets619862015
Philadelphia Phillies1320082022
Washington Nationals520192019

NL Central World Series History

TeamNL Central TitlesLast WS ChampionshipLast WS Appearance
Chicago Cubs620162016
Cincinnati Reds319901990
Milwaukee Brewers6N/A1982
Pittsburgh Pirates019791979
St. Louis Cardinals1220112013

NL West World Series History

TeamNL West TitlesLast WS ChampionshipLast WS Appearance
Arizona Diamondbacks520012023
Colorado Rockies0N/A2007
Los Angeles Dodgers2320252025
San Diego Padres5N/A1998
San Francisco Giants920142014

Most Head-to-Head World Series Matchups

Teams# of Head-to-Head World Series Matchups
Yankees vs Dodgers12
Yankees vs Giants7
Yankees vs Cardinals5
Yankees vs Braves4
Cardinals vs Red Sox4
Cubs vs Tigers4
Athletics vs Giants4

 

Teams That Have Never Won a World Series Title

TeamInceptionWorld Series Appearances
Colorado Rockies19931
Milwaukee Brewers19701
San Diego Padres19692
Seattle Mariners19770
Tampa Bay Rays19982

Every Major League team enters the season with the hope of winning the World Series, but only one squad can ultimately come out on top. Here are the five remaining MLB franchises that are still waiting to win their very first title.


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Ian Jones
Ian Jones

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With a background in content marketing, literature, and design, Ian has been bringing a little bit of everything to SBD since 2021. In addition to having penned articles for Eighty-Six Forever, Ian can and will talk your ear off over almost any sport you can think of.

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