⚾ World Series Odds & Favorites 2026: Dodgers Still on Top Over Yankees, Braves
The two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers are still sitting atop the World Series odds, with the NL West leaders now getting +200 betting odds.
There's a sizable gap to the next closest contender, which is the New York Yankees (+525). Another divide follows to the Atlanta Braves (+900) and Seattle Mariners (+1000). The Milwaukee Brewers then round out the top five (+1500), while the Phillies (+1800) and Rays (+2200) are in long-shot territory.
π World Series odds 2026
Here are the live World Series odds from our best sports betting sites to help with your MLB picks.
βοΈ World Series bets
Here are the World Series bets the SBR team is making throughout the 2026 MLB season.
| Bet (odds) | SBR analyst | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Phillies (+1500 via FanDuel) | Dustin Saracini | March 23, 2026 |
| Rays (+4000 via Caesars) | Corey Scott | May 13, 2026 |
| Braves (+900 via Caesars) | Sean Tomlinson | June 9, 2026 |
Saracini: The Philadelphia Phillies will forever be on my radar. They are the perfect combo of talent and value almost every year, and every year they flame out early in the playoffs. Something has to give in 2026, though, right? At +1500 at FanDuel, there isn't a better bet to make right now. Armed with a top-10 pitching staff in baseball (3.73 ERA was good for ninth in MLB), the Phillies boast a top five offense across the board. I'll hop on that train one more time before Opening Day.
Scott: Do I think the Rays have a better shot at winning the World Series than the Dodgers? Of course not. But +4000 odds - which imply just a 2.44% chance - feel disrespectful. My fair price on the Rays is closer to 5%, so Iβm willing to grab the value at Caesars. Tampa Bay owns the best record in the American League as I write this, and while that doesnβt necessarily mean it will be the best team by playoff time, I want to get ahead of the market in case the Rays continue winning at this pace.
Tomlinson: Yes, there was better value earlier on the Braves. But we can still grab whatever remains of their appeal, and +900 over a week into June for a club with an already massive lead in its division and the second-best run differential leaguewide is still a mighty fine ticket to own. That's especially true when we consider the pricing chasm back of the Dodgers, even though Los Angeles sports a slightly worse record.
π Opening World Series odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Dodgers | +370 |
| Yankees | +800 |
| Phillies | +1100 |
| Mariners | +1300 |
| Mets | +1500 |
| Astros | +1600 |
| Braves | +2000 |
| Blue Jays | +2000 |
| Red Sox | +2000 |
| Padres | +2200 |
| Brewers | +2200 |
| Cubs | +2500 |
| Tigers | +3000 |
| Reds | +3500 |
| Rangers | +4000 |
| Giants | +4000 |
| Orioles | +4000 |
| Guardians | +4000 |
| Royals | +4500 |
| Rays | +5000 |
| Diamondbacks | +6000 |
| Twins | +8000 |
| Athletics | +10000 |
| Cardinals | +12500 |
| Marlins | +15000 |
| Pirates | +25000 |
| Angels | +25000 |
| White Sox | +50000 |
| Rockies | +50000 |
| Nationals | +50000 |
π World Series odds history
| Year | Team | Preseason odds | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dodgers | +500 | Blue Jays |
| 2024 | Dodgers | +800 | Yankees |
| 2023 | Rangers | +5000 | Diamondbacks |
| 2022 | Astros | +1000 | Phillies |
| 2021 | Braves | +1000 | Astros |
| 2020 | Dodgers | +385 | Rays |
| 2019 | Nationals | +1600 | Astros |
| 2018 | Red Sox | +1150 | Dodgers |
| 2017 | Astros | +1200 | Dodgers |
| 2016 | Cubs | +660 | Guardians |
| 2015 | Royals | +3300 | Mets |
β World Series FAQs
Who is the World Series favorite?
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the 2026 World Series favorite at +200 odds.
Who won the World Series last year?
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games to win the 2025 World Series.
When is the World Series?
The 2026 World Series will begin in late October and conclude by early November. The 2025 Fall Classic finished on Nov. 1 (seven games).
How to watch the World Series
The World Series is broadcast by FOX until 2028.
Who has won the most World Series?
The New York Yankees have won the most World Series with 27. They've won the American League pennant 40 times.
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