With summer coming to a close and fall having officially begun, it can only mean one thing: playoff baseball is near. As we enter the final days of the 2025 MLB regular season, this year’s postseason landscape is beginning to take shape.
The MLB playoffs are set to begin on September 30, giving bettors just over a week to study the top teams and make a prediction on who will be crowned this year’s World Series champions. While there are still a few divisional battles and wild card spots to be decided, it’s never too early to check out the latest odds at Bodog.
Let’s take a look at some of the more intriguing World Series futures currently available and get more familiar with some of the top contenders to win the 2025 World Series.
Philadelphia Phillies +430
The Phillies are currently the favourites to win the 2025 World Series and it’s not hard to see why. They have one of the most complete pitching staffs in the game, even after losing Zack Wheeler for the season. Christopher Sanchez and Ranger Suarez have been great down the stretch and lead a solid rotation into the playoffs.
Philadelphia has plenty of offensive firepower, starting with NL home run leader, Kyle Schwarber. With 53 home runs and counting, the Phillies’ DH is enjoying a career season and has the ability to change the game with a swing of his bat. Paired with Bryce Harper, facing the heart of the Phillies lineup is a daunting task for just about any MLB pitcher.
Playing in a disappointing NL East, Philadelphia has already locked up the division to earn their spot in the playoffs. After seeing this team take a three-game set with the Dodgers just last week, it’s not hard to picture them doing the same in this year’s NLCS.
Los Angeles Dodgers +450
To the surprise of absolutely no one, the Dodgers are one of the top contenders to repeat as World Series champions. Los Angeles hasn’t been as dominant as expected this season, but they have more than enough firepower to turn it on at a moment’s notice.
Their batting lineup is downright scary, with the likes of Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani all capable of terrorizing opposing pitchers. When healthy, the Dodgers have one of the better starting rotations in baseball. They’ve dealt with a few injuries this season, but it looks like their top arms should be back in time for the postseason.
Los Angeles has a three-game lead over the Padres and should be able to wrap up their fourth straight NL West title later this week. If you plan on backing the Dodgers to win the World Series, you may want to lock in your futures bet now, because the odds are likely to dip once they clinch the division.
Seattle Mariners +575
Even if Seattle played on the moon, it’s safe to bet you still would have heard about the season Cal Raleigh is having. The switch-hitter is enjoying a record-breaking year for the Mariners, sitting on 58 home runs, the all-time mark for catchers. With Raleigh wielding the big bat and timely contributions from guys like Julio Rodriguez and Randy Arozarena, Seattle can hit for power.
The team’s real question mark heading into the playoffs is their pitching staff. While they haven’t been terrible, putting up the seventh-best ERA (3.88) in the AL, the expectations were high heading into the year. They have a talented rotation led by Bryan Woo, as well as one of the game’s top closers in Andres Munoz.
Maybe it’s because they play in the Pacific Northwest, but the Mariners never seem to get the national spotlight they deserve. That lack of respect has led to some decent betting value. With a three-game lead over the Astros in the AL West and a postseason berth all but assured, Seattle has become a popular dark horse to make a run at the 2025 World Series.
Milwaukee Brewers +700
With a 95-61 record heading into the final week of the season, the Brewers own the best record in the majors. The team has already secured their third straight NL Central title and is closing in on the franchise mark for wins in a season (96). It’s not often you’ll see such big odds for the best team in baseball.
Milwaukee may not have the batting power of the Dodgers and Phillies, but this team is more than capable of producing on offense. With guys like Christian Yelich, Jackson Chourio and Brice Turang, the Brewers lead the NL in hits, batting average and OBP.
They boast a balanced rotation and a strong bullpen, but both units are dealing with some injuries at the moment. They can secure a bye to the NLDS with a strong finish, and the extra rest would go a long way for a team that could easily represent the National League in this year’s World Series.
Toronto Blue Jays +800
As the Blue Jays inch closer to their first AL East title since 2015, it’s hard not to get excited about this team’s World Series chances. Toronto has one of the best starting rotations in the majors, with veterans like Kevin Gausman, Jose Berrios, Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer. Add in some youth with Trey Yesavage and it’s clear this team has an embarrassment of riches on the mound.
Toronto has a bit of everything in their batting lineup; Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is always a threat at the plate, while Bo Bichette leads the majors in hits and George Springer is having his best season in years. The entire lineup contributes, which is a big reason why the Blue Jays lead the majors in hits and batting average. Toronto has the best record in the American League and all of Canada is ready to cheer them on during this year’s postseason run. With a 50-25 mark at home, you can expect the Rogers Centre to be rocking come the postseason. At +800, the Blue Jays may just offer the best value when it comes to betting on this year’s World Series.