The 2026 World Series odds are on the move! After a dizzying postseason, the Dodgers claimed victory over the Blue Jays in Game 7 to win the '25 Fall Classic, marking the club's second straight World Series win. Now, a busy offseason has the oddsboard in a good spot heading into '26.
Now, the Dodgers are overwhelming favorites to make it three World Series in a row after adding four-time All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker on a four-year, $240 million contract. The usual suspects of competing teams (Yankees and Phillies) follow L.A. on the odds board, though the gap has widened considerably.
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2026 World Series Odds
| Teams | Odds |
|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | - - |
| Athletics | - - |
| Atlanta Braves | - - |
| Baltimore Orioles | - - |
| Boston Red Sox | - - |
| Chicago Cubs | - - |
| Chicago White Sox | - - |
| Cincinnati Reds | - - |
| Cleveland Guardians | - - |
| Colorado Rockies | - - |
World Series Odds: Tucker Signing Strengthens Three-Peat Bid
The Dodgers pulled off a remarkable World Series comeback, punctuating their second straight title with an electric 11th-inning win in Game 7 of the '25 championship. Los Angeles trailed 3-2 at one point in the series and rallied for two straight road wins to steal a ring away from Toronto. Yoshinobu Yamamoto ultimately won World Series MVP, as he made three appearances in the Fall Classic. On offense, the Dodgers' deep lineup kept every game within reach.
L.A. is in an even better spot for a three-peat in 2026 following the Tucker addition. The 28-year-old outfielder brings Gold Glove defense and a consistent bat that has produced four All-Star selections and a 2022 World Series championship with Houston. Tucker hit .266/.377/.464 with 22 home runs and 25 stolen bases in 136 games with the Cubs last season, showing his elite combination of power, patience, and speed.
No major pieces are departing (minus Clayton Kershaw's retirement), and star Shohei Ohtani should be good for a full season of two-way action. With the Dodgers' now-deeper lineup featuring Tucker, Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman, plus a rotation anchored by Ohtani, Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, and newly signed closer Edwin Diaz, the Dodgers have improved their championship odds to +225 on most sportsbooks.
That's down from +350 at opening and +300 before the Tucker signing, reflecting the market's belief that Los Angeles just became even more unstoppable.
World Series Odds: Line Movement After Tucker Signing
Dodgers
The Kyle Tucker signing created immediate movement across MLB futures markets, with the Dodgers seeing the most dramatic shifts in their championship odds. At BetMGM, Los Angeles' World Series odds dropped from +350 at opening to +300 before the Tucker deal, then plummeted to +225 once the contract was finalized. The 125-point drop represents sportsbooks adjusting to the reality of Tucker joining an already stacked roster.
The impact extends beyond just World Series futures. The Dodgers' National League pennant odds shortened from +180 at opening to +160, then down to +130 after Tucker's signing. Most dramatically, their NL West division odds crashed from -375 to -650, suggesting books view LA as a near-lock to win their division.
World Series Odds: Early Value Bets
Toronto Blue Jays
Is it lame to look at the Blue Jays in their current range? While it's entirely fair to argue that Toronto achieved top-percentile outcomes from its role players (Ernie Clement, Addison Barger, Daulton Varsho) and aging veterans (George Springer, Chris Bassitt), let's not discredit the team entirely. The Blue Jays had two chances to win the World Series in 2025 and fell heartbreakingly short.
Still, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a historic season, reinforcing his status as a true gamebreaker. I expect that momentum to carry into 2026. The pitching staff is in a fantastic spot with the likes of young Trey Yesavage as the team's potential ace, supported by Shane Bieber (back on a player option), Kevin Gausman, and newly signed big fish Dylan Cease.
Bo Bichette's departure hurts Toronto's stock, but it's important to remember he missed nearly the entire postseason, and the Jays won big games and came up with clutch hits. Toronto was reportedly in heavy pursuit of Tucker before he chose Los Angeles, which shows the front office's aggressive approach.
The Blue Jays are a savvy offseason pick in the mid-range value section of the 2026 World Series odds. Keep an eye on Toronto's odds as the offseason progresses.
Seattle Mariners
The Mariners represent intriguing value after reaching the ALCS in 2025 and claiming their first AL West title in 24 years. Seattle's foundation remains rock solid with one of baseball's elite starting rotations. Bryan Woo, Logan Gilbert, and George Kirby rank among the most efficient pitchers in modern MLB history in strikeout-to-walk ratio, while All-Star catcher Cal Raleigh anchors the defensive side.
The Mariners addressed their biggest weakness by re-signing first baseman Josh Naylor to a five-year deal, adding a proven run producer to a lineup that already features superstar center fielder Julio Rodríguez. While Seattle still has holes to fill at second and third base, the front office has emphasized adding another impact bat before spring training.
With a young rotation under team control and recent playoff success to build on, the Mariners have the pitching depth and offensive pieces to compete in the AL. In the mid-range on the odds board, they're worth a look before any additional offseason moves potentially drop their odds closer to the pack.
Last 10 World Series Champions
| Year | World Series Winner | Opening Day Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Los Angeles Dodgers | +240 |
| 2024 | Los Angeles Dodgers | +350 |
| 2023 | Texas Rangers | +3200 |
| 2022 | Houston Astros | +1000 |
| 2021 | Atlanta Braves | +1000 |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Dodgers | +385 |
| 2019 | Washington Nationals | +1600 |
| 2018 | Boston Red Sox | +1150 |
| 2017 | Houston Astros | +1175 |
| 2016 | Chicago Cubs | +660 |
| 2015 | Kansas City Royals | +3300 |
| 2014 | San Francisco Giants | +2500 |
The biggest long shot to win the World Series in the last decade was the 2015 Kansas City Royals. The '23 Rangers weren't far behind either, with +3200 odds to win the championship.
The Royals were coming off a season in which they dominated all the way to the World Series (not losing a single playoff game on the AL side of the bracket) and then pushed the eventual champion Giants to seven games for the title. However, they weren't getting much respect in preseason odds the next year, as KC's +3300 Opening Day odds to win the title placed the team 17th on the board at the time.
MLB Teams with the Most World Series Titles
| Team | Number of World Series Titles | Most Recent World Series Title |
|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees | 27 | 2009 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 11 | 2011 |
| Oakland/Philadelphia Athletics | 9 | 1989 |
| Boston Red Sox | 9 | 2018 |
| San Francisco Giants | 8 | 2014 |
The New York Yankees have won the most World Series in MLB history. However, it's been a while since the Bronx Bombers added to their total. The Yankees last won a World Series in 2009, defeating the Phillies in six games.
MLB Teams That Have Never Won a World Series
| Team | Highest Finish |
|---|---|
| Colorado Rockies | World Series (2007) |
| Milwaukee Brewers | World Series (1982) |
| San Diego Padres | World Series (1998) |
| Seattle Mariners | ALCS (2025) |
| Tampa Bay Rays | World Series (2020) |
Five MLB franchises have yet to win a World Series. The Seattle Mariners reached the ALCS for the first time in franchise history in 2025, finally advancing past the ALDS (their previous best finish in 2001).
World Series Betting Trends
- Eight Wild Card teams have gone on to win the World Series (15 have made it)
- Nine teams in MLB history have made a manager change midseason and gone on to make the World Series (including the 2022 Phillies)
- Nine of the last 11 World Series have gone at least six games
- There has been only one World Series sweep since 2010
- No league (AL or NL) has won more than four World Series in a row since 1979-1982
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