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2025 MLB Playoffs Odds: Let's Think About The Rays (+235)

Sportsbooks have released the 2025 MLB playoff odds for this fresh baseball season. The Dodgers are the most heavily favored in the odds to make playoffs at -2000. On the other end of the spectrum, the White Sox are -20,000 to miss the playoffs. Ouch.

See the below list of MLB playoff odds, plus my best bets before the season begins:

2025 MLB Playoff Odds

2025 MLB Odds To Make Playoffs
TeamOdds To Make PlayoffsOdds To Miss Playoffs
Arizona Diamondbacks-115-115
Atlanta Braves-340+260
Athletics+700-1100
Baltimore Orioles-220+175
Boston Red Sox-120+100
Chicago Cubs-130+110
Chicago White Sox+3000-20,000
Cincinnati Reds+300-400
Cleveland Guardians-110-110
Detroit Tigers+135-165
Houston Astros-175+145
Kansas City Royals+115-135
Los Angeles Angels+700-1100
Los Angeles Dodgers-2000+1000
Miami Marlins+2000-5000
Minnesota Twins+120-140
New York Mets-230+185
New York Yankees-400+310
Philadelphia Phillies-265+210
Pittsburgh Pirates+350-475
San Diego Padres-145+120
Seattle Mariners+115-135
San Francisco Giants+190-240
St. Louis Cardinals+300-400
Tampa Bay Rays+235-310
Texas Rangers-110-110
Toronto Blue Jays+370-500
Washington Nationals+800-1400

Odds as of Jan. 23

2025 MLB Playoff Odds Best Bets

These are less bettor-friendly than, say, the 2025 MLB win totals market, but that doesn't mean there aren't ways to make money. Once again, the AL Central is notable to me, as any of the Twins, Tigers, Guardians, or Royals could squeak in.

The AL West is notable, too, with the Rangers and Astros poised as legit contenders. My first best bet, however, comes from the AL East.

2025 MLB Playoff Odds Best Bet: Rays to Make Playoffs (+235)

The '25 Rays are poised to be significantly better than last year's team. With Shane McClanahan, Drew Rasmussen, and Shane Baz returning to the rotation, they’ll have one of the most talent-packed pitching staffs in baseball.

The Rays have also made the playoffs in five of the last six years, consistently outperforming expectations. Add a healthy rotation and the continued growth of young stars like Jonny DeLuca and Junior Caminero, and Tampa is primed to remain the scrappy, underrated contender they’ve always been. +235 is a good price for this futures bet.

2025 MLB Playoff Odds Best Bet: Royals to Make Playoffs (+115)

KC had a savvy offseason, trading SP Brady Singer to the Reds for infielder Jonathan India, adding much-needed offense to complement Bobby Witt Jr., Sal Perez, and Vinnie Pasquantino. With a stronger rotation than the Guardians, a better lineup than the Tigers, and the chance to dominate the struggling White Sox, the Royals are well-positioned to make noise in the division.

While Witt may not make another AL MVP run, he's still a dynamite player capable of contributing at least 6+ WAR in 2025. His 9.4 from last season was incredible but there will be regression. Luckily, a full season of Vinnie will move the needle, plus guys like Alec Marsh can step up and fill the gap left in the rotation by Singer. KC still needs a better bullpen, but I project KC to be the best AL Central team in 2025.

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