Odds To Win NL Pennant: Dodgers Remain Heavy Favorites

The end of the shortened regular season looms and the Los Angeles Dodgers lead National League pennant odds as the clear favorites to win their third NL title in four years.
Online sportsbook Bovada has the Dodgers as the +130 favorites to win the NL championship. They’re followed by the San Diego Padres at +450, the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs at +550, the Philadelphia Phillies at +1400, the St. Louis Cardinals at +1600, the Miami Marlins at +1800 and the Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers at +2500 to round out the top teams on the oddsboard.
Here’s a look at the full list of odds to win the 2020 World Series.
Who Will Be The National League Champions?
Team | Odds |
---|---|
Los Angeles Dodgers | +130 |
San Diego Padres | +450 |
Atlanta Braves | +550 |
Chicago Cubs | +550 |
Philadelphia Phillies | +1400 |
St. Louis Cardinals | +1600 |
Miami Marlins | +1800 |
Cincinnati Reds | +2500 |
Milwaukee Brewers | +2500 |
San Francisco Giants | +2800 |
New York Mets | +3000 |
Colorado Rockies | +3300 |
Washington Nationals | +10000 |
Arizona Diamondbacks | +30000 |
Pittsburgh Pirates | +50000 |
Odds as of September 17 at Bovada
Here’s a look at the AL Pennant odds.
Why Are The Dodgers Favored?
At 35-15, the Dodgers have the best record in the majors and have already secured a berth in the postseason. They added all-star Mookie Betts in the offseason and all he’s doing is leading the team in all five of the major hitting categories. Not to mention he plays Gold Glove defense in right field and gives them a leadoff hitter who can steal bases too, just another stat he leads the team in.
Offensively, this squad is a juggernaut. Led by 25-year-old Cody Bellinger, Justin Turner, Max Muncy and Corey Seager have helped the Dodgers to lead all of baseball in home runs with 93, eight more than the No. 2 team. The one noticeable change this season is in the rotation. There have been a lot of new faces with Julio Urias, Dustin May and Tony Gonsolin combining for 24 starts. That said, with the offense as formidable as it is, and with an athletic defense that can make plays in the field, even if the rotation struggles, the team should be the NL favorite to appear in the World Series.
What Team Is Providing the Most Value?
There are a lot of talented clubs in the National League, but I’m going to go with the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds are currently in a playoff position, and if the season finished today, they would be facing the Atlanta Braves. The Braves are no slouch but have suffered injuries to their starting rotation, while the Reds boast a top three of Trevor Bauer, Sonny Gray and Luis Castillo. Bauer is having himself a year and is a legitimate candidate for the NL Cy Young Award.
The Reds have been one of the more confusing teams in baseball. The offense is loaded with hitters like Joey Votto, Eugenio Suarez and offseason additions Nicholas Castellanos and Mike Moustakas. They are seventh in all of baseball in home runs but are dead last in batting average and 26th in runs scored.
In sports, if you make the playoffs, you have a legitimate chance of contending; all you have to do is get hot at the right moment. The Reds have not made the postseason since 2013 but have won five straight games and seven of their last nine. At +2500, the Reds seem like a long shot to contend for the NL pennant, but I would give them a good chance to upset a few teams and make a deep run.
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NL Pennant Odds FAQ
Can you bet on the NL Pennant?
Yes, you can absolutely bet on the NL Pennant. You can place bets on which team you think is ultimately going to come away as Major League Baseball’s National League champions. You can also make wagers on which baseball team you believe will win the American League Pennant as well.
Who is the favorite to win the NL Pennant?
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the current betting favorites to win Major League Baseball’s National League Pennant. The 2020 World Series Champions sit at the top of the list at +200 odds, with the San Diego Padres (+500), Atlanta Braves (+700), New York Mets (+1000), and the Cincinnati Reds (+1100) rounding out the Top 5.
Who won the NL Pennant in 2020?
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the National League Pennant in 2020, knocking off the Atlanta Braves in Game 7 of the NLCS at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. For the Dodgers, the win marked the biggest postseason comeback in franchise history after being down 3-1 in the National League Championship Series.