2026 World Series Predictions with Futures Betting Odds

by Ryan Cobbett - 6/10/2026

World Series predictions Andy Pages Los Angeles Dodgers

We are in the midst of the dog days of summer as teams sit around the 67-game mark of the season. To no one’s surprise, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers have been dominant to begin the season, as both teams have run differentials above 100. However, there are plenty of surprises. Perhaps the most notable is the meteoric rise of the Atlanta Braves, who currently have the league’s best record at 45-22, with a +115-run differential. Other surprises include the New York Mets, who are in last place of the NL East, the Detroit Tigers who are 11 games under .500, the Chicago White Sox, who are tied for first place in the AL Central, and the Boston Red Sox, who are in last place in the AL East with a 27-39 record.

With that being said, we have a lot of the season left, and any team is technically still in it. With the trade deadline looming in a few weeks, we are going to see more shakeups around the league. As for now, the Dodgers have the best odds at +185, but there are a lot of teams looking to knock off the reigning champions. Let’s dive into the teams with the best odds of winning October.

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Los Angeles Dodgers +185

The Dodgers are still heavy favorites to repeat, and they will be for the foreseeable future with their video game roster build. Their lineup has been producing at an elite level so far as they are second in the league in runs, third in homeruns, and first in OPS. A lot of success at the plate is thanks to Andy Pages who has a team best 15 homeruns, 56 RBIs, and a 3.8 WAR. The Dodgers have one of the best lineups in the MLB, despite lacking contributions from stars like Kyle Tucker and Mookie Betts who have a combined 1.0 WAR, while Betts has a .624 OPS and Tucker has a .711 OPS mark. If a lineup that features the likes of Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani, Betts, Tucker, Pages, Will Smith, and Teoscar Hernandez wasn’t convincing, the Dodgers also have the best starting rotation in the league. The pitching staff boasts a league best 3.17 ERA and 1.07 WHIP. This domination on the mound has also happened without the likes of Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, or Evan Phillips who will only boost the pitching staff upon their return. The Dodgers are loaded.

New York Yankees +500

Behind the mighty Dodgers are the Yankees. The Yankees have an AL best +103 run differential and are currently tied with the Tampa Bay Rays for first place in the AL East. They currently lead the league in homeruns and are in the Top 10 in runs, stolen bases, and OPS. They did just lose Aaron Judge for four to six weeks with a rib fracture, so expect a dip in the offensive numbers, but they still have Cody Bellinger (3.6 WAR) and Ben Rice (2.3 WAR, 18 homeruns) who have been dominating at the plate. Their rotation has been a big reason for their success as well. They are first in the AL and third in the MLB in ERA (3.25), sixth in walks allowed (202), sixth in quality starts (28), and tied for the second-best WHIP (1.17). Cam Schlittler has been the undisputed ace of this staff in the absence of Gerrit Cole and Max Fried, as he has a 3.2 WAR in 82 innings. Schlittler has posted a 1.87 ERA, a 7-3 record, and he has allowed just four homeruns and 14 walks. The bullpen has done well thanks to standout performances by Brent Headrick, who has a 1.97 ERA in 32 innings, and Fernando Cruz, who has a 1.84 ERA in 29.1 innings. They have Fried, Rodon, and Cole waiting in the wings to return and boost the rotation depth ahead of the latter parts of the year.

Atlanta Braves +900

The Braves carry the third best odds, despite having the best record in baseball. They have a +115-run differential, and they have a nine-game lead in the NL East. They are tied third in the MLB in runs, second in homeruns, third in OPS, and third in hits. Matt Olson has been the best bat in the lineup as he has a team best 19 homeruns, a 2.9 WAR, and 50 RBIs. He has been complimented by Ozzie Albies (2.4 WAR), Michael Harris (2.4 WAR), Drake Baldwin (2.6 WAR), and Mauricio Dubon (1.8 WAR). Two names missing from that list are Ronald Acuna, who just went down with a hamstring injury, and Austin Riley who has struggled his way to a 0.1 WAR in 67 games this season. Once those two get going, the production will take off even more, keeping the Braves atop the league. Despite the deep lineup, their strength is in their bullpen. They lead the league with a 2.96 bullpen ERA. Dylan Lee, Robert Suarez, and Raisel Iglesias have formed a dominant trio that has shut down the later innings for Atlanta this season. Lee has a 1.17 ERA in 30.2 innings, Suarez has a 0.61 ERA in 29.2 innings, and Iglesias has a 1.21 ERA in 22.2 innings.

Seattle Mariners +950

The Mariners have the second-best odds in the AL and fourth best overall. They are currently 36-32, and first in the AL West. They are second in the AL with a +33-run differential. The offense has struggled a bit over the first third of the season. They rank 15th in runs, fifth in homeruns, 13th in OPS, and 10th in stolen bases. Cal Raleigh has been a big reason for those struggles as he has a -0.2 WAR with just seven homeruns and a .560 OPS. Cole Young has done well in his increased playing time as he is second on the team with a 2.1 WAR. He trails Randy Arozarena (2.7 WAR) who has hit seven homeruns and added 18 stolen bases. Julio Rodriguez and Luke Raley lead the team with 13 homeruns. While the lineup has struggled, the rotation has been and continues to be the strength of this team. They are fifth in the league in ERA (3.48) and fourth in WHIP (1.18). Emerson Hancock leads the pitching staff with a 1.9 WAR as he has a 2.74 ERA in 75.2 innings of work, with Logan Gilbert (1.4 WAR) leading the way in innings pitched (79.2), and Bryan Woo (1.0 WAR) who is tied with Hancock for a team leading eight quality starts. Their bullpen has been tough as well as they rank fifth in the league in ERA. Seattle is a tough team, and if they add some more offense they could be a legitimate threat to make a deep playoff run.

My Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers +185

Until we get a salary cap, the Dodgers are going to be the lone titan in this league. While this is baseball, and any team can win on any given night, the Dodgers stardom, paired with their depth, makes them a formidable beast. Any lineup would struggle against a rotation trio of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Glasnow, and Ohtani, but it gets even harder with Snell and Sasaki coming out of the bullpen. The lineup is also missing production from two of the best players in baseball. Now the Braves at +900 post some great value if you are looking to hedge a few bets here, but it is the Dodgers throne to lose.

Rest of the League:

Milwaukee Brewers +1400

Philadelphia Phillies +1600

Tampa Bay Rays +2000

Texas Rangers +2500

Cleveland Guardians +2700

Toronto Blue Jays +2700

Chicago Cubs +3300

Detroit Tigers +4500

San Diego Padres +5000

Houston Astros +5500

Baltimore Orioles +5500

Pittsburgh Pirates +6000

New York Mets +6000

Arizona Diamondbacks +8000

Chicago White Sox +8000

Athletics +8000

St. Louis Cardinals +10000

Boston Red Sox +10000

Cincinnati Reds +12500

Kansas City Royals +12500

Minnesota Twins +20000

Washington Nationals +30000

Miami Marlins +50000

Colorado Rockies +50000

San Francisco Giants +50000

Los Angeles Angels +50000

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