LATEST UPDATE: The Los Angeles Dodgers head into the 2026 season as a strong favorite in BetMGM’s World Series odds. Los Angeles won the last two championships, taking the 2025 crown by winning Games 6 and 7 on the road vs. the Toronto Blue Jays.
At that point, the Dodgers were +350 to in odds to win the 2026 World Series. Fast-forward to March 25 and Opening Day, and Dodger Blue is even stronger chalk at +225.
And the short price isn’t detracting bettors. The Dodgers are No. 1 in tickets, taking almost twice as many bets as the Detroit Tigers. And L.A. is lapping the field in money on World Series futures, drawing 31.9% of dollars, four times more than anyone else.
The New York Yankees are the +1000 second choice in BetMGM’s 2026 World Series odds. Then it’s the New York Mets at +1200, Seattle Mariners +1300 and Blue Jays +1400.
The top five ticket-takers in BetMGM’s MLB championship futures:
- Dodgers
- Tigers
- Blue Jays
- Yankees
- Mariners
BetMGM’s top five in money in 2026 World Series odds:
- Dodgers
- Blue Jays
- Mariners
- Cubs
- Tigers
Chicago is the +1800 eighth choice in World Series futures. Detroit is the +2000 co-ninth choice, joined by the Atlanta Braves.
As noted above, the Mariners cracked the top five in tickets and money to win it all. And Seattle landed the two biggest futures wagers BetMGM has seen so far, though not on the World Series.
Rather, a customer put a massive $450,000 on the Mariners to have 90 or more wins, at -110. If Seattle gets there, then the bettor profits $409,090.91. Seattle also took a $300,000 bet at even money to win the AL West, for potential profit of $300,000.
Needs and Liabilities
Usually, short prices make it difficult for favorites to become noteworthy liabilities. But so many bettors are riding the Dodgers’ train that L.A. is indeed a trouble spot in 2026 World Series futures odds.
“We’re often protected from growing liability on favorites due to the short price. But if the offseason is any indication, that won’t be the case with the Dodgers,” Egeland said. “The Dodgers are currently one of our worst outcomes, only trailing the Rockies and Pirates.”
As Egeland noted above, BetMGM’s biggest World Series liabilities are mainly long-shot teams, who don’t need to take many tickets before liability stacks up. The top three liabilities:
- Colorado Rockies +100000 (1000/1)
- Pittsburgh Pirates +6600
- Chicago White Sox +40000 (400/1)
The Pirates and Rockies would be an issue, but it’s not as if Egeland and the risk room are sweating either outfit.
“There’s been some real optimism around the Pirates this year. But we’re not overly concerned about those two long shots,” he said. “We’ll be rooting against the Dodgers and Mariners primarily, but would like to avoid any of the long shots to make a run.
“We’ll be rooting for the Brewers, Astros and Guardians, as they’d be great results for us currently. At the moment, we’d be pretty happy if any team other than the Dodgers comes out of the NL.”
Milwaukee and Houston are both +3000, while Cleveland is a longer shot at +6600.
Flying Under the Radar
Egeland pointed to two teams that could be dark-horse plays worth a shot, early in the season. First up, the Kansas City Royals, currently +3000 along with the Brewers and Astros.
“Bobby Witt Jr. will in all likelihood be in the MVP conversation again,” Egeland said. “Maikel Garcia is turning into a star. Vinnie Pasquantino is one of the more underrated players in the game. And the Royals have one of the best starters in the game in Cole Ragans.
“At 30/1, I think they could be worth a look.
Egeland then cited the Texas Rangers, who check in at +3500 in BetMGM’s World Series futures odds.
“The Rangers’ pitching staff was already phenomenal last year, and they went out and traded for MacKenzie Gore,” Egeland said. “They now have three starters who could be in the Cy Young mix this year, with Nathan Eovaldi and Jacob deGrom, as well.
“There will need to be some bounce-back years on the offensive side of the ball. But I don’t think that’s outside the realm of possibilities.”
2026 World Series Opening Odds
The 2025 World Series concluded with the Los Angeles Dodgers defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 in a thrilling best-of-7 matchup.
Listed below are opening numbers on all 30 teams in odds to win the 2026 World Series. Use our Fanatics Sportsbook Promo when you wager, to get potential bonuses and more.
- Los Angeles Dodgers +350
- New York Yankees +800
- Philadelphia Phillies +1200
- Seattle Mariners +1300
- Houston Astros +1400
- New York Mets +1400
- Boston Red Sox +1600
- Toronto Blue Jays +1800
- Atlanta Braves +2000
- Milwaukee Brewers +2000
- Chicago Cubs +2200
- San Diego Padres +2200
- Cleveland Guardians +2500
- Detroit Tigers +2500
- Cincinnati Reds +3000
- Baltimore Orioles +3500
- San Francisco Giants +4000
- Texas Rangers +4000
- Arizona Diamondbacks +5000
- Kansas City Royals +5000
- Tampa Bay Ras +5000
- Minnesota Twins +8000
- Miami Marlins +10000
- St. Louis Cardinals +10000
- Athletics +15000
- Los Angeles Angels +25000
- Pittsburgh Pirates +25000
- Washington Nationals +25000
- Chicago White Sox +50000
- Colorado Rockies +50000