How early is too early to panic? The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the season as runaway favorites to win the World Series but have looked flat of late after starting strong.
The MLB odds aren't jumping ship just yet, but numbers have narrowed at some books between the Dodgers and Atlanta Braves.
Still, it's a long season and it'd be premature to call the Dodgers paper tigers at this juncture. Let's take a look at the latest World Series odds.
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Los Angeles Dodgers (+320 to +360)
The Los Angeles Dodgers capped off the weekend with a 10-0 demolition of the visiting New York Mets, rebounding just in time to avoid a home sweep.
Things haven't looked so sunny in front of the home faithful, as L.A. lost two of three to the Washington Nationals immediately before doing the same against the Mets.
As disappointing as the product has looked recently (3-7 in the last 10), the Dodgers still own a Top 5 offense. The pitching staff is more middling with its 4.12 ERA, but they were dealing with a ton of injuries on that front before Opening Day. Bobby Miller's trip to the IL has exposed the club's lack of pitching depth, especially as Walker Buehler has not been cleared to make his debut.
Los Angeles will look to get things right on a lengthy nine-game road trip with games in Washington and Toronto against the Nats and Blue Jays this week.
Atlanta Braves (+370 to +500)
The Atlanta Braves haven't suffered a setback akin to the Dodgers despite losing their most important pitcher, Spencer Strider, for the rest of the season. The Braves also lack rotation depth but have stayed afloat thanks to an NL-leading 125 runs scored (for the record, the Dodgers have 124 runs but have played four more games).
The NL East might not be a runaway, though, as the Philadelphia Phillies enter the week trailing Atlanta by a single game after winning six in a row. Similarly, despite being blanked by the Dodgers in a lopsided game on Sunday, the Mets are 8-2 in their last 10 and trail the Braves by 2.5.
Marcell Ozuna leads the majors with nine home runs and 27 RBI through 20 games. And while Ronald Acuna Jr. has only gone deep once, he has nine stolen bases and is batting .299. The power will come.
Atlanta opens the week against NL East bottom-feeders, the Miami Marlins, at Truist Park before the Cleveland Guardians — who boast baseball's best record (16-6) entering the week — come to town for a weekend set.
New York Yankees (+700 to +800)
The New York Yankees lead the AL East but a 5-5 run over their last 10 has allowed the Baltimore Orioles to close the gap to half a game.
Still, the results have to be encouraging for Yankees fans, especially from the starting rotation. When Gerrit Cole went down with an elbow injury before the season started, doomsday scenarios were in full swing. But Nestor Cortes, Luis Gil, Clarke Schmidt, Marcus Stroman, and Carlos Rodon each have ERAs below 4.00 and have held down the fort admirably.
And will Cole's throwing program ramping up, he could return to the fray before midsummer. By then, it might be safe to assume that Aaron Judge will have woken from his relative offensive slumber and what looked like a top-flight offense will be playing to its potential.
Four games against the Oakland A's will help matters before embarking on a seven-game road trip to Milwaukee and Baltimore.
Team to watch
Philadelphia Phillies (+1,300 to +1,500)
This was a difficult choice between the Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles, both of whom are pushing their respective division leaders early in the season. I give Philly the edge simply because the betting odds are already favoring the O's, who are listed as short as +900 to win the World Series. Plus, the Phillies enter the week on the strongest heater in baseball, winning six straight and going 8-2 over their last 10.
The offense has been a bit of a disappointment outside of the power department. The Phillies rank tied for fifth in homers (26) but 13th in batting average (.247), 14th in on-base (.319), and 18th in wRC+ (98). The bats should come around, though it's worth noting that Trea Turner is off to a scorching start to his second season in Philadelphia, slashing .348//.402/.506 with a pair of homers, five stolen bases, and a team-leading 17 runs.
But it's the pitching that has held everything together. Zack Wheeler has a losing record, but that can't be held against him and his 2.30 ERA in 31 1/3 innings across five starts. Ranger Suarez and Spencer Turnbull have been especially impressive with a 1.73 and 1.23 ERA, respectively. And while peripherals aren't kind to Aaron Nola, the results have been there as he's 3-1 with a 3.16 ERA in five outings.
World Series opening odds
- Los Angeles Dodgers +320
- Atlanta Braves +450
- Houston Astros +700
- New York Yankees +900
- Texas Rangers +1,400
- Baltimore Orioles +1,400
- Philadelphia Phillies +1,500
- Toronto Blue Jays +1,800
- Seattle Mariners +2,000
- Minnesota Twins +2,100
- St. Louis Cardinals +3,000
- Tampa Bay Rays +3,000
- Arizona Diamondbacks +3,500
- Chicago Cubs +3,500
- San Francisco Giants +4,500
- New York Mets +4,500
- San Diego Padres +5,000
- Cincinnati Reds +5,500
- Boston Red Sox +6,000
- Cleveland Guardians +6,000
- Detroit Tigers +7,000
- Miami Marlins +9,000
- Milwaukee Brewers +9,000
- Kansas City Royals +15,000
- Los Angeles Angels +18,000
- Pittsburgh Pirates +20,000
- Washington Nationals +25,000
- Chicago White Sox +25,000
- Colorado Rockies +50,000
- Oakland A's +50,000
2024 World Series odds over time
Here's a look at how World Series odds stack up across MLB. We'll be updating throughout the season to show how the odds race evolves.
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World Series 2024 finalist odds
| Matchup | Odds |
|---|---|
 Los Angeles Dodgers vs.  New York Yankees |
+950 |
 Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees |
+1,200 |
Los Angeles Dodgers vs.  Houston Astros |
+1,400 |
Los Angeles Dodgers vs.  Baltimore Orioles |
+1,600 |
Los Angeles Dodgers vs.  Texas Rangers |
+1,700 |
| Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros |
+1,800 |
| Atlanta Braves vs. Baltimore Orioles |
+1,900 |
| Atlanta Braves vs. Texas Rangers |
+2,100 |
Los Angeles Dodgers vs.  Seattle Mariners |
+3,000 |
 Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Yankees |
+2,800 |
Odds courtesy of FanDuel as of April 22, 2024.
World Series 2024 exact result odds
| Matchup | Odds |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles Dodgers beat New York Yankees |
+1,300 |
| Atlanta Braves beat New York Yankees |
+1,700 |
| New York Yankees beat Los Angeles Dodgers |
+1,800 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers beat Houston Astros |
+1,900 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers beat Baltimore Orioles |
+2,000 |
| New York Yankees beat Atlanta Braves |
+2,000 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers beat Texas Rangers |
+2,200 |
| Atlanta Braves beat Houston Astros |
+2,500 |
| Atlanta Braves beat Baltimore Orioles |
+2,500 |
| Houston Astros beat Los Angeles Dodgers |
+2,700 |
| Houston Astros beat Atlanta Braves |
+3,000 |
Odds courtesy of FanDuel as of April 22, 2024.
World Series winning league odds
| League | Odds |
|---|---|
| National League | -128 |
| American League | +104 |
Odds courtesy of FanDuel as of April 22, 2024.
World Series winning division odds
| Division | Odds |
|---|---|
| NL West | +280 |
| AL East | +300 |
| NL East | +330 |
| AL West | +470 |
| NL Central | +1,100 |
| AL Central | +1,200 |
Odds courtesy of FanDuel as of April 22, 2024.
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How to read MLB World Series futures odds
Sportsbooks will post World Series futures as soon as the previous season concludes, and some even sooner. These betting boards are constantly adjusted throughout the winter and ensuing season as players get hurt or are traded. Once the regular season begins, World Series odds will change daily as teams win and lose games, and as more players are injured or traded. Sportsbooks will also adjust the World Series odds based on handle and liability to certain teams.
World Series odds will usually look like this:
- Los Angeles Dodgers +240
This means that on a $100 bet, you'll stand to win $240 if the Dodgers win the World Series. If it's close to the end of the season or MLB has a very dominant team, you could see a minus sign (-) ahead of a team's odds.
- Atlanta Braves -150
This means that if you bet on the Atlanta Braves during the 2020 MLB season, you would have needed to bet $150 to profit $100 if the Braves won the championship.
Above we have posted the American odds for the World Series. However, these are easy to convert to decimal odds or fractional odds with our odds converter tool.
Past World Series winners
The Texas Rangers won the 2023 World Series after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in five games. It marked the first World Series title in Rangers franchise history.
Here are the last 10 World Series winners, along with their opening odds.
| Season | Winner | Opening odds | Runner up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Texas Rangers |
+5,000 |  Arizona Diamondbacks |
| 2022 | Houston Astros |
+800 | Philadelphia Phillies |
| 2021 | Atlanta Braves |
+1,000 | Houston Astros |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Dodgers |
+600 |  Tampa Bay Rays |
| 2019 |  Washington Nationals |
+1,800 | Houston Astros |
| 2018 |  Boston Red Sox |
+1,200 | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| 2017 | Houston Astros |
+1,600 | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| 2016 |  Chicago Cubs |
+1,050 |  Cleveland Guardians |
| 2015 |  Kansas City Royals |
+1,500 |  New York Mets |
| 2014 |  San Francisco Giants |
+2,000 | Kansas City Royals |
Teams with most World Series titles
| Team | World Series titles | Most recent championship |
|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees |
27 | 2009 |
 St. Louis Cardinals |
11 | 2011 |
 Oakland A's |
9 | 1989 |
| Boston Red Sox |
9 | 2018 |
| San Francisco Giants |
8 | 2014 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers |
7 | 2020 |
 Cincinnati Reds |
5 | 1990 |
 Pittsburgh Pirates |
5 | 1979 |
 Detroit Tigers |
4 | 1984 |
| Atlanta Braves |
4 | 2021 |
| Chicago Cubs |
3 | 2016 |
| Baltimore Orioles |
3 | 1983 |
 Minnesota Twins |
3 | 1991 |
 Chicago White Sox |
3 | 2005 |
Despite not playing for a championship since 2009, the New York Yankees are the most decorated team in MLB history, and it isn't close. In addition to winning a whopping 27 titles, they've played in 40 World Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers are second all-time with 21 World Series appearances.
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World Series Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the current betting favorites with the Altanta Braves and New York Yankees next in line.
The Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks in five games to win the 2023 World Series.
The World Series has been a best-of-seven series with a 2-3-2 format since 1922.
Since 2017, home-field advantage has been awarded to the team with the better winning percentage in the regular season.
The cash-strapped Florida Marlins entered the 2003 season with +7,500 odds to win it all after finishing four games below .500 the year before. Oddsmakers seemed to be right as the club got off to a sluggish 16-22 start, but a managerial change and some inspired play led to a second half surge and the Fish downed the heavily-favored Yankees in six games in the Fall Classic.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have the best odds to win the 2024 World Series, followed by the Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, and Houston Astros.
