While the Detroit Tigers seemed like a team on the rise, their early results in 2025 have been even more encouraging.
MLB odds have shifted, with the Tigers inching up the board as their torrid stretch continues.
Let's look at the latest World Series odds and see where the Tigers rank among the league's best.
2025 World Series winner odds
World Series odds analysis
The Detroit Tigers were the surprise team of last summer, reaching the postseason after acting like sellers at the trade deadline. Rumors abounded at the time about whether or not they might trade left-hander Tarik Skubal. They didn't, and he went on to win AL Cy Young — an honor he could very easily duplicate in 2025.
Now, the Tigers are 18-10 and boast the best run differential in the American League (+42, tied with the New York Yankees) and own the second-best home record in baseball at 13-3 (only the New York Mets at 12-1 are better within their home confines).
Detroit entered the offseason at +4000 to win the 2025 World Series but has gradually seen that number shrink, settling at +2000 today after a four-game winning streak while going 8-2 in the last 10.
Smile if you have the best record in the American League 😁 pic.twitter.com/C7WzlQNNHe
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 27, 2025
They look like a legitimate contender. The offense has been fine, with Spencer Torkelson regaining his confidence after a terrible 2024. The former No. 1 pick has eight home runs and 24 RBI and has played in all 28 games. Zack McKinstry doesn't have the same power, but he's hitting .321 as a nice surprise. Even Javy Baez, who looked like a sunk cost, is performing admirably, batting .301 while playing all over the diamond in more of a super-utility role.
But it's the pitching staff that has led the way. Skubal obviously leads the way, but Jack Flaherty (2.63 ERA), Casey Mize (2.12 ERA), Reese Olson (3.29 ERA), and Jackson Jobe (2.70 ERA) have all pitched exceptionally, which has helped the bullpen stay relatively well-rested.
But, the Tigers aren't the only team to move up the odds board. The Mets have jumped up to +900 (from +1100 a week ago). Their 2.53 team ERA ranks well above everyone (Detroit is second at 2.80) and, at 19-9, they already have a four-game division lead over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Some regression can likely be expected as they have suppressed home runs at an absurd rate (0.43 HR/9, 5.8% HR/FB rate), but things are looking up in Queens.
2025 World Series odds over time
Here's a look at how World Series odds stacked up across MLB throughout the offseason. We'll be updating this chart throughout the 2025 season.
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World Series betting splits
Highest ticket percentage:
• Dodgers 16.2%
• Phillies 9.4%
• Yankees 7.7%
Highest handle percentage:
• Dodgers 33.2%
• Mets 8.8%
• Yankees 7.7%
Data courtesy of BetMGM.
"Bettors love the Dodgers' chances of repeating," says Hal Egeland, Trading Strategy Manager, BetMGM. "The Yankees, Mets, and Red Sox are also popular picks to win it all."
Past World Series winners
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series by toppling the New York Yankees in five games.
Here are the last 10 World Series winners, along with their opening odds.
| Season | Winner | Opening odds | Runner up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |  Los Angeles Dodgers |
+320 |  New York Yankees |
| 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 |
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 |
8 | 2024 |
 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 |
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 41 World Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers are second all-time with 22 World Series appearances while the St. Louis Cardinals have won the second-most championships at 11.
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World Series Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the current betting favorites over the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets.
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in five games to win the 2024 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 2025 World Series after winning in 2024.
