MLB World Series 2025 Odds and Predictions: Are the Dodgers Unstoppable?

Los Angeles Dodgers (+210)

As the favorites to win the World Series in 2024, the Dodgers defeated the Yankees in five games to capture their eighth title in franchise history. It’s usually difficult for squads to maintain their talent levels after a championship season.

It can be much harder to improve and become a better team. Well, the Dodgers appeared to be able to do just that. With a record of 58-39 and a 5.5-game lead in the NL West, I don’t believe they’ve hit their stride yet, either.

By their standards, the Dodgers were up and down in the first half and still have more than a five-game lead! Find a breakdown of their pitching and lineup below:

Pitching Staff

When they are healthy, the Dodgers could have one of the strongest pitching staffs in baseball. However, injuries have hit the Dodgers’ rotation harder than any other team in the Major Leagues. They’ve had to navigate through several key injuries this season, and the hits have kept coming.

Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Roki Sasaki, and recently, Tony Gonsolin joined them on the injury report. Additionally, Ohtani, who is supposed to be in the starting rotation, only returned in June after missing the entire last season. Fortunately, Ohtani is pitching well, while Snell and Glasnow are nearing a return.

Through five starts and nine innings, Ohtani has a 1.00 ERA and 0.78 WHIP. Roberts has eased Ohtani back into a starting role after not throwing a pitch all of last year. He’ll play much more of an impact in the rotation following the All-Star break. In addition to Snell and Glasnow getting rehab action recently, Sasaki should be back in August.

What did Shohei Ohtani get for his birthday?

Three NASTY strikeouts 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/4lAlJWs4Xu

— MLB (@MLB) July 5, 2025

Overall, the Dodgers are 23rd in MLB, with a team ERA of 4.29. This isn’t solid results by any means, but the injuries have been a killer. As the Dodgers get some arms back, everything will begin to appear much better.

All things considered, that’s a best-case scenario for the Dodgers given the injury bug. With an ERA of 2.59 and a 1.04 WHIP, second-year starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto has emerged as the ace of the ball club.

The fact they’ve managed to overcome all these injuries and still lead the National League is a scary thought for the rest of the league. When they finally catch a break later this season and hopefully enter the postseason with a healthy pitching staff, the Dodgers are doubly more dangerous than they are now!

Batting

The Dodgers have no shortage of heavy hitters in their lineup to punish opposing pitchers again this season. They finished fourth with a team batting average of .258 in 2024. Additionally, the Dodgers were third in home runs and second in runs.

Ohtani was the catalyst for the Dodgers’ offense. He was unstoppable and became the first player in MLB history to join the 50-50 club, becoming the first to record 50+ home runs and 50+ steals. He concluded the 2024 campaign with a .310 average, 54 home runs, 130 RBIs, and 59 steals.

Shohei Ohtani's home run cleared the bullpen … WOW pic.twitter.com/vSyRmOxyXr

— MLB (@MLB) June 3, 2025

Although Ohtani isn’t going to meet that mark again, the Japanese star managed to have a phenomenal first half in 2025. Ohtani notched a .276 batting average with 32 home runs and 60 RBIs through 95 games. The 32 long balls currently rank third in the Major Leagues.

As a team, the Dodgers are second in home runs with 145 and first in runs with 518 on the scoreboard. Andy Pages broke out in the first half of the season with 17 home runs and a .285 batting average. He was a real x-factor for the Dodgers in the batter’s box, and we’ll see if Pages can sustain that pace.

In total, the Dodgers have eight batters with at least 10 home runs on the season! That’s an incredible mark, and I don’t believe Mookie Betts or Freddie Freeman have reached their full potential yet, as well.

The Dodgers will continue to have no problems putting runs up on the board this season, and their World Series 2025 odds certainly reflect that.

Detroit Tigers (+750)

Following seven consecutive seasons with a losing record, the Detroit Tigers posted a record of 86-76 and reached the postseason in 2024! Despite entering the season as favored to miss the postseason, they are among the top World Series picks at the All-Star break.

The Tigers caught fire in the second half of last year to go 39-26 and clinch a wildcard berth. With a record of 59-38 this season, the Tigers are 98-64 from the 2024 All-Star Game to the 2025 All-Star Game.

AJ Hinch’s club owns a massive 11.5-game advantage over the Minnesota Twins entering the second half. Can they finish strong, and should the Tigers be part of your 2025 World Series predictions?

Pitching Staff

Detroit went into this season as one of the most underrated pitching staffs in baseball. Aside from Tarik Skubal, fresh off his Cy Young win, the Tigers’ pitching didn’t garner the most attention.

However, the Tigers have really been a balanced team and are getting production from multiple angles. Through 97 games, the Tigers are ninth with an ERA of 3.69 and 1.23 WHIP. Skubal leads the charge, as he carries another Cy Young campaign into the second half.

more Skubal anyone? pic.twitter.com/igtlGzAPgD

— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 30, 2025

The 28-year-old Skubal posted an ERA of 2.23 with a 0.83 WHIP in 19 games and 21 innings. Heading into the All-Star break, Skubal conceded two or fewer earned runs in three of his previous four starts. In addition to Skubal, Casey Mize and Reese Olson have risen to the occasion.

This was a huge year for the first pick of the 2018 MLB Draft, and Mize has delivered in the clutch. Finally healthy and pitching well, Mize boasts an ERA of 3.15 and a 1.22 WHIP. Olson, who returned from the IL recently, has been a major contributor, too.

The 25-year-old Georgia native is in top form with a 2.95 ERA and 1.24 WHIP across 11 games and 58 frames. If Jack Flaherty can find his form in the second half, the Tigers aren’t going to have notable holes in their starting rotation.

Batting

Although the Tigers don’t have a bunch of household names in their starting lineup, they have batters up and down the order that can rake. They don’t necessarily lean on one player every game, as different batters step up on a nightly basis.

The Tigers are eighth in home runs, sixth in runs, and 10th in batting average this season! They are consistently good across the board. This lineup can hit for power or contact. Winning with the long ball or playing small ball isn’t much of a problem.

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Riley Greene leads the Tigers with 24 home runs on the season. He’s one of two Tigers to have belted at least 20 long balls on the roster, with Spencer Torkelson having gone deep 21 times. With four position players being elected to the All-Star Game, including Gleyber Torres, Javier Baez, and Zach McKinstry, they were well-represented in Atlanta.

The emergence of Torres and Torkelson has propelled the Tigers to the next level. They were heading into make-or-break years, and they’ve stepped up immensely. Will it continue in the second half of the season? I think you need to have plenty of faith in this team!

New York Yankees (+800)

The Yankees have mostly spent the regular season behind the Dodgers with the second-best 2025 World Series odds. Well, they’ve been bumped down a notch due to the Tigers’ effort and recent struggles in the Bronx.

The Yankees lost control of first place in the AL East to the Toronto Blue Jays after dropping six in a row and eight of their last 10 games. That said, even the best teams go through cold droughts. With a 53-43 record, the Yankees trail the Jays by two games.

Are they going to go up or regress even further after the All-Star break? Since our last update on the World Series odds in June, the Yankees have slid from +550 to +800.

Pitching Staff

The Yankees were dealt a serious blow early this season when it was announced that Gerrit Cole would miss the entire season. Cole was coming off an outstanding season in 2024 and was expected to be the centerpiece of the starting rotation.

Additionally, Luis Gil was absent for the entire first half of the season. Gil is currently on a rehab stint in the minor leagues and is expected to return shortly. If Gil can bounce back to form immediately, the Yankees are off to a decent start.

Luis Gil looked ELECTRIC in his first start of 2025⚡️

The @Yankees' defending AL Rookie of the Year went 3.1 IP with 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB and 6 K on 50 pitches (36 strikes), topping out at 97 mph🔥 pic.twitter.com/wDuxpWIoef

— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) July 13, 2025

Without Cole and Gil, the Yankees are 13th, with a team ERA of 3.82 and 1.21 WHIP. All things considered, not too shabby in the Bronx. Max Fried and Carlos Rodon have combined to give the pitching staff a major lift in their absence.

Fried was flirting near the top of the Cy Young board before dropping back down to earth as of late. He has a 2.43 ERA and 1.01 WHIP, but allowed 10 earned runs over his last three starts! Fried’s arm might be getting slightly fatigued after the hot start to the 2025 campaign.

Batting

When you think of the Yankees’ offense, Aaron Judge immediately comes to mind. The 33-year-old defending AL MVP and current heavy favorite is having another sensational campaign. Judge is hitting .355 with 35 home runs and 81 RBIs.

He is second in the Major Leagues in home runs, behind only Cal Raleigh. While Judge briefly went through a cold spot in June, he responded marvellously over the past weeks. There aren’t any issues for Judge in the batter’s box, so expect him to avoid any serious regression in the second half.

Aaron Judge also leads the way on the OPS leaderboard! pic.twitter.com/VsVsN04yxV

— MLB (@MLB) July 17, 2025

Aided by Judge’s 35 long balls, the Yankees lead MLB in home runs as a team with 151. Additionally, they are tied for fourth, with a batting average of .256. Along with Judge hammering the ball, the Yanks are getting strong results from the rest of the lineup.

Cody Bellinger has been a nice acquisition, as he’s on pace for over 30 home runs. He’s hitting .282 with 16 long balls in 88 games this season. Also, Jazz Chisholm earned a ticket to the Home Run Derby after launching 17 home runs in the first half! With seven batters hitting at least 10 long balls, the Yankees are not short of power.