MLB postseason forecast: League standings, predictions, betting odds intensify as AL West intense, wild card battles become confusing
With less than a week remaining in the 2025 MLB regular season, the race for playoff spots and division titles is heating up. Here's a roundup of the current standings and World Series odds, according to Caesars.
National League (NL)
In the NL West, the Los Angeles Dodgers are leading the pack with a record of 86-67, closely followed by the San Diego Padres who are challenging for the division crown with a record of 83-70. The San Francisco Giants are in fourth place with a record of 76-77, while the Colorado Rockies are in last place with a dismal record of 41-112.
The NL East is dominated by the Philadelphia Phillies who have secured a postseason berth and the division title with a record of 91-62. The Atlanta Braves are in fifth place with a record of 70-83, while the Washington Nationals are in last place with a record of 62-91.
The NL Central is a tight race. The Milwaukee Brewers are in first place with a record of 94-59, followed by the St. Louis Cardinals in fourth place with a record of 74-79. The Pittsburgh Pirates are in last place with a record of 65-88. The Chicago Cubs, who have clinched a postseason berth, are in third place with a record of 88-65, while the Cincinnati Reds are in second place with a record of 77-76.
In the NL wild card standings, the San Diego Padres are in second place, the San Francisco Giants are in fifth place, and the Chicago Cubs are in fourth place. The Arizona Diamondbacks are in third place with a record of 77-76, and the New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, and San Francisco Giants are making September pushes to potentially secure wild card spots.
American League (AL)
In the AL East, the Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers lead their respective divisions. The Blue Jays have clinched a playoff spot, while the Tigers are closely followed by the Cleveland Guardians, Detroit Tigers, and Seattle Mariners who are competing for the remaining wild card positions. The Boston Red Sox are in third place in the AL wild card standings with a record of 83-70.
In the AL Central, the Minnesota Twins are in second place, but the race for the division title is still open. The Houston Astros are in second place in the AL wild card standings with a record of 84-69, while the Texas Rangers are in fifth place with a record of 79-74. The New York Yankees lead the AL wild card standings with a record of 86-67, followed by the Chicago Cubs who have joined the 12-team postseason bracket.
The AL West is a close battle between the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros, who are neck-and-neck in the race for the division title. The Los Angeles Angels are in third place, while the Oakland Athletics are in last place.
World Series Odds
The Los Angeles Dodgers have the best odds to win the 2025 World Series with odds of +475, followed by the Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers, both with odds of +475. The Toronto Blue Jays have odds of +750, while the New York Yankees have odds of +950. The San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners have odds of +825 and +850, respectively. The Houston Astros have odds of +1600, and the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, and Pittsburgh Pirates all have odds of +1400 to win the World Series. The New York Mets have odds of +1800, and the Cincinnati Reds, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Colorado Rockies all have long odds of +2200 to win the World Series.
The 2025 MLB postseason is set to start on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The NLDS and ALDS will determine which teams will advance to the NLCS and ALCS, respectively. The winners of the NLCS and ALCS will face off in the World Series to determine the champion of the 2025 MLB season.
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