Upcoming 2025 Little League World Series Gambling Analysis

Upcoming 2025 Little League World Series Gambling Analysis

The Little League World Series: A Look at the Top Contenders

The Little League World Series (LLWS), one of the most iconic youth sports events, is back again. As the tournament enters the final stages, let's take a look at the nations with the most championships and the teams that are currently leading the race.

Historical Dominance

The United States has historically won more LLWS titles than international teams, with 40 championships compared to 37 by international teams. California leads U.S. states with eight titles, the most recent in 2023, followed by Hawaii, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania each with four championships. On the international side, Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) is the most dominant country with 17 LLWS titles, mostly won before 1996, followed by Japan with 11 titles.

Key Trends and Facts

The LLWS began inviting international teams in 1957, marking the start of significant international competition. Taiwan dominated in the 1970s through the 1990s with 17 titles, the last in 1996. Japan is the second most successful international team with 11 titles and the most runner-up finishes internationally (five times). Mexico has won three LLWS championships (1957, 1958, and 1997), while South Korea is tied with Mexico at three championships.

Recent Champions and Alumni

Recent champions include Mexico (1997), New Jersey (1998), and Japan (1999). Standout LLWS alumni who reached professional baseball include Yusmeiro Petit (Venezuela, 1994 champion), and Nick Pratto (California, 2011 champion).

Current Odds

The 2025 LLWS is ongoing as of August 2025; Venezuela and Japan are competing in the winners bracket. Legal sports betting sites are offering odds for the tournament, with three sets of odds available. In the US Bracket, the odds for the winner are as follows: Hawaii (West) (250), South Carolina (Southeast) (260), Washington (Northwest) (400), South Dakota (Midwest) (500), Texas (Southwest) (500), Pennsylvania (Mid-Atlantic) (600), Nevada (Mountain) (1100), Connecticut (Metro) (1200), Massachusetts (New England) (1600), Illinois (Great Lakes) (2200). In the International Bracket, the odds for the winner are as follows: Chinese Taipei (Asia-Pacific) (250), Tokyo (Japan) (275), Venezuela (Latin America) (350), Aruba (Caribbean) (350), Czech Republic (Europe-Africa) (800), Chihuahua (Mexico) (900), Vancouver (Canada) (1000), Yabucoa (Puerto Rico) (1000), Arraijan (Panama) (1400), Brisbane (Australia) (2000).

The Venue

The Little League World Series Complex is the venue for the 2025 Little League World Series. The tournament is scheduled to take place from August 13 to August 22 at the Little League World Series Complex.

The competition remains balanced between strong U.S. regional teams and historically dominant international teams, especially from East Asia and Latin America. Keep an eye on the teams mentioned above as they battle it out for the coveted championship title.

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