MLB Futures Betting Odds

How to Bet on MLB Futures

A MLB "futures" bet is a wager on an event where the outcome will be determined much later in a given MLB season--beyond just the current day or week. Popular MLB futures center around results like betting on a team to make the playoffs, win their respective division and/or league, or to win the World Series. Other common MLB futures bets include correctly picking individual players to receive accolades like the AL or NL Most Valuable Player awards and Cy Young awards. If the selected team or player wins the event on which the wager was placed, the bettor wins their bet.

Understanding MLB Futures Odds and Payouts

Futures odds are associated with bigger payouts since the outcomes are much more difficult to predict than a single game bet. As such a wide range of odds from anything like +250 to +1100 are not uncommon. Due to the inherently difficult nature of futures betting, bettors can expect “plus-money” options at the beginning of a season, even when betting on favorites. Futures are available across the entire season with changing odds based on team performance.

2026 MLB World Series Odds

The Fall Classic between the American League and National League pennant winners gives us the finale we're all looking for at the end of the baseball season. After a spring and summer filled with 162 games for each team, followed by a postseason battle that's left us with the final two standing teams, all comes down to this seven-game series for The Commissioner's Trophy. Who will raise it this year? Get World Series Title odds here and place your bets.

Odds to Win the 2026 World Series
Team	Odds
LA Dodgers	+230
NY Yankees	+950
SEA Mariners	+1200
TOR Blue Jays	+1400
PHI Phillies	+1400

Updated February 04, 2026 - Odds provided by DraftKings and subject to change.

2026 MLB Regular Season Win Totals Odds

Every team comes into the start of the regular season with the goal of winning the World Series. In order to do that, though, they must first win enough games to make the playoffs. This is where MLB win totals odds come into play for futures bettors. Oddsmakers set a line for each team on the number of games they are predicted to win. Bettors are given the option to either bet over/under that predicted win total. Team win totals and their associated moneylines are updated throughout the season. With 162 games to play, are you ready to make your bet?

2026 American League Odds

Jump Ahead to American League Divisions: East | Central | West

Once a league dominated by the New York Yankees, the AL has seen some new representatives over the last decade and change. Toronto claimed the AL pennant in 2025 after a dramatic postseason run, but the Yankees open as favorites once again, followed closely by the Seattle Mariners, Blue Jays, Red Sox, and Astros as the top contenders entering the new season.

MLB AL Pennant Winners Odds are as close as ever entering the 2026 season.

Odds to Win the 2026 American League
Team	Odds
NY Yankees	+400
SEA Mariners	+500
TOR Blue Jays	+600
BOS Red Sox	+700
HOU Astros	+850

Updated February 04, 2026 - Odds provided by DraftKings and subject to change.

2026 AL East Odds

Jump To: Baltimore Orioles | Boston Red Sox | New York Yankees | Tampa Bay Rays | Toronto Blue Jays

One of the more stacked divisions in the league right now, there are really a few great options to go with. The Yankees open as clear favorites to win the division, with the Blue Jays and Red Sox positioned as the primary challengers. The Orioles and Rays will not go quietly, though. The AL East is always one of the most competitive divisions in sports, and we don't expect that to change for the 2026 MLB season.

Check out the most recent MLB AL East Odds to side with a favorite or go for a long-shot pick.

2026 AL Central Odds

Jump To: Chicago White Sox | Cleveland Guardians | Detroit Tigers | Kansas City Royals | Minnesota Twins

The AL Central has quietly turned into another mega tough MLB division to play in. The Tigers and Royals are expected to fight neck-to-neck for the winning spot, with the Guardians close behind and the Twins still in the mix. We also can expect the White Sox to be...quite bad, again. The top 4 of this division will be one to keep an eye on this season.

MLB AL Central Odds gives you a chance to make a pick and cash in on an exciting divisional title race.

2026 AL West Odds

Jump To: Houston Astros | Los Angeles Angels | Oakland Athletics | Seattle Mariners | Texas Rangers

The Mariners open as favorites in the AL West, but the Astros are right on their heels with the Rangers also expected to put up a strong fight. As for the Angels and Athletics, we expect them to just exist (hopefully). 

The MLB AL West Odds favor the Houston Astros, but it could be a tighter race than you think.

2026 National League Odds

Jump Ahead to National League Divisions: East | Central | West

Last year, the Dodgers won their second consecutive World Series, led by two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, who also earned his fourth career MVP award. Los Angeles opens as favorites again, but the Phillies, Mets, Braves, and Padres all have strong rosters and could challenge for the pennant.

MLB NL Pennant Winner Odds is your place to decide who will get to take one side of the next World Series matchup.

Odds to Win the 2026 National League
Team	Odds
LA Dodgers	+130
PHI Phillies	+700
NY Mets	+700
ATL Braves	+750
CHI Cubs	+900

Updated February 04, 2026 - Odds provided by DraftKings and subject to change.

2026 NL East Odds

Jump To: Atlanta Braves | Miami Marlins | New York Mets | Philadelphia Phillies | Washington Nationals

The NL East has three teams in contention for the postseason and two still in rebuilding mode. The Phillies, Mets, and Braves are expected to battle all season for the division crown. The Nationals and Marlins are both in rebuilding phases.

MLB NL East Odds could get tight, so get to studying and make the right pick.

2026 NL Central Odds

Jump To: Chicago Cubs | Cincinnati Reds | Milwaukee Brewers | Pittsburgh Pirates | St. Louis Cardinals

The Chicago Cubs have done a nice job rebuilding their team the last few years and look like the favorites to win this division in 2026. We know the Brewers could easily come out with a division title as well, or even the pesky Pirates, Cardinals or Reds. 

MLB NL Central Odds are tight and could arguably be the toughest division to call in 2026.

2026 NL West Odds

Jump To: Arizona Diamondbacks | Colorado Rockies | Los Angeles Dodgers | San Diego Padres | San Francisco Giants

The NL West is once again led by the Los Angeles Dodgers, who enter the season with the strongest roster in the division and by far the best odds to win it. The Padres and Giants project as the primary challengers, but there is a clear gap between Los Angeles and the rest of the field. The Diamondbacks have some intriguing pieces and could make things interesting, so they should not be counted out just yet. You can count the Rockies out though, we don't mind!

MLB NL West Odds could help you choose which California team you like to win the division this year… or go with an outside shot choice instead.

2026 AL and NL MVP

The MLB is the only one of the big American sports that splits their awards down the middle between the two leagues. But like all leagues, the AL and NL MVP's are given to the players considered the "most valuable" to their team in a given season. Stats and significant moments play a huge role in the MVP award, while team record and performance isn't really looked at considering how much of a team sport baseball is.

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge are the reigning MVP's in the NL and AL...check out our AL MVP Odds and NL MVP Odds to decide who will be next.

2026 AL and NL Cy Young

One of the more unique awards in sports, the AL and NL Cy Young awards are given to the pitchers who are considered to have had the best seasons. Named after Hall of Famer Cy Young, the award combines ERA, strikeouts, longevity and more to determine who deserves the highest honor as a ball-thrower.

AL Cy Young Odds and NL Cy Young Odds should be out soon, so get to work on picking the right pitcher and cash in you bet.

2026 AL and NL Rookie of the Year

With 30 teams across both leagues, we're (more or less) looking at up to 30 potential star rookies that put themselves on the map each season. The difference between this rookie award and others is that players can get their feet wet in a previous season and play some major league games before playing their first full season and will still be eligible for the honor. 

AL Rookie of the Year Odds and NL Rookie of the Year Odds should help you make the right pick.

Betting on MLB Futures

After a long regular season and the grueling MLB Postseason, only two teams remain to face-off in the World Series. Once the Series match-up is set, oddsmakers will set what is known as American Odds on the championship series. At this point, these are no longer future odds as the main event is near. For an event this major, the odds have a name: the World Series Odds Series Price, using American Odds.

For additional resources, check out our betting calculators. But here are the fast facts on odd types and how to bet on the World Series.

What are American Odds?

American Odds are the default odds used by U.S. sportsbooks. The odds are based on winning $100 for a given bet on either the Favorite or the Underdog.  A Favorite will have a minus (-) sign next to the odds and represents the money you need to risk to win $100. An Underdog will have a plus (+) sign in front and represents the money you can win for every $100 risked. So, if you're betting on the Astros at -140 against the Braves, that means Houston is a slight favorite. You need to risk $140 to win $100 on the Astros. If they win, you profit $100 and get your original $140 back.

What are Decimal Odds?

Beyond the U.S., most of the world uses Decimal Odds, in part because it’s easier to convert them to implied probabilities. Decimal odds represent the amount you win for every $1 wagered. The number represents the total return, not just the profit (this is different from American and fractional odds).

 What are Fractional Odds?

Fractional Odds are used primarily in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Few bettors use fractional odds for betting sports other than horse racing, because the conversions to understand a return are challenging. To calculate winnings on fractional odds, multiply your bet by the top number (the numerator), then divide the result by the bottom number (the denominator). 

Where can I bet on the World Series?

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