The matchup for the 2025 World Series is set. The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to defend their title and be the first MLB team to win back-to-back rings in 25 years, and have been the favorites all season long. They’ll be going up against a team of destiny in the Toronto Blue Jays, who are playing in their first Fall Classic in 31 years.
Who is the favorite to take home the hardware? What bets or props have the best value this year? Below, we take a look at some of the betting options for the 2025 World Series.
When Does The 2025 World Series Start?
The World Series will begin on Friday, October 24th, and Game 1 will be played at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. First pitch is scheduled for 8PM Eastern.
The series will follow a 2-3-2 format, with the first two games being home contests for the Blue Jays. There will then be a day off on Sunday as the teams switch cities, and the series will continue in Los Angeles on Monday night. If necessary, Game 5 will be at Dodger Stadium, with Games 6 & 7 back in Toronto.
- Game 1: Fri, Oct 24th – 8PM ET (Rogers Centre, Toronto)
- Game 2: Sat, Oct 25th – 8PM ET (Rogers Centre, Toronto)
- Game 3: Mon, Oct 27th – 8PM ET (Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles)
- Game 4: Tues, Oct 28 – 8PM ET (Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles)
- Game 5 (If nec.) Weds, Oct 29 – 8PM ET (Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles)
- Game 6 (If nec.) Fri, Oct 31 – 8PM ET (Rogers Centre, Toronto)
- Game 7 (If nec.) Sat Nov 1 – 8PM ET (Rogers Centre, Toronto)
World Series Odds
- Los Angeles Dodgers -215
- Toronto Blue Jays +180
As they have been all season long, the Dodgers are the heavy favorites to win it all. The series odds have opened with Los Angeles listed at -215, which are implied odds of over 68% ($100 bet would turn profit of $46.51). Last year, the Dodgers closed as -130 favorites over the New York Yankees.
The Blue Jays, conversely, have opened as heavy +180 underdogs. They have implied odds of 37%.
If the lines hold until first pitch on Friday, the Dodgers will be the biggest World Series favorites since 2019. That year, Houston Astros lost in seven games to the Washington Nationals after entering as a -235 favorite. In 2020, the Dodgers were -210 favorites over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Best Series Prop Bets
Series Correct Score
Dodgers Win 4-2 (+380)
The “Gentleman’s Sweep” of Los Angeles winning 4 games to 1 is the favorite in this category, but the value lies in the Blue Jays winning two games (+380). A clean sweep for the Dodgers is listed at +600.
World Series MVP
Vladimir Guerrero Jr (+600)
If the Blue Jays want to pull off the upset, they’ll need their star player to put up some big numbers. So far this postseason, Guerrero Jr. has posted a batting average of .442, an on-base percentage of .510, and has added six home runs. The 6/1 odds here are hard to pass up, especially if you think that Toronto has a chance in the series.
Player To Record 5+ Hits In Series
Shohei Ohtani (+550)
Ohtani struggled at the start of the postseason, and still has an overall batting average of .220. But he seemed to find his groove in the four game sweep of the Brewers in the NLDS, as he racked up five hits in the final three contests. If you think he can keep the momentum going, then the +550 designation could provide some solid return value.
