MLB Futures Betting Odds

MLB futures bets are among the most popular types of wagers placed throughout the year. If you can predict the outcome of an event months in advance, a hefty payout will often come with it. However, these are much more difficult to win than a traditional bet, like moneylines or spreads.

MLB World Series Odds and Strategies

You can view the latest MLB World Series odds and bet on your favorite teams with OddsTrader. Use our grid to see live and opening World Series odds for all 30 teams. Click on each team to find the line history dating back to the first day the bet was offered.

Major events, not individual wins, can shift a team’s World Series odds. For example, if a team makes a deal before the trade deadline that improves their roster, they’re likely to rise up the board.

Remaining strength of schedule is another factor that influences World Series odds. If one team is projected to have an easier path to the Fall Classic than another, they may have better odds of winning, even if a team on the other side of the bracket has a better roster.

If you can predict these things ahead of time, you can often get better odds on futures bets. For example, if a team is expected to be a buyer at the trade deadline, it might be wise to bet on them to win the World Series before a deal goes through.

MLB Win Totals Odds and Strategies

Regular season wins are another popular futures market. Sharp bettors excel at analyzing schedules and determining a team’s projected win-loss record. Once oddsmakers post their lines, you can bet the over or under on how many wins a team will record.

Win total bets can be made throughout the entire season and are constantly being updated based on a team’s recent performance. Cold stretches and injuries to top players, naturally, will bring their projected win total down. Hot streaks and roster improvements will increase their totals.

Strength of schedule plays a big role in determining a team’s projected win total for the rest of the season. This is why the math may not always add up to what a team is on pace to hit.

Understanding how teams perform against certain opponents and understanding when a winning or losing streak is indicative of what’s to come is crucial in becoming a profitable futures bettor. 

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• Which MLB team is the best bet to win the World Series?
• How have the Yankees fared in the playoffs lately?
• Which MLB team has the easiest remaining schedule?
• What’s the best longshot World Series bet to place today?

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Frequently Asked Questions

MLB futures bets are a bit more complicated than regular wagers because they don’t settle nearly as fast. There’s a lengthy waiting period involved as you wait for the payoff. See our answers to some frequently asked questions below. 

Who will win the World Series?

This season’s World Series remains up for grabs, but we have a good idea of who might end up on top. See the latest World Series odds above to see which teams oddsmakers have installed as the top contenders to win the annual Fall Classic. 

Recent World Series winners include:

• 2024: Los Angeles Dodgers
• 2023: Texas Rangers
• 2022: Houston Astros
• 2021: Atlanta Braves
• 2020: Los Angeles Dodgers

Can you bet on future MLB games?

You can’t bet on MLB games that will happen in the future, but you can bet on events that take place later in the season. For example, you can bet on the winner of the World Series months in advance despite not knowing which teams will participate. As a result, you can get better odds on a team in May than you can in October, for example, because you’re taking on a larger risk.

Can you bet on MLB awards?

You can bet on awards like AL and NL MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year at legal online sportsbooks. You can also place wagers on which player will be the regular-season leader in home runs, strikeouts, saves, and more. 

Visit our MLB player futures page to see the latest odds for the full list of MLB awards.