### Dodgers Favored to Win 2025 World Series as Betting Opens

The Los Angeles Dodgers have emerged as early betting favorites for the 2025 World Series, according to odds set by ESPN BET. With odds of +400, the Dodgers lead the pack ahead of the New York Yankees at +700 and the Atlanta Braves at +750.

Following closely in the second tier of contenders are the Philadelphia Phillies at +1000, and a trio of teams — the Baltimore Orioles, Houston Astros, and New York Mets — each with odds of +1200. The San Diego Padres rounded out the group of stronger contenders with odds of +1500. On the other end of the spectrum, the Chicago White Sox and Colorado Rockies find themselves as the biggest long shots, each listed at 400-1.

The Dodgers recently showcased their championship mettle by overcoming a five-run deficit to defeat the Yankees in Game 5 on Wednesday. This victory secured their second World Series title in the last five seasons. Trailing 5-0 in the fifth inning, the Dodgers’ in-game odds reflected the challenging situation, extending to 15-1 at ESPN BET. However, they capitalized on the Yankees’ defensive errors to clinch a 7-6 win.

Throughout the regular season, the Dodgers maintained their status as World Series favorites, a prediction they have now fulfilled for the first time since the Chicago Cubs’ preseason favorite victory in 2016. Notably, this marks the third time in the past four years that the Dodgers have started the season as favorites.

With the offseason ahead, high-profile free agents like Yankees slugger Juan Soto, Orioles ace Corbin Burnes, and Astros third baseman Alex Bregman could influence future odds. However, as it stands, oddsmakers still view the Dodgers as the team to beat heading into 2025.