Dodgers and Yankees Atop the MLB Odds Board for Third Straight Year

2021 MLB Odds

MLB Odds for 2021 World Series and League Pennants: It was announced in early July that the 2021 MLB regular season would start of April 1st 2020. A full 162-game season is planned, with an entire slate of interleague play which will see the AL/NL teams from the East, West and Central divisions facing each other.

The LA Dodgers are the odds on favorite (9/2) to repeat as World Series Champions in 2020, while the Yankees are hot on their tail at +550. Both teams are favored to win their AL and NL Pennants, which would see the two storied franchises meet in the World Series next fall. Relatively speaking, these are the same lines that were out last year prior to the 2020 MLB season. With both the Dodgers and Yankees staying atop the odds board all season long. Let’s check out the odds for all 30 teams and where they stand headed into the winter meetings.


2021 MLB Futures Odds

World Series odds
2021 mlb playoffs
Dodgers (+450)
Yankees (+550)
Padres (+900)
Braves (+900)
Rays (+1100)
White Sox (+1200)
Twins (+1200)
Athletics (+1600)
Astros (+1600)
Indians (+1800)
Reds (+2000)
Mets (+2000)
Cubs (+2500)
Jays (+3000)
Cardinals (+3300)
Nationals (+3300)
Phillies (+3500)
Angels (+4000)
Brewers (+5000)
Red Sox (+5000)
Marlins (+5000)
Diamondbacks (+5000)
Giants (+6600)
Rockies  (+7500)
Tigers (+8000)
Orioles (+8000)
Mariners (+8000)
Royals (+8000)
Rangers (+10,000)
Pirates (+15,000)

AL Pennant odds
2021 mlb playoffs
Yankees (+200)
Rays (+525)
Twins (+600)
White Sox (+600)
Astros (+800)
Athletics (+800)
Indians (+900)
Jays (+1500)
Angels (+2000)
Red Sox (+2500)
Orioles (+4000)
Royals (+4000)
Mariners (+4000)
Tigers (+4000)
Rangers (+6000)

NL Pennant odds
2021 mlb playoffs
Dodgers (+200)
Padres (+425)
Braves (+425)
Reds (+1000)
Mets (+1000)
Cubs (+1300)
Nationals (+1700)
Cardinals (+1700)
Phillies (+1800)
Marlins (+2500)
Brewers (+2500)
Diamondbacks (+2500)
Giants (+3500)
Rockies (+4000)
Pirates (+9000)

Odds via Bet365, Updated 11/30/20


LA Dodgers +450 – the 2021 LA Dodgers have not seen any manager moves this offseason as they stick with Dave Roberts. Coming off of a season where they finished with the best record in the MLB along with a World Series title to go with that.

New York Yankees +550 – the 2021 New York Yankees have not seen any manager changes this offseason as they stick with Aaron Boone. Coming off of a season where they finished 2nd in the AL East with a 33-27 record. They had an earlier than expected exit from the postseason, but still had one of the strongest offenses in the MLB.

San Diego Padres +900 – the 2021 San Diego Padres have not seen any manager changes this offseason as Jayce Tingler moves into his 2nd year with the team. They finished last season 2nd in the NL West with a 37-23 record, the 3rd best record in the MLB. Their World Series hopes fell short after falling to the Dodgers in the NLDS.

Atlanta Braves +900 – the 2021 Atlanta Braves have not seen any manager changes this offseason sticking with Brian Snitker. They finished last season 1st in the NL East with a record of 35-25. They had a great playoff run making it to the NLCS taking a 3-1 lead on the Dodgers just to lose it in 7. They had one of the best offenses in the MLB.

Tampa Bay Rays +1100 – the 2021 Tampa Bay Rays have not seen any manager change this offseason as Kevin Cash continues to run the show. They finished last season 1st in the AL East with a 40-20 record, the 2nd best record in the MLB. They made an incredible run going to the World Series losing it in 6 games to the Dodgers. They had one of the best pitching staff in the MLB.

Chicago White Sox +1200 – the 2021 Chicago White Sox have recently parted ways with Rick Renteria hiring Tony La Russa to take over. They finished last season 3rd in the AL Central with a record of 35-25. They made the postseason but failed to get out of the Wild Card Round.

Minnesota Twins +1200 – the 2021 Minnesota Twins have not seen any manager changes this offseason sticking with Rocco Baldelli. They finished last season 1st in the AL Central with a 36-24 record but, were stunted in the Wild Card Round failing to win a game.

Oakland Athletics +1600 – the 2021 Oakland Athletics have not seen any manager changes this offseason as they ride with Bob Melvin. They finished last season 1st in the AL West with a record of 36-24. They made the postseason making it to the ALDS before losing to the Astros.

Houston Astros +1600 – the 2021 Houston Astros have not seen any manager changes this offseason as Dusty Baker enters his 2nd year with the team. They finished last season 2nd in the AL West with a record of 29-31. They were the only AL team to make the playoffs with a record under .500 and were stopped just short of the World Series in the ALCS by the Rays.

Cleveland Indians +1800 – the 2021 Cleveland Indians have not seen any manager changes this offseason sticking with Terry Francona. They finished last season 3rd in the AL Central with a record of 35-25. They made the postseason but failed to get past the Wild Card Round losing to the Yankees.

Cincinnati Reds +2000 – the 2021 Cincinnati Reds have not seen any manager changes as David Bell enters his 3rd year with the team. They finished last season 3rd in the NL Central with a record of 31-29. Their playoff run was cut short after losing in the Wild Card Round. Their pitching staff was among the elite in the MLB in 2020.

New York Mets +2000 – the 2021 New York Mets have not seen any changes in manager this offseason as Luis Rojas enter his 2nd year with the team. They finished last season in last place of the NL East with a record of 26-34. They failed to make the playoffs.

Chicago Cubs +2500the 2021 Chicago Cubs have not seen any manager changes this offseason as David Ross enters his 2nd year with the team. They finished last season 1st in the NL Central with a record of 34-26. They failed to win a game in the postseason getting eliminated by the Marlins in the Wild Card Round.

Toronto Blue Jays +3000 – the 2021 Toronto Blue Jays have not seen any changes in manager as Charlie Montoyo still runs the show. They finished last season 3rd in the AL East with a record of 32-28. They were swept out of the postseason by the Rays in the Wild Card Round.

Washington Nationals +3300– the 2021 Washington Nationals have not seen any changes in manager as Dave Martinez remains in charge. They finished last season 4th in the NL East with a record of 26-34. They failed to make the postseason.

St. Louis Cardinals +3300 – the 2021 St. Louis Cardinals have not seen any changes in manager as Mike Shildt enters his 3rd year with the team. They finished last season 2nd in the NL Central with a record of 30-28. They were knocked out of the playoffs in the Wild Card Round after putting up many more runs than their season production would have projected.

Philadelphia Phillies +3500 – the 2021 Philadelphia Phillies have not seen any changes in manager as Joe Girardi enters his 2nd year with the team. They finished last season 3rd in the NL East with a record of 28-32. They did not make it to the postseason.

Los Angeles Angels +4000 – the 2021 Los Angeles Angels have not seen any changes in manager as Joe Maddon enter his 2nd year returning to the team. They finished last season 4th in the AL West with a record of 26-34. They failed to make the playoffs.

Milwaukee Brewers +5000 – the 2021 Milwaukee Brewers have not seen any changes in manager this offseason sticking with Craig Counsell. They finished last season 4th in the NL Central with a record of 29-31. They were the only team in the NL to make the playoffs with a record below .500 and they did not make it past the Wild Card Round.

Boston Red Sox +5000 – the 2021 Boston Red Sox have let go of Ron Roenicke an rehired Alex Cora after one year. They finished last season in last place of the AL East with a record of 24-36. They failed to make the postseason.

Miami Marlins +5000 – the 2021 Miami Marlins have not seen any changes in manager as Don Mattingly continues with the team. They finished last season 2nd in the NL East with a record of 31-29. They made it to the NLDS in the postseason getting stopped by the Braves there.

Arizona Diamondbacks +5000 – the 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks have not seen any changes in manager as Torey Lovullo stays with the team. They finished last season in last place of the NL West with a record of 25-35. They did not make the postseason.

San Francisco Giants +6600 – the 2021 San Francisco Giants have not seen any changes in manager as Gabe Kapler enters his 2nd year with the team. They finished last season 3rd in the NL West with a record of 29-31. They just missed out on the playoffs.

Colorado Rockies +7500 – the 2021 Colorado Rockies have not seen any changes in manager as they stick with Bud Black. They finished last season 4th in the NL West with a record of 26-34. They did not make it to the playoffs.

Detroit Tigers +8000 – the 2021 Detroit Tigers have hired A.J. Hinch to take over for Lloyd McClendon. They finished last season in last place of the AL Central with a record of 23-35. They failed to make the postseason.

Baltimore Orioles +8000 – the 2021 Baltimore Orioles have not seen any changes in manager as Brandon Hyde enters his 3rd year with the team. They finished last season 4th in the AL East with a record of 25-35. They failed to make it to the postseason.

Seattle Mariners +8000 – the 2021 Seattle Mariners have not seen any changes in manager as they stick with Scott Servais. They finished last season 3rd in the AL West with a record of 27-33. They did not make the playoffs.

Kansas City Royals +8000 – the 2021 Kansas City Royals have not seen any changes in manager as Mike Matheny enters his 2nd year with the team. They finished last season 4th in the AL Central with a record of 26-34. They did not make the postseason.

Texas Rangers +10,000 – the 2021 Texas Rangers have not seen any changes in manager as Chris Woodward enters his 3rd year with the team. They finished last season in last place of the AL West with a record of 22-38. They failed to make the playoffs.

Pittsburgh Pirates +15,000 – the 2021 Pittsburgh Pirates have not seen any changes in manager as Derek Shelton enters his 2nd year with the team. They finished last season in last place of the NL Central with a record of 19-41. They did not make the postseason


FAQ: 2021 MLB Odds

Who is the Odds on Favorite to win the 2021 World Series?

For the third straight year, the LA Dodgers are 9/2 favorites to win the World Series. (via Bet365)

Who are the Odds on Favorite to win the American League?

The New York Yankees are once again lined as the favorites to win the ALCS in 2021.