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2026 World Series, odds for every postseason series: Los Angeles Dodgers enter playoffs as the clear favorite

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading into the 2026 MLB postseason as the definitive championship favorite at BetMGM, opening at +350 and currently sitting at +210. They lead the field ahead of challengers like the Milwaukee Brewers, New York Yankees, and Tampa Bay Rays, while the Chicago White Sox face the longest championship odds at 40-1.

Matthew Rasp noted that the sportsbook is currently in a strong futures position, with the top favorites serving as profitable outcomes for the house, whereas the Padres and White Sox represent the biggest remaining financial liabilities. In terms of public backing, the Dodgers captured the highest share of both total tickets and overall money wagered, followed closely by the Yankees.

On the diamond, the Dodgers secured another National League West crown with a 100-62 record, though they finished behind the 103-59 Brewers for the top spot in the league. Toronto will not have the opportunity to defend their 2025 World Series title after finishing last in the American League East with a 79-83 record and missing the playoffs entirely.

The upcoming wild-card slate features matchups with the Yankees facing the Boston Red Sox, the Houston Astros taking on the White Sox, the San Diego Padres meeting the Chicago Cubs, and the Atlanta Braves squaring off against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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