MLB odds 2022: How all 30 teams stand ahead of Opening Day originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
A new Major League Baseball season is here now that Opening Day 2022 has arrived.
After the 99-day lockout was settled on March 10, the league managed to preserve a full 162-game schedule for all teams.
With Spring Training in the books and new baseball games looming, these are the odds for where the 30 teams stand before the season starts, with all odds provided by our partner, PointsBet:
Which MLB teams have the best odds to win their division?
The Los Angeles Dodgers have the highest odds in any division, both American League and National League, to come out on top of their respective rivals. Oddsmakers have the Dodgers winning the NL West division at -228.
These teams have the best odds to win their respective division:
AL East: Toronto Blue Jays, +175
AL Central: Chicago White Sox, -200
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AL West: Houston Astros, -182
NL East: Atlanta Braves, +125
NL Central: Milwaukee Brewers, -176
NL West: Los Angeles Dodgers, -228
Which MLB team has the best odds of winning the American League?
The Blue Jays have the best odds of winning the American League. These are the top five teams favored to win the AL:
1. Toronto Blue Jays: +450
2. Houston Astros: +475
3. New York Yankees: +525
4. Chicago White Sox: +550
5. Tampa Bay Rays: +650
Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles have, by far, the lowest odds at +15000. Above Baltimore is a two-way tie between the Oakland Athletics and Kansas City Royals at +5000.
Which MLB team has the best odds of winning the National League?
The National League has a different outlook at the top. The 2021 World Series champions Atlanta Braves are not favored at the moment. These are the top five teams favored to win the NL:
1. Los Angeles Dodgers: +225
2. Atlanta Braves: +400
3. Milwaukee Brewers: +700
4. San Diego Padres: +750
5. New York Mets: +800
The Pittsburgh Pirates (+15000) have the lowest odds in the NL. The Chicago Cubs (+5000) and Washington Nationals (+5000) are in the bottom five as well.
Which team has the best odds of winning the World Series?
The Dodgers are currently favored to take it all. The 2020 World Series champions have +500 odds to lift the Commissioner’s Trophy in 2022, while the Pirates and Orioles are the least favored with +50000 odds. These are the teams with the top 10 odds:
1. Los Angeles Dodgers: +500
2. Toronto Blue Jays: +800
3. Atlanta Braves: +900
4. Houston Astros: +1000
5. New York Yankees: +1100
6. Chicago White Sox: +1200
7. New York Mets: +1400
8. Tampa Bay Rays: +1500
9. Milwaukee Brewers: +1600
10. San Diego Padres: +1800
What are the odds for the White Sox to make the playoffs?
Chicago White Sox to make the playoffs: Yes -400, No +300
What are the regular season win total odds for the White Sox?
Chicago White Sox: Over/Under 92.5 wins, -110-110
Editor's note: All odds are provided by our partner, PointsBet. PointsBet is our Official Sports Betting Partner and we may receive compensation if you place a bet on PointsBet for the first time after clicking our links.
