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Phillies Overtake Dodgers as World Series Betting Favorite

Consecutive wins at Dodger Stadium prompted sportsbooks to shorten Philadelphia’s odds.

Sep 16, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher Rafael Marchan (13) watches the flight of the ball on a 3-run home run in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • BetOnline’s latest sheet lists Philadelphia at +475 and Los Angeles at +525, with Milwaukee and Toronto next at +700.
  • Other snapshots this week showed the same pecking order, including prices such as Phillies +480 and Dodgers +500.
  • The Dodgers had led World Series futures since opening the day after their 2024 title before this week’s swing.
  • Philadelphia has clinched a postseason berth and is pushing for the No. 1 seed, while the Dodgers’ back-to-back losses have reduced their bye chances.
  • Kyle Schwarber’s power surge features prominently in assessments of the Phillies’ rise, with standout home run and RBI totals cited.