The Los Angeles Dodgers hold the top spot for World Series favorites, according to odds from Kalshi, where they are set at +179, translating to a 35.8% probability of securing another championship. As of now, MLB's leading teams for the 2026 World Series at Kalshi include:
– Dodgers: 35.8% (+179)
– Yankees: 12.7% (+687)
– Brewers: 11.7% (+755)
– Braves: 7.2% (+1289)
– Rays: 5.8% (+1624)
– Phillies: 5.6% (+1686)
– Cubs: 4.4% (+2173)
– Red Sox: 4% (+2400)
– Mariners: 3.9% (+2464)
– Rangers: 3.3% (+2930)
The Milwaukee Brewers present an intriguing opportunity for bettors with odds at +755. Currently, they trail the Dodgers, holding a record of 67-41 compared to the Dodgers' 69-40. With the trade deadline approaching on Monday, any changes from Milwaukee could significantly impact their championship odds.
Hot on the trade front is Detroit pitcher Tarik Skubal, a two-time Cy Young Award winner whose name has surfaced in trade talks involving several teams, including the Brewers. Skubal underwent elbow surgery in May but has shown he’s back to full strength, posting a 2.79 ERA with a record of 7-5 and 116 strikeouts, ranking him 30th in the league. Last season, he achieved 241 strikeouts, only trailing Garrett Crochet, who recorded 255.
Meanwhile, Jacob Misiorowski, the Brewers' current ace, is establishing himself as a contender for the National League Cy Young Award this year. He has fanned 185 batters, more than any other pitcher, alongside a league-best ERA of 1.58 and a solid record of 11-4.
Interestingly, despite ranking last in home runs, the Brewers are fifth in the league for runs scored, totaling 546, demonstrating their offensive efficiency. Last season, Milwaukee led with 97 wins but fell short in the postseason, being swept by Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. They have faced early playoff exits in the previous two seasons.
Since the All-Star Break, no team has drawn more bets for the World Series at BetMGM than the Brewers, accounting for 18.6% of total market cash as of Tuesday. Currently, BetMGM lists the Brewers' chances at +900 for the World Series title. With promising odds, could this be the year Milwaukee makes a significant playoff impact?
