Latest Cubs Odds: World Series, Pennant, & More
Here's a quick glance at the latest Cubs odds across several futures markets from bet365 Illinois. Next to each set of odds is the implied probability of that market.
| 🏆 Cubs World Series Odds | +1500 (.66%) |
| ⭐ Cubs Playoff Odds | -20000 (99.5%) |
| 🚩 Cubs National League Pennant Odds | +700 (12.5%) |
| 🥇 Cubs NL Central Odds | +450 (20.4%) |
| ⚾ Pete Crow-Armstrong NL MVP Odds | +20000 (.5%) |
| ✅ Cubs Odds Last Updated: | August 26, 2025 |
I always suggest comparing odds across multiple betting sites before placing any bet, but particularly with futures markets like the ones listed above. These markets tend to have much higher odds variances than wagers like moneylines and totals. For example, if you think the Cubs can overtake Milwaukee for the division, DraftKings has a better price on the Cubs' NL Central odds at +450.
What Are the Cubs' World Series Odds?
The Cubs' odds to win the 2025 World Series are +1500 or shorter at all sportsbooks such as Fanatics Sportsbook Illinois. Currently, this puts Chicago among the top ten teams with the shortest World Series odds.
Can the Cubs win the World Series?
Yes, the Cubs can win the World Series this year. Chicago is a heavy favorite to make the playoffs, which is the first step. The Cubs' World Series odds have slipped slightly since coming out of the All-Star break, with other teams heating up, but they are still within striking distance.
What are the Cubs' Odds to Make the Playoffs?
Currently, the Cubs playoff odds are -20000, according to DraftKings. Converted to an implied probability, this means the Cubs' chances to make the playoffs are 99.5%.
Are the Cubs in the Playoffs?
The Cubs have not officially locked up a playoff spot, but outside of a complete and utter collapse, Chicago should snap their four-year postseason drought.
What Are the Cubs' Odds to Win the National League?
The best odds for the Cubs to win the National League are +700 on multiple books, including BetMGM Illinois. Chicago is well behind the Dodgers at +245 (DraftKings), but the Cubs currently have the fifth-best odds to win the NL.
What Are the Cubs' Odds to Win the NL Central?
The Cubs' NL Central odds are +800 or shorter across the board. The Brewers' hot streak, combined with Chicago playing .500 ball since the All-Star break, has made the Brewers stronger favorites and created a bigger gap between them and the Cubs.
Chicago Cubs Standings 2025
When it comes to the MLB postseason, only two sets of standings truly matter: division and wild card. I'll track the Cubs' standings all year long as we approach the playoffs.
Cubs NL Central Standings
| Team | Record | Games Behind |
| Brewers | 82-50 | - |
| ⭐ Cubs | 76-55 | 5.5 |
| Reds | 68-64 | 14 |
| Cardinals | 65-67 | 17` |
| Pirates | 57-75 | 25 |
The Cubs have dropped to five games behind the Brewers for the division lead. Milwaukee has been on an absolute tear, while Chicago has fizzled out a little. The Cubbies gained some ground last week during their big series with the Brewers.
National League Wild Card Standings
| Team | Record | Games Behind |
| Cubs | 76-55 | +6.5 |
| Padres | 74-58 | +3.5 |
| Mets | 70-61 | - |
| Reds | 68-64 | 2.5 |
| Cardinals | 65-67 | 5.5 |
If the Cubs can regain control of the NL Central, they won't have to worry about the NL Wild Card standings.
Chicago Cubs Game Odds
Here's a look at a few of the Cubbies upcoming games and the current odds.
How to Bet on the Cubs
As long as you are at least 21, you can place bets on the Chicago Cubs with any of the licensed Illinois betting apps or retail sportsbooks throughout the state.
Cubs Betting Promos
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New customers can claim any of the welcome offers below, while existing users will find promos like home run odds boosts, no sweat parlays, profit boosts, and more. It's always a good idea to open your app(s) of choice whenever the Cubs are playing to see what is being offered that particular day.
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Chicago Cubs Odds FAQs
According to DraftKings, the Cubs' World Series odds are +1500, giving them the 10th-best odds to win the World Series. They are currently trailing other NL contenders like the Dodgers, Brewers, and Phillies for best World Series odds in the league.
Sports fans who are 21+ can bet on the Cubs in Illinois using any of the 10 legal betting apps or in person at several retail sportsbooks across the state. In fact, if you find yourself at Wrigley and want to get in on the action, you'll find a DraftKings retail sportsbook next to the stadium.
Yes, not only can the Cubs make the playoffs this season, but according to betting odds, they are favored to do so. The Cubs playoff odds are -20000 on DraftKings, giving them a 99.5% chance to make the postseason for the first time since 2020.
Currently, the Cubs' chances of making the playoffs are 99.5% according to the latest odds from DraftKings (-20000). This implies that oddsmakers believe they are in good standing right now and will likely make the playoffs barring a collapse.
No, the Cubs are not eliminated from the playoffs as it's too early in the season for teams to be nixed from postseason contention. If the Cubs can keep up their play from the first half of the season, they'll be well-positioned to make their first playoff appearance since 2020.
For the division, the Cubs are second in the NL Central, trailing Milwaukee, trailing the Brewers by five games. For the Cubs' playoff standings, they are currently holding onto the first Wild Card spot in the NL, which might be their future unless they get hot.
The last time the Cubs won the World Series was in 2016, giving them their first World Series win since 1908. This is also the last time they made it to the World Series, as the Cubs have not done much since that magical season.
The Cubs have made the playoffs 21 times in franchise history, with their last appearance coming in 2020 when they lost to the Miami Marlins in the Wild Card round. They hope to make it 22 this season, as they currently lead the NL Central.
Author
Cody Kutzer has been covering the sports betting and gambling space for several years and has been losing his parlay bets for even longer. He currently serves as an editor, writer, and fact-checker for IllinoisBet.com to ensure readers have the latest and most accurate information surrounding sports betting in the state.
