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 | OTB |
| ⭐ Cubs Playoff Odds | OTB |
| 🚩 Cubs National League Pennant Odds | OTB |
| 🥇 Cubs NL Central Odds | OTB |
| ⚾ Pete Crow-Armstrong NL MVP Odds | OTB |
| ✅ Cubs Odds Last Updated: | December 23, 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.
What Are the Cubs' World Series Odds?
The Cubs' odds to win the 2025 World Series are off the boards at sportsbooks such as Fanatics Sportsbook Illinois. This comes after they lost Game 5 to the Milwaukee Brewers to end their season.
Can the Cubs win the World Series?
No, the Cubs cannot win the World Series this year as they have been eliminated after losing Game 5 to the Milwaukee Brewers.
What are the Cubs' Odds to Make the Playoffs?
Currently, the Cubs' playoff odds are off the board, according to DraftKings. This is because they have made the playoffs officially.
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 odds for the Cubs to win the National League are off the boards across all sportsbooks, including BetMGM Illinois. This comes after the Brewers have eliminated them.
What Are the Cubs' Odds to Win the NL Central?
The Brewers have officially won the NL Central. Therefore, the Cubs have no chance at claiming the division title.
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 the playoff continue.
Cubs NL Central Standings
| Team | Record | Games Behind |
| Brewers -Y | 97-65 | - |
| ⭐ Cubs -X | 92-70 | 5 |
| Reds | 83-79 | 14 |
| Cardinals | 78-84 | 19 |
| Pirates | 71-91 | 26 |
The Cubbies made the playoffs and advanced past the NL Wild Card Round. Unfortunately, their season came to an end with a loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS.
National League Wild Card Standings
| Team | Record | Games Behind |
| Cubs | 92-70 | +9 |
| Padres | 90-72 | +7 |
| Reds | 83-79 | - |
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
Although you're unlikely to find bonuses exclusive to the Chicago Cubs, there are plenty of Illinois sportsbook promos available for new and existing users to take advantage of throughout the season.
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 +1100, giving them the sixth-best odds to win the World Series. They are currently trailing other NL contenders like the Dodgers, Blue Jays, and Mariners 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. The Cubs have made the MLB Playoffs. They advanced past the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card before falling to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS after they lost Game 5, effectively ending their season and hopes for the title.
Currently, the Cubs' chances of making the playoffs are off the board as they have officially clinched a playoff spot. The Cubs began the MLB Playoffs with an NL Wild Card Series showdown with the San Diego Padres and will continue in the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Yes, the Cubs are eliminated from the playoffs. The Cubs won the NL Wild Card Series 2-1 against the San Diego Padres, but after forcing Game 5 against the Milwaukee Brewers, they were unable to steal a game on the road, ending their season.
For the division, the Cubs finished second in the NL Central, trailing Milwaukee, trailing the Brewers by six games. After eliminating the Padres in the NL Wild Card, they will face the Brewers in the National League Divisional Series.
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 22 times in franchise history, with their last appearance coming in 2020 and their next appearance coming next week. Ultimately, the Cubs look to go as far as they did in 2016, when they won the title.
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.
