Latest Cubs Odds: Playoffs, World Series, & 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 Playoff Odds | -650 (86.7%) |
🏆 Cubs World Series Odds | +1600 (5.9%) |
🚩 Cubs National League Pennant Odds | +750 (11.8%) |
🥇 Cubs NL Central Odds | -360 (78.3%) |
🔥 Cubs Regular Season Wins | Over/Under 93.5 |
✅ Odds Last Updated: | May 29, 2025 |
I always suggest comparing odds across multiple betting sites before placing any bet, but particularly with futures markets like the ones shown above. These markets tend to have much higher odds differences than wagers like moneylines and totals. For example, DraftKings has a better price on the Cubs division odds at -245.
What are the Cubs Odds to Make the Playoffs?
Currently, the Cubs playoff odds are -525 according to DraftKings. Converted to an implied probability, this means the Cubs' chances to make the playoffs are 84%. At -525, this gives Chicago the sixth-shortest playoff odds across the entire NL.
Are the Cubs in the Playoffs?
The Cubs have not yet locked up a playoff spot as we're too early in the regular season. Teams won't start punching their ticket for another few months, but as long as the Cubs continue playing how they have been to start the season, they will be in a good spot.
What are the Cubs Odds to Win the National League?
The best odds for the Cubs to win the National League are +750 on bet365. Chicago is well behind the Dodgers at +145, but the Cubs currently have the fourth-best odds to win the NL.
What are the Cubs Odds to Win the NL Central?
The Cubs' NL Central odds are -380 or shorter across the board. Chicago is currently a heavy betting favorite to win the division, with these odds having dropped from +115 several weeks ago. On DraftKings, the next closest team in the division is the Cardinals at +350.
What are the Cubs World Series Odds?
The Cubs' odds to win the 2025 World Series are +1600 or shorter on all sportsbooks such as Fanatics Sportsbook Illinois. Currently, this puts Chicago among the top 10 teams with the shortest World Series odds.
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 | W/L Percentage | Games Behind |
⭐ Cubs | 35-21 | .625 | - |
Cardinals | 32-24 | .571 | 3.0 |
Reds | 29-28 | .509 | 6.5 |
Brewers | 28-29 | .491 | 7.5 |
Pirates | 21-36 | .368 | 14.5 |
The Cubs recent schedule has helped put some distance between them and the Cardinals, moving from just one game ahead to 3.0 games ahead in the past several days. With the rest of the division struggling, the NL Central is likely to come down to Chicago and St. Louis.
National League Wild Card Standings
Team | Record | W/L Percentage | Games Behind |
Mets | 34-22 | .607 | +2.0 |
Padres | 31-23 | .574 | - |
Cardinals | 32-24 | .571 | - |
Giants | 31-25 | .554 | 1.0 |
Brewers | 29-28 | .509 | 3.5 |
If the Cubs can maintain control of the NL Central, they won't have to worry about the NL Wild Card standings.
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, parlay insurance, 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
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 -525 on DraftKings, giving them an 84% chance to make the postseason for the first time since 2020.
According to DraftKings, the Cubs World Series odds are +1600, giving them the 8th-best odds to win the World Series.
Currently, the Cubs' chances of making the playoffs are 84% according to the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook (-525).
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.