Cubs Playoff Picture: Chances, Bracket, Seed for 2025

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga reacts after recording the final out in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Monday, May 13, 2024, in Atlanta.
(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Here is a look at the latest MLB playoff odds and postseason seeding for the Chicago Cubs during the 2025 season:

Cubs Playoff Chances

According to the latest MLB playoff odds, theย Cubs are -800 to earn a postseason bid. They are +550 to not make the playoffs.

Chicago started the season with a -175 price tag of playing in October.

The Cubsโ€™ playoff oddsย are the best in the NL Central:

TeamMake Playoff OddsMiss Playoff Odds
Brewers+450-625
Cardinals+130-155
Cubs-800+550
Pirates+4000-10000
Reds+650-1000

Cubs Playoff Seed

The Cubs plan to contend for a playoff spot after missing the postseason in 2024.

Here is the current NL bracket for the 2025 MLB playoff picture:

Last Time the Cubs Made the Playoffs

The Cubs last made the playoffs in 2020, dropping a 2-0 decision to the Miami Marlins in the NL wild card.

Chicago hasnโ€™t won a playoff game since 2017.

Cubs Playoff History

  • Playoffs appearances: 21
  • Pennants: 17
  • World Series: 3 (1907, 1908, 2016)

Cubs Schedule

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Shane Jackson

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.