Although the Milwaukee Brewers have won the National League Central in consecutive seasons, the Chicago Cubs are the current favorites (+115) to win the division based on the latest MLB betting market at the BetMGM online sportsbook.
Chicago’s last NL Central title came in 2020. Milwaukee has won three of the past four division crowns.
Here’s a look at the latest MLB lines for the 2025 NL Central winner:
NL Central Odds 2025
| Team | Current Odds | Opening Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Cubs | +115 | +260 |
| Brewers | +250 | +210 |
| Reds | +500 | +325 |
| Cardinals | +850 | +400 |
| Pirates | +900 | +1200 |
NL Central Betting Favorite 2025
According to the latest MLB division odds, the Cubs are +115 favorites to win the NL Central after opening with a +260 value in this market.
Chicago was a +190 favorite to win the NL Central last spring.
The St. Louis Cardinals are long shots this year, but they have won the most NL Central titles with 12.
List of NL Central Division Winners
| Year | NL Central Winner | Preseason Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Brewers | +750 |
| 2023 | Brewers | +160 |
| 2022 | Cardinals | +230 |
| 2021 | Brewers | +300 |
| 2020 | Cubs | +275 |
| 2019 | Cardinals | +160 |
| 2018 | Brewers | +600 |
| 2017 | Cubs | -500 |
| 2016 | Cubs | -185 |
| 2015 | Cardinals | +115 |
| 2014 | Cardinals | -145 |
| 2013 | Cardinals | +225 |
| 2012 | Reds | +135 |
| 2011 | Brewers | +220 |
| 2010 | Reds | +800 |
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