The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs are co-favorites to win the National League Central division in 2026.
Milwaukee has won the division in four of the past five years. Chicago hasn’t won the NL Central since 2020.
Here’s a look at the latest MLB lines for the 2026 NL Central winner:
NL Central Odds 2026
| Team | Current Odds | Preseason Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Brewers | +220 | +240 |
| Cubs | +220 | +110 |
| Pirates | +270 | +600 |
| Reds | +450 | +500 |
| Cardinals | +3000 | +3000 |
List of Past NL Central Winners
| Year | NL Central Winner | Preseason Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Brewers | +275 |
| 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 |
| 2009 | Cardinals | +350 |
| 2008 | Cubs | +200 |
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