Latest Cincinnati Reds Playoff Chances 2025
Here are the Cincinnati Reds chances of making the 2025 playoffs and missing the playoffs based on the latest Reds playoff odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook. Keep in mind, odds can vary slightly across sportsbooks and may shift quickly, especially this late in the season with so much still on the line.
| ⭐ Cincinnati Reds Playoff Chances | 30.8% |
| ❄️ Cincinnati Reds Miss Playoff Chances | 73.3% |
| 📊 Cincinnati Reds Playoff Odds | +225 |
| 📅 Info Last Updated | August 16, 2025 |
Converting odds to implied probability can easily be done using an online tool like our odds calculator.
Can the Reds Make the Playoffs?
With the regular season winding down, time is of the essence. The Reds are only 0.5 games back in the NL Wild Card race, which means there’s still a path to the postseason. Every game matters from here on out, and the margin for error is razor thin. To stay in the hunt, Cincinnati will need to string together wins, limit mistakes, and take advantage of head-to-head matchups against other playoff hopefuls. The talent is there, but consistency has to follow if they want to make a serious push.
Latest Cincinnati Reds Odds: World Series, Division Title & More
Playoff odds will get clearer as August progresses, so be sure to bookmark this page for the latest updates and info.
| 🏆 Cincinnati Reds World Series Odds | +9000 (1.1% chance) |
| 🥇 National League Pennant | +4000 (2.4% chance) |
| 🔥 NL Central Division Title | +30000 (0.3% chance) |
| ✅ Regular Season Wins | O/U 81.5 (+105/-135) |
| 📅 Info Last Updated | August 16, 2025 |
Who Is Favored to Win the World Series in 2025?
The current favorite to win the 2025 World Series is the Los Angeles Dodgers at +400. The Dodgers' star-studded lineup, anchored by offseason free-agent acquisition Shohei Ohtani, won the 2024 World Series. The Philadelphia Phillies (+600), Milwaukee Brewers (+900), and Houston Astros (+900) are the teams closest to the Dodgers. The Reds are +9000 to win the World Series, placing them comfortably in the middle of the MLB pack.
What Are the Reds' Odds to Win the National League?
The Cincinnati Reds are currently +4000 to win the National League pennant. This gives them a 2.4% chance to pull it off. That makes them extreme long shots as the postseason approaches. The National League is highly competitive this year, with multiple divisions locked in tight races. The playoff chase is intense, with many teams still in the mix for a postseason spot.
What Are the Cincinnati Reds' NL Central Odds?
The Reds are currently +30000 to win the National League Central, translating to just a 0.3% chance. The Brewers, who currently lead the NL Central, hold the best odds to take the title. The NL Central is one of the toughest divisions in baseball this year, with multiple teams posting winning records and battling for playoff spots.
How to Bet on the Reds in Ohio
Individuals 21 or older who are physically located within Ohio, or any state where sports betting is legal, are eligible to place bets on the Reds and other major sporting events. Top Ohio betting apps like DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics and BetMGM offer betting lines and futures for the Reds, as well as all 29 other MLB teams.
Are There Any Reds Betting Promos?
There are no Reds-specific betting promos available, and there likely won't be. But plenty of operators offer Ohio sportsbook promos that are specific to the Reds, like odds boosts and more.
Cincinnati Reds World Series, National League History
The Cincinnati Reds were one of the founding members of the National League in 1876. The team was expelled from the National League by league president William Hubert in 1880 for refusing to stop selling beer at their games. After the expulsion, the team joined the nascent American Association League, which was not the eventual American League, and played there until rejoining the National League in 1889.
The Reds moved into Crosley Field in 1912. In 1919, the Reds defeated the Chicago White Sox to win their first World Series. But by 1920, the infamous Black Sox scandal had rocked baseball and tainted the Reds’ 1919 championship. Eight members of the 1919 White Sox team were accused of losing the Series to the Reds on purpose in exchange for money from a gambling syndicate led by the notorious mafia figure Arnold Rothstein. All eight players were banned for life from baseball and Hall of Fame consideration.
The Reds’ next World Series title would come in 1940 when they defeated the Detroit Tigers. The team waited 35 years for their next World Series title. In 1975, the team, led by Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, Tony Perez, Joe Morgan, and other future Hall of Fame players, dominated the National League with a 108-54 record. The vaunted Big Red Machine, as the team was known, won the World Series in seven games over the Boston Red Sox.
The following year, the Big Red Machine repeated as World Series champions, sweeping the New York Yankees to win their fourth championship.
Fourteen years passed before the Reds won the 1990 World Series, led by hitters Barry Larkin and Eric Davis along with pitcher Tom Browning and closer Randy Myers, who completed 31 saves. The Reds surprisingly swept the vaunted Oakland Athletics power-hitting lineup, led by Mark McGwire, Jose Canseco and Ricky Henderson. It was the Reds’ last World Series win to date.
Have the Cincinnati Reds Won a World Series?
The Cincinnati Reds have won five World Series titles: 1919, 1940, 1975, 1976 and 1990.
How Many Times Have the Reds Won the National League?
The Reds have won nine National League pennants: 1919, 1939, 1940, 1961, 1970, 1972, 1975, 1976 and 1990.
How Many Times Have the Reds Made the Playoffs?
The Reds have made the playoffs 13 times in team history. However, the team has not made the playoffs in the last five years; the last time the Reds made the playoffs was in 2020.
Cincinnati Reds Playoff Chances FAQs
The Reds’ odds to win the 2025 World Series are +9000, translating to about a 1.1% chance of taking the title, making them a long shot. The Los Angeles Dodgers have the shortest odds and are favored to win it all again.
The Reds are +225 to make the playoffs, giving them a 30.3% chance. According to sportsbooks, the Reds have a 73.3% chance of missing the playoffs with -275 odds. While the odds aren’t in their favor, the Reds still have a path to the postseason if they can finish strong down the stretch.
The Cincinnati Reds are located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The team has played at Great American Ballpark since 2003. Known for its passionate fan base, the Reds have a rich history as one of the oldest franchises in Major League Baseball.
The Cincinnati Reds are owned by Bob Castellini, who purchased the club in 2006 from previous owner Carl Lindner. Under Castellini’s ownership, the team has undergone several major rebuilds and restructuring phases as they work toward returning to consistent postseason contention.
Cincinnati has used the Reds name since the team’s founding in 1876 as a charter member of the National League. As one of baseball’s oldest franchises, the Reds boast a rich history and a passionate fan base that spans nearly 150 years.
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Jeremy Botter is a commercial editor for BetOhio.com. He is a former senior writer for CNN, managing editor at FloSports and associate editor for Heavy.com in addition to spending more than 10 years as a combat sports beat writer for the Houston Chronicle.
