Latest Cardinals Playoff Chances, World Series Odds & More
The St. Louis Cardinals have gone two straight seasons without a playoff appearance. The table below provides an overview of where the Cardinals' odds stand today and what oddsmakers think of the potential for the team this year. All of the odds seen below are from FanDuel Sportsbook MO and the percentage next to each set of odds is the implied probability of that market hitting.
| 🏆 Cardinals World Series Odds: | +6000 (1.6% chance) |
| 🚩 Cardinals National League Odds: | +2700 (3.6% chance) |
| 🥇 Cardinals NL Central Odds: | +550 (15.4% chance) |
| 🔥 Cardinals Playoff Odds: | +160 (38.5% chance)* |
| 📑 Cardinals Regular Season Projected Win Total: | O/U 85.5 (+100/-122) |
| ⚾ Ryan Helsley NL Reliever of the Year Odds: | +450 (18.2% chance) |
| 👑 Sonny Gray NL Cy Young Odds: | +8000 (1.2% chance) |
| ✅ Last Verified: | June 6, 2025 |
*Odds from DraftKings
Once Missouri sportsbook apps are available, I suggest checking out several operators before placing any wagers. Odds can vary across different sites, and you always want to be on the lookout for the best price. For example, FanDuel has the Cardinals at +500 to win the division, where DraftKings has them at +400.
What are the Cardinals Playoff Chances?
For the 2025 season, the Cardinals' playoff chances are currently 38.5% based on +160 odds from DraftKings. St Louis' playoff chances have been trending slightly downward.
Can the Cardinals Make the Playoffs?
Yes, with the regular season approaching the halfway point, the Cardinals (and almost every other MLB team) have a chance to make the playoffs. DraftKings has St. Louis as a contender to make the playoffs, and they are 5.0 games behind the division-leading Cubs. If the Cardinals can keep being competitive, they could be on the way to the playoffs come this fall.
What are the Cardinals World Series Odds?
The St. Louis Cardinals' odds of winning the 2025 World Series are +6000 at FanDuel. Currently, the second-shortest out of the NL Central teams. The Dodgers have the best odds to win the World Series. St. Louis will play LA on June 6.
How Many World Series Titles do the Cardinals Have?
The Cardinals have made 19 World Series appearances and won 11 of them. The last time St. Louis won, however, was back in 2011 in a series against the Texas Rangers. Since then, the Cardinals have been back to the Fall Classic once and have just eight postseason appearances overall.
What are the Cardinals' National League Odds?
The Cardinals' odds to win the NL are +2700, the eighth-shortest odds across the entire National League, according to FanDuel. The Cardinals haven't won the National League since 2013, and they are unlikely to break that streak in 2025. St. Louis has +1100 odds to reach the NLCS.
Do the Cardinals have any National League Pennants?
Yes, the Cardinals have 19 National League pennants to their name, which is the third-most among the NL.
What are the Cardinals' NL Central Odds?
The Cardinals' odds to win the NL Central are +550, giving them the second-shortest odds to win the division. The Cardinals have the second-best record in the division, but with over 100 games left to play, these odds will significantly change.
Cardinals Standings: NL Central
The 2025 season is officially underway. I'll update the Cardinals' NL Central standings weekly.
| Team | Win-Loss Record | Win-Loss Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chicago Cubs | 39-23 | .629 |
| 4. ⭐️ St. Louis Cardinals | 34-28 | .548 |
| 3. Milwaukee Brewers | 34-29 | .540 |
| 4. Cincinnati Reds | 30-33 | .476 |
| 5. Pittsburgh Pirates | 23-39 | .371 |
Have the Cardinals Won the NL Central?
Since the NL Central got its start in 1994, the Cardinals have won the division 12 times. St. Louis last took down the NL Central in 2022.
Are There Any Cardinals Betting Promos?
While it's too early to tell if there will be Missouri betting promos specific to the Cardinals, it wouldn't be shocking to see them. This is especially true if those tasked with getting sports betting up and running in the state can do so by the end of the MLB season. With little else to wager on, sportsbooks will be eager to get your business, and offering bonuses for betting on the Cardinals would be one way to do it.
Once we know exactly what promotions to expect, I'll update this section with the latest offers.
Are the Cardinals Partnered With any Sportsbooks?
Yes, the Cardinals are partnered with bet365 Missouri, entering into a marketing deal with the brand ahead of the launch of legal sports betting in the Show-Me State. You'll see bet365's advertising at Busch Stadium and on the Cardinals' radio and TV programming throughout the season.
Cardinals Playoff Chances FAQ
According to odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, the Cardinals' playoff chances are 38.5%, based on +160 odds. These odds vary from sportsbook to sportsbook.
Yes, the Cardinals can technically win the World Series this year, though their current odds are unfavorable. According to FanDuel, the Cardinals' World Series odds are +6000. These odds give St. Louis a 1.6% chance of winning the World Series.
Yes, there is still plenty of season left, so the Cardinals and almost every other MLB team are still technically in the running for a playoff spot. According to DraftKings sportsbook, St. Louis has +160 odds to make the playoffs and -190 odds to miss the postseason.
No, the Cardinals are not in the playoffs because it is only June, and teams won't officially start locking up postseason spots until around September. Sportsbooks like DraftKings have the Cardinals as playoff contenders, but there is still plenty of baseball left.
Once sports betting is officially launched in the state, you will be able to bet on the Cardinals' postseason odds and more at any legal and licensed sportsbook. This will likely include names such as Caesars Sportsbook, BetMGM, FanDuel, DraftKings, bet3465, and potentially others.
The Cardinals are in second place in the NL Central with a 34-28 record. The current leader of the division is the Chicago Cubs with a 39-23 record. Chicago also has the best odds of winning the NL Central.
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 BetMissouri.com to ensure readers have the latest and most accurate information surrounding sports betting in the state.
