You don't need to wait until October or November to bet on the World Series, as World Series futures odds are available at all of the leading betting sites. With better than 4-to-1 payouts available for all of the top MLB contenders, betting early can help you secure a hefty payout if you're able to predict the winner of baseball's Fall Classic.
Any major online sportsbook will have 2023 World Series odds for every team available under the "Futures" section of baseball betting, and these odds have been shifting around since before Opening Day. You can put all your eggs in one basket or wager on a few contenders to give yourself multiple chances to win.
Two ways to help maximize the potential payout from your World Series bet are shopping around different sportsbooks for the most favorable odds and/or waiting around until your team of choice hits an inevitable low point during the grind of the MLB season. Keep reading for details on how to maximize your returns from these strategies, details on team odds for top contenders, and more.