Washington Nationals Odds: 2025 World Series, Playoff Chances & More

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The Nationals hit reset midway through the year, parting ways with manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo. They will not make the playoffs this season as they have officially been eliminated from the race.

Here are the other Nationals chances as well as futures bets available to wager on at Virginia sportsbooks.

Latest Washington Nationals Odds: Playoffs, World Series, and Division Title

The Nationals' chances of making the playoffs are gone. Below is a glance at the latest Nationals odds for the 2025 season via DraftKings Virginia:

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🚩 National League Pennant:OTB
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āœ… Odds Last Updated:October 2, 2025

Odds vary a bit between different Virginia betting apps, so make sure to look around for the best odds before placing bets.

Who Is Favored to Win the 2025 World Series?

The current favorite to win the 2025 World Series is the Philadelphia Phillies, at +425. Right behind them are the Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers, and New York Yankees. September could be a month where the Nats get to play out the schedule and try to get their youth ready for next season. 

What Are the Nationals Odds to Win the National League?

The Nationals’ odds to win the NL are off the board, as the deficit is huge, and oddsmakers don't believe they will make a run. 

What Are the Washington Nationals NL East Odds?

The Nationals' odds to win the NL East are off the board. The Nationals finished fourth in the NL East in 2024. 

Can the Nationals Make the Playoffs?

The Nationals will not contend for a playoff spot in 2025, though it depends on how well they can turn things around in the final stretch of the season. After a disappointing first half, the team made changes to both the coaching staff and front office in hopes of shifting direction. Most sportsbooks have already taken the Nationals’ playoff odds off the board.

How to Bet on the Nationals in Virginia

Bettors in Virginia (and anywhere else with legal sports betting) can place bets on the Nationals at any legal sportsbook. That includes Fanatics Virginia, BetMGM, Caesars, Betway, bet365, and more. Bettors must be 21 or older and located within the state lines of a state with legal sports betting.

Can I Bet on the Nationals in Washington, D.C.?

Yes, sports betting is legal in Washington, D.C., which means you can bet on the Nationals and other MLB teams in Washington, D.C.

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Nationals World Series, Playoff History

The current iteration of the Washington Nationals was founded in 2005 after the Montreal Expos relocated to Washington, D.C. Previous iterations of the Nationals have existed in the past: The Washington Nationals/Senators played in the MLB from 1901 to 1960 before relocating to become the Minnesota Twins. Another iteration of the Washington Senators played from 1961 to 1971 before moving and becoming the Texas Rangers.

Have the Washington Nationals Been to the World Series?

Yes, the Washington Nationals have been to the MLB World Series once, winning in 2019. They defeated the Houston Astros 4-3 in a seven-game series. A previous iteration of the Washington Nationals also went to the championship three times, in 1924, 1925, and 1933, winning once in 1924.

Overall, Washington, D.C. has seen two World Series winners in four appearances.

How Many World Series Have the Nationals Won?

The current version of the Nationals has won the MLB World Series one time, in 2019. The previous version of the Washington Nationals also won it once, in 1924.

How Many Times Have the Nationals Made the Playoffs?

Since relocating to Washington, D.C., to become the Washington Nationals, the Nats have made the postseason five times, in 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, and 2019. They won the Commissioner's Trophy in 2019.

When the Nats were the Montreal Expos from 1969 to 2004, they made the playoffs just once in 1981, losing in the NLCS.

The previous version of the Washington Nationals made the postseason three times. 1924, 1925, and 1933, making the World Series all three times and winning it once in 1924.

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Calli Varner

Calli is lifelong resident of Arizona and has been an avid sports fan since she can remember. After earning her Bachelor’s degrees from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University, she combined her passion for journalism and sports. Calli has covered the NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAAF, college sports, and sports betting for several media outlets.

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