The 2025 MLB season features several compelling storylines surrounding pitchers. That includes what should be a fascinating NL Cy Young award race, which is headlined by several pitchers from last year’s race and some new faces looking to stake their claim. Here, we look at the favorites to win the NL Cy Young race and make our MLB betting picks for this individual award market.
2025 NL Cy Young Odds
| Pitcher | NL Cy Young Odds |
|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | +300 |
| Zack Wheeler | +750 |
| Chris Sale | +800 |
| Blake Snell | +900 |
| Corbin Burnes | +1200 |
| Dylan Cease | +1600 |
| Tyler Glasnow | +1600 |
| Michael King | +2000 |
| Hunter Greene | +2200 |
| Sandy Alcantara | +2200 |
| Spencer Strider | +2200 |
| Freddy Peralta | +2500 |
| Logan Webb | +2500 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | +2500 |
| Kodai Senga | +2800 |
| Shohei Ohtani | +2800 |
| Shota Imanaga | +2800 |
| Justin Steele | +3000 |
| Sonny Gray | +3000 |
| Zac Gallen | +3000 |
NL Cy Young Contenders
Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates
Paul Skenes took Major League Baseball by storm last season, going 11-3 with a 1.96 ERA. Skenes averaged over a strikeout per inning in his rookie campaign, impressing both hardcore and casual fans right out of the gate. This season, opposing hitters will have a better idea as to what they can expect when facing Skenes. But that might not be enough for them to hit against a pitcher in Skenes who could win the NL Cy Young in his second season in the pros.
Zack Wheeler, Philadelphia Phillies
Last season, Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies finished in the top-three in MLB in ERA, with a 2.57 mark in that department. He went 16-4 after an 0-3 start to the season in April, helping the Phillies to get to the postseason. This year, Wheeler will look to put forth another strong year on the mound as he will be expected to be one of the last arms standing in the race for this individual award in 2025.
Chris Sale, Atlanta Braves
Chris Sale won the NL Cy Young award as a member of the Atlanta Braves in 2024. Sale was a late addition to the starting rotation for Atlanta and was not expected to be that good by any stretch of the imagination. But he went 18-3 for the season, finishing in the top-two in wins, ERA and strikeouts. Sale may not be able to live up to those standards again in 2025, but he will certainly try to do so.
Other NL Cy Young Contenders
The odds for those looking to win the NL Cy Young in 2025 beyond the names listed above are very interesting for several pitchers. Pitchers like Zac Gallen, Justin Steele, and Tyler Glasnow have all been in Cy Young consideration in the recent past. And with Shohei Ohtani set to return to the mound during the 2025 season, the race to win this award could go in any number of directions even if the favorites don’t win it.
Who Will Win the NL Cy Young Award?
Corbin Burnes (+1200)
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Claim Bonus - Burnes finished in the top-10 in wins and ERA among pitchers last season.
- We should see Burnes improve statistically this season as he is no longer in the AL East and dealing with explosive offenses like those of the Yankees and Blue Jays.
