This Major League Baseball season, the National League East is expected to be one of the most competitive divisions in the league. While the Philadelphia Phillies ran away with this division last season, there are a few teams with a chance to take this division away from them. Here, we look at the NL East futures odds and where each of its teams stands looking forward.
2025 NL East Futures Betting Odds
| Team | NL East Odds |
|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves | +140 |
| New York Mets | +185 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | +185 |
| Washington Nationals | +12500 |
| Miami Marlins | +25000 |
Atlanta Braves: Looking to Rebound
The Atlanta Braves did not win the NL East last season, finishing in a tie for second place behind the Phillies. A big reason for that was the absence of Ronald Acuna Jr. due to injury. Acuna is expected back for the Braves this season, with the question for Atlanta being whether he can stay healthy enough for his team to win enough games to catch the Phillies while finishing ahead of the Mets as well.
Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets: Also In the Mix
Right there with the Braves in the odds to win the NL East are the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets. The Phillies finished six games better than the Braves and Mets last season. They will look for a repeat performance in 2025. Adding Jesus Luzardo to their starting rotation could help them to accomplish that as he joins Zack Wheeler and some other talented arms on the Philly staff.
Last year, the New York Mets were expected to be one of the top contenders to win the NL East and the National League as a whole. But they a Wild Card team when all was said and done in 2024 and they fell short of the National League pennant, which was won by the LA Dodgers. It is entirely possible that the Braves, Phillies, and Mets all make it into the postseason out of this division this season, but all three teams will have to be at or near their best for that to happen.
Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins: NL East Longshots
The NL East title is not expected to be within reach for the Washington Nationals at this stage, nor is a NL Wild Card spot. But Washington did break the 70-win mark last season and played a much more respectable brand of baseball than they were expected to. Another step in the right direction this year could see them finish around the .500 mark, though that may be too much to ask of this group.
The Miami Marlins may have been the worst team not just in the NL East, but arguably in the National League as a whole last season. They traded table setter Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres, limiting their offensive capabilities early in the season. This year, their roster was not improved by any tangible amount going into spring training, as it is expected to be another long season in South Florida.
