The National League is set to be very interesting in 2023, with talented teams in the NL East and NL West headlining the list of squads with their eyes on this year’s pennant. Here, we look at which teams have the best chance to win the National League, and what the NL pennant futures odds look like for every team in the NL.
2023 NL Pennant Futures
| Team |  |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAD | +350 | +425 | +400 | +425 | +380 |
| NYM | +375 | +450 | +400 | +475 | +500 |
| ATL | +500 | +400 | +400 | +370 | +380 |
| SD | +550 | +450 | +480 | +475 | +500 |
| PHI | +800 | +750 | +750 | +900 | +750 |
| STL | +950 | +900 | +950 | +750 | +1000 |
| MIL | +1800 | +1600 | +1600 | +1400 | +1500 |
| SF | +2500 | +2500 | +2500 | +2500 | +2700 |
| CHC | +4000 | +4000 | +3500 | +4500 | +4000 |
| ARI | +5500 | +6000 | +6500 | +7000 | +5000 |
| MIA | +5500 | +5000 | +5000 | +3500 | +4000 |
| COL | +8500 | +15000 | +10000 | +20000 | +10000 |
| CIN | +10000 | +12500 | +10000 | +10000 | +10000 |
| PIT | +12500 | +10000 | +12500 | +12000 | +8000 |
| WSH | +20000 | +25000 | +20000 | +25000 | +20000 |
Now that you have seen what all of the best betting sites think of the odds to win the National League, it is time to dig a little deeper into the favorites to represent the NL in the World Series. As you can see, there are a couple of clear favorites in the NL pennant futures market, but there are some teams with longer odds that could make a surprising run to the World Series as well.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Another year, another season where the Los Angeles Dodgers are among the favorites to win the National League. The Dodgers have some questions as far as their starting pitching is concerned, as evidenced by Noah Syndergaard sitting in the fifth spot of their rotation. But they have a great lineup, and they could go all the way to the World Series if Clayton Kershaw still has some gas left in the tank.
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is a fascinating team this season, as their biggest positive from this offseason is getting Ronald Acuna Jr. back healthy for what should be a full season of action. They did also bring in catcher Sean Murphy, which should be an upgrade offensively over Travis d’Arnaud. But just having Acuna back in their lineup for the whole year makes this Braves team a dangerous one as they look to get back to the World Series now that they have their star.
San Diego Padres
If the San Diego Padres can simply keep their off-field problems to a minimum this year, they could really have something in the National League. Fernando Tatis Jr. could be eligible to return from his 80-game suspension in late April. His return could help the Padres become one of the most dangerous teams at the plate in Major League Baseball again in 2023.
New York Mets
The New York Mets made move after move this offseason to try and become a legitimate World Series contender. Their NL pennant futures odds saw a significant boost by bringing in players like Justin Verlander and paying to keep Brandon Nimmo around. But the Mets will have to overcome a history of disappointment in the postseason if they are going to end up making a deep run in the National League playoffs.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies won the National League last season, losing in the World Series to the Houston Astros after winning their first pennant since 2009. This offseason, they made a huge move to bring Trea Turner in from the Los Angeles Dodgers for $300 million. Turner has since lit it up in the World Baseball Classic for the United States, and adding him to a lineup with Bryce Harper in it could mean great things for Philly.
St. Louis Cardinals
By rule, someone has to win the National League Central, and that team could just be the St. Louis Cardinals. St. Louis did a nice job of bringing in a replacement for Yadier Molina this offseason, signing Wilson Contreras to catch for them. The winner of the NL Central is likely to fold against the squads in the East and West this year, but the Cardinals could always pull off another miracle run to the pennant.
NL Pennant Futures Prediction
Atlanta Braves to Win National League
This is the first time in a long time that we are not picking the Los Angeles Dodgers to represent the National League in the World Series. Atlanta is still right in the middle of its championship window, while aging and roster subtractions have left the Dodgers on a downward trend. That is not to say that the Dodgers will be bad this year, but we like the Braves to snatch the pennant by a slight margin over Los Angeles in 2023.
