Latest Royals Playoff Chances, World Series Odds, and More
Futures odds for the Royals are off the board at DraftKings Missouri. We will update this section once odds are available for next season.
| đ Royals World Series Odds | +4500 (2.17% chance) |
| đ Royals American League Odds | +1600 (5.88% chance) |
| đ„ Royals AL Central Odds | +210 (32.3% chance) |
| đ„ Royals Playoff Odds | +160 (38.5% chance) |
| ⟠Bobby Witt Jr. MVP Odds | +550 (15.4% chance) |
| â Odds Last Updated: | February 2026 |
Other Missouri sport betting apps may carry different odds from each other, which can also fluctuate over time.
What Are the Royals' Playoff Chances?
The Royals playoff chances ahead of Spring Training are 38.5%, based on +160 odds.
Can the Royals Make the Playoffs?
Yes. The Royals can make the playoffs. They currently have +160 odds. A lot can change based on what happens throughout the season.
How Many Times Have the Royals Made the Playoffs?
The Royals have made the playoffs ten times in 56 seasons, dating back to 1969.
New MLB Playoffs Format
The MLB recently switched to a 12-team playoff format, with three division winners and three wild-card teams in each league.
The top two division winners earn a bye, while the remaining four teams play a best-of-3 series, all at the highest seed's stadium. The format switches to a best-of-5 series in the next round, while the League Championship Series and World Series are both best-of-7 series.
What Are the Royals' World Series Odds?
The Royalsâ odds to win the 2026 World Series sit at +4500. Meanwhile, the Dodgers are the current favorites to win the World Series again.
Do the Royals Have Any World Series Titles?
The Royals have won the World Series twice, in 1985 and 2015. They also advanced to the World Series in 1980 and 2014, but lost those series.
What Are the Royals' American League Odds?
The Royalsâ odds to win the American League sit at +1600. They came close to reaching the ALCS in 2024, but fell to the New York Yankees in the ALDS. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees hold the best odds to win the league.
Do the Royals Have Any American League Pennants?
The Royals have won the American League four times: in 1980, 1985, 2014, and 2015. They've also made the ALCS four other times but lost: in 1976, 1977, 1978, and 1984.
What Are the Royals' AL Central Odds?
The Royalsâ odds to win the AL Central are +210, which loosely translates to a 32.3% chance. Oddsmakers currently give them the second-best odds to win the division behind the Detroit Tigers.
Royals Standings: AL Central
Here's the final standings for the AL Central:
| Team | Win-Loss Record | Win-Loss Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cleveland Guardians | 88-74 | .543 |
| 2. Detroit Tigers | 87-75 | .537 |
| 3. âïž Kansas City Royals | 82-80 | .506 |
| 4. Minnesota Twins | 70-92 | .432 |
| 5. Chicago White Sox | 66-102 | .370 |
Have the Royals Won the AL Central?
The Royals have won the AL Central once it was established in 1994. Before that, the Royals won the AL West seven times. Here are the Royals' division titles:
- Royals' AL Central titles: 1 (2015)
- Royals' AL West titles: 7 (1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1985)
Royals Player Awards
The AL and NL MVP awards have been handed out every year in the MLB since 1931. The Royals have never had an MVP winner, though they have had strong candidates over the years.
Bobby Witt Jr. MVP Odds
For the 2025 season, Witt Jr.âs MVP odds started strong, but fell as the season progressed. He still put up impressive numbers last season, breaking Hal McRaeâs Royals record for the longest road hitting streak, reaching 23 consecutive games this season.
Witt has the second-best odds to win the MVP at +550 in 2026, behind Aaron Judge, who is the favorite again at +225 odds.
Are There Any Royals Betting Promos?
There aren't any Royals-centric betting promos, but there are typically lots of MLB-centric betting promos for existing users. This includes Caesars Sportsbookâs Tuesday Dingers, BetMGMâs Swing For the Fences or Dinger Tuesdays from FanDuel Missouri. New users will also be able to use their promos on MLB teams like the Royals when sports betting launches in Missouri on December 1.
Where Can I Bet on the Royals in Missouri?
When Missouri sports betting goes live later in 2025, you'll be able to bet on the Royals at all legal sportsbooks in the state. The list of operators will include these brands:
- bet365
- BetMGM
- Caesars Sportsbook
- DraftKings
- ESPN BET
- Fanatics Sportsbook
- FanDuel
- Underdog Sportsbook
What Types of Royals Futures & Bets Are Available?
There are a ton of Royals bets available, including:
- Royals futures bets, like Royals World Series odds, Royals American League odds, Royals AL Central odds, and Royals playoff chances
- Game spreads
- Moneylines
- Totals (over/unders)
- Player props/team props
Kansas City Royals World Series Outlook and Predictions
The Kansas City Royals enter the 2026 season as an intriguing dark-horse contender after an offseason focused on adding depth around cornerstone stars Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino. While their moves improved the lineup balance and bullpen stability, questions remain about whether they have enough top-end firepower to match elite American League contenders. Most projections peg Kansas City as a fringe playoff team capable of winning the mid-80s in games if its young core takes another step forward. A World Series run isnât the expectation, but with a breakout season or two and a strong midseason addition, the Royals could push themselves firmly into the postseason conversation.
Kansas City Royals Playoff Chances FAQ
The Royals playoff chances are 38.5%, which is loosely based on +160 odds. This indicates that oddsmakers do not feel confident that the Royals can make the playoffs, but still are giving them a decent chance in 2026.
Yes, the Royals can win the World Series since the 2026 season hasnât started yet. Early odds from sportsbooks have Kansas City at +4500, giving them a 2.17% chance to win the World Series for the first time since 2015.
Yes. The Royals absolutely can make the playoffs in 2026. Current playoff odds have them at +160, which gives them a 38.5% chance. While those are not the greatest odds right now, a lot can change in the 2026 season.
No, the Kansas City Royals missed the playoffs in 2025 and finished in third place in the division with an 82-80 record. Theyâll now focus on preparing for next year in an effort to become playoff contenders again in 2026.
When odds are available, you can bet on the Royals' postseason odds at any legal sportsbook in a state with legal sports betting. It recently became legal in Missouri, and you are eligible to place bets on the Royals in this state.
The Royals finished the 2025 season in third place in the American League Central with an 82-80 record. The Cleveland Guardians captured the division title with an 88-74 record, leaving Kansas City just a few games short of contending for the top spot.
Author
Calli is lifelong resident of Arizona and has been an avid sports fan since she can remember. After earning her Bachelorâs 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.
