Per BetMGM on Sept. 29, the odds of the Cleveland Guardians winning the American League pennant are +1000 (10:1) and the odds of the Cincinnati Reds winning the National League pennant are +1500 (15:1). This means that the odds of both events occurring for a Reds-Guardians World Series in 2025 are +17500 (175:1).

The Dodgers will face the Cincinnati Reds in a National League wild-card series beginning Tuesday at Dodger Stadium, needing 13 victories for the first back-to-back World Series championships in franchise history.

Reds infielder Gavin Lux has 30 games of playoff experience for the playoff-newb Reds as he faces the team that traded him in January.

The Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds completed the playoff picture in grand style. They'll be among 12 teams seeking to win the World Series.