Cincinnati Reds Playoff Push: Betting Odds Revealed as Wild card Race Heats Up
cincinnati, OH – September 22, 2025 - as the regular season nears its conclusion, the Cincinnati Reds find themselves firmly in the thick of the National League Wild Card race. With a record of 80-72, the Reds currently trail the Philadelphia Phillies (80-71) and New York Mets (80-72) for the final playoff spots. Crucially, Cincinnati holds the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Mets, having won the regular season series 4-2.
The Reds control their own destiny with a remaining schedule featuring three games against the Pittsburgh Pirates, beginning September 23rd, and three games against the Milwaukee Brewers starting September 26th. The outcome of these series will significantly impact their playoff chances, and sportsbooks are closely monitoring the situation.
According to BetMGM, the Reds are currently +200 to make the MLB playoffs, meaning a $100 bet would yield a $200 profit. Conversely, they are -250 to miss the postseason. Further down the line, the Reds have +2000 odds to win the National League pennant and +5000 odds to win the World Series.
