Tyler Stephenson gives Reds cushion with late homer in victory over Cubs
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning of a 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 20.
With only a few games left in the regular season, the Cincinnati Reds have their sights on a playoff run.
As of the afternoon of Sept. 23, the Reds and Mets were tied for the final playoff spot in the National League, with the Arizona Diamondbacks one game behind. It’s the only National League berth left to be clinched after the Padres beat the Brewers on Sept. 22.
The Reds have two in-division series to close out the 2025 season: three games against the Pittsburgh Pirates starting Sept. 23 at home and three on the road against the Brewers starting Sept. 26.
But what are the Reds’ chances of making the playoffs and the World Series? Here’s a look.
What are the chances of the Reds making the playoffs?
According to FanGraphs, the Reds (80-76) have a 49.2% chance of making the playoffs. Baseball Reference says the Reds have a 48.7% chance of reaching the postseason.
What are the betting odds for the Cincinnati Reds to make the MLB playoffs?
According to BetMGM, the Reds’ odds to make the playoffs are +200. The odds for them to miss the playoffs are -250.
What are the betting odds for the Cincinnati Reds to win the National League pennant?
The Reds’ odds to reach the 2025 World Series are +2000.
Cincinnati Reds’ World Series odds
Baseball Reference has the Reds’ chances of reaching the World Series at 2.5%, and it says they have a 1.1% chance of winning the World Series. FanGraph, on the other hand, says the Reds have a .6% chance of winning the World Series.
What are the betting odds for the Cincinnati Reds to win the World Series?
Per USA TODAY’s Sportsbook Wire, the Reds have +6500 odds to win the World Series, which ranks them No. 14 out of all MLB teams.
When was the last time the Reds made the playoffs?
The last time the Reds made the MLB playoffs was in 2020, when they lost the NL wild card series to the Atlanta Braves.
Contributing: Gordon Wittenmyer, The Cincinnati Enquirer; Dan Aulbach, The Columbus Dispatch.