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The Cincinnati Reds‘ chances of reaching the playoffs once again decreased after a loss to Pittsburgh.
The Reds lost to the Pirates, 4-3, on Sept. 24 after 11 innings. The loss came a day after the Pirates cut Cincinnati’s playoff odds roughly in half when they beat the Redlegs, 4-2.
It’s not over, though. The Reds still trail the New York Mets by one game for the final playoff spot in the National League after New York lost to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.
With less than a week remaining in the 2025 regular season, here’s the likelihood of the Reds making it to the postseason.
What are the chances of the Reds making the playoffs?
According to FanGraphs, the Reds (80-78) have a 19.7% chance of making the playoffs. Baseball Reference says the Reds have a 22.7% chance of reaching the postseason.
Before their loss to the Pirates on Wednesday, the Reds’ chances were 20.9% on FanGraphs and 24% on Baseball Reference. Before their loss Tuesday, the Reds’ chances were 49.2% on FanGraphs and 48.7% on Baseball Reference.
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 +230. The odds for them to miss the playoffs are -285.
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 +5000.
What are the chances the Cincinnati Reds make the World Series?
Baseball Reference has the Reds’ chances of reaching the World Series at 2.6%, and it says they have a 1% chance of winning the World Series. FanGraphs, on the other hand, says the Reds have a .3% chance of winning the World Series.
What are the betting odds for the Cincinnati Reds to win the World Series?
Per BetMGM, the Reds have +10000 odds to win the World Series, which ties them for last out of the teams still alive with the Arizona Diamondbacks at No. 14.
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: Pat Brennan, The Cincinnati Enquirer.