Shohei Ohtani’s Top 5 Opening Day Team Odds: Jays, Dodgers Battle
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Shohei Ohtani Odds at Bet365
While he won't pitch again until 2025, the market for Shohei Ohtani is as hot as ever. With his signing potentially coming any time now, SportsGrid will look at the daily odds from Bet365 on Ohtani's landing spot.
Los Angeles Dodgers -175
The Los Angeles Dodgers remain the odds-on favorites to land the unicorn that is Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani's preference to stay on the West Coast continues to be a factor, and LA is already the co-favorite to win next year's World Series at +650. Creating buzz against LA's case is manager Dave Roberts confirmed the team met with Ohtani, the first team to publicly announce their "secret." Whether this sours the very private dual-threat superstar remains to be seen.
Toronto Blue Jays: +150
The Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as one of the top contenders, only behind the Dodgers. Toronto has the money, owned by Canadian communications/media giant Rogers, and seems willing to spend. The current executive duo of President George Shapiro and GM Ross Atkins are facing pressure to win after disappointing playoff performances in Toronto's past three appearances, going back to 2020. This would be, by far, the biggest free agent signing in Blue Jays history.
Los Angeles Angels +700
Sure, it might be the most boring option unless you're an Angels fan, but there is still a real possibility Shohei stays home. While loyalty seems like a forgotten trait in pro sports today, Ohtani has built a long-standing relationship with the Angels well before his 2018 rookie season. They wooed him once, but can they avoid the breakup?
San Francisco Giants +800
The Giants' interest in Shohei Ohtani has been very apparent. Trade rumors about San Francisco popped up around last year's trade deadline, and they've been a top contender since. Unlike on most of the top contending teams to land him, Ohtani becomes the lone superstar in San Fran. It's immediately his team. No Trout, no Betts, no Vladdy. He is the face, and it all revolves around him.
Chicago Cubs +1000
The Cubs entered as a buzzy landing pad for Ohtani about a month ago. Those rumors have slowed, but who wouldn't want to see this generational player suit up in one of the last remaining iconic ballparks? Chicago also added an elite new manager in Craig Counsell and has one of the best farm systems in baseball. Prospects that could contribute or be trade chips for a run next season. Remember, the Cubs were in the playoff hunt last year before a late-season collapse.
Shohei Ohtani Odds at Bet365
While he won't pitch again until 2025, the market for Shohei Ohtani is as hot as ever. With his signing potentially coming any time now, SportsGrid will look at the daily odds from Bet365 on Ohtani's landing spot.
Los Angeles Dodgers -175
The Los Angeles Dodgers remain the odds-on favorites to land the unicorn that is Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani's preference to stay on the West Coast continues to be a factor, and LA is already the co-favorite to win next year's World Series at +650. Creating buzz against LA's case is manager Dave Roberts confirmed the team met with Ohtani, the first team to publicly announce their "secret." Whether this sours the very private dual-threat superstar remains to be seen.
