2026 MLB Betting Cheat Sheet: World Series Picks, Win Totals & Home Run Props

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Published: March 23, 2026

By: Garion Thorne

The official start of the 2026 MLB regular season is less than 72 hours away. However, over at DraftKings Network, we’ve been grinding all winter long to make sure you’re ready to bet all the sweet baseball action that we’ll be enjoying for the next six-plus months.

Below, I’ll recap all the futures bets I’ve made the past eight weeks on the DraftKings Sportsbook. Think of it as a one-stop shop for all things MLB. We’ve got World Series Champion picks, win totals predictions and, of course, a few home run props. A little something for everybody!

For in-depth analysis of the bets, make sure to click on the article links provided. With that in mind, let’s dive into some picks.

2026 World Series Champion

TORONTO, ONTARIO - OCTOBER 20: Cal Raleigh #29 of the Seattle Mariners rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in game seven of the American League Championship Series at the Rogers Centre on October 20, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. — TORONTO, ONTARIO – OCTOBER 20: Cal Raleigh #29 of the Seattle Mariners rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in game seven of the American League Championship Series at the Rogers Centre on October 20, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners (+1300)
Baltimore Orioles (+2200)
Pittsburgh Pirates (+10000)

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2026 MLB Win Totals

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 11: Members of the Baltimore Orioles celebrate a win after the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Thursday, September 11, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. — BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 11: Members of the Baltimore Orioles celebrate a win after the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Thursday, September 11, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Olivia Vega/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles OVER 84.5 Wins (-115)
Colorado Rockies UNDER 52.5 Wins (-105)
St. Louis Cardinals UNDER 71.5 Wins (+100)

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MLB Home Run Props

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 25, 2025 in Anaheim, California. — ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 25: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 25, 2025 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Home Run Leader: Nick Kurtz (+1000)
Vinnie Pasquantino 35+ Home Runs (+225)
Ben Rice 35+ Home Runs (+350)

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More MLB Win Totals

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 27: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres runs to the dugout against the Colorado Rockies during a spring training game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on February 27, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. — SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 27: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres runs to the dugout against the Colorado Rockies during a spring training game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on February 27, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves UNDER 88.5 Wins (-115)
Chicago White Sox OVER 66.5 Wins (-110)
San Diego Padres OVER 83.5 Wins (-115)

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