Will the Los Angeles Dodgers win the 2026 World Series?

Probably not — the Dodgers trail Milwaukee 2-0 in the NLCS, leaving them needing four wins in a row to reach the World Series before winning four more games. Their 100-62 season and strong recent form show championship quality, but the deficit and Ohtani/Rojas injury concerns make the required path unlikely; a Game 4 comeback led by a healthy Ohtani is the main way this could prove wrong.

Probably not — Dodgers trail NLCS 2-0 and must win 4 of next 5 including the pennant and then the World Series, with injury concerns on Rojas and Ohtani adding risk. Historical comeback odds from 0-2 in a best-of-7 are low (~15%), compounded further by needing to also win the World Series, so overall championship probability is modest.

Probably not — the Dodgers are in a difficult spot in the NLCS, trailing the Brewers while managing key player injuries including Shohei Ohtani. Overcoming this deficit to advance and then winning a seven-game World Series against the AL champion leaves them with relatively low compounded championship odds. A fast turnaround at home in Game 4 sparked by their deep lineup and pitching could quickly restore their championship trajectory.

Probably not — Dodgers trail 2-0 in the NLCS and must win four of the remaining games just to reach the World Series, a historically steep climb even for a 100-win club. If they somehow take the NLCS their WS odds would be decent, but the immediate series deficit dominates. They could be proven wrong by a complete home-stand sweep plus two more wins, but that remains a long shot.

Likely no — the Dodgers trail Milwaukee 2-0 in the NLCS and would need to win four of the next five games just to reach the World Series, with Shohei Ohtani possibly limited by injuries. Even if they complete that comeback, they would then need to beat the AL champion, making the combined path very steep. The main thing that could prove me wrong is a sudden Dodgers surge starting with Game 4 at home and a return to full health for their stars.

Probably not — the Dodgers trail Milwaukee 2-0 in the NLCS and are dealing with significant injuries to Ohtani and Rojas, making a comeback uncertain. Even if they win the NLCS (~25% chance given the deficit and health concerns), they'd still need to win four more games in the World Series. The main thing that could prove me wrong is a dominant pitching performance and Ohtani returning to full form to spark a comeback.

Probably not — The Dodgers are down 2-0 in the NLCS and face elimination in Game 4 today, making their path to the World Series extremely difficult. Their recent injuries (Ohtani, Rojas) further reduce their chances. A sweep or Game 5 loss would confirm their elimination.

Probably not — the Dodgers are down 0-2 in the NLCS to Milwaukee and must win at least 4 of their next 5 just to reach the World Series, then beat the AL champion. Their strong 100-win season and 8-2 recent form give them real talent, but Ohtani's biceps/knee issues and the 0-2 hole (teams trailing 0-2 in best-of-7 historically win the series only ~15-20% of the time) make the full championship path unlikely. A home Game 4 win tonight could shift momentum, but they'd still need to win in Milwaukee and then win the Fall Classic.

Probably not — the Dodgers trail Milwaukee 2-0 in the NLCS, and teams down 0-2 in a best-of-seven win the series only roughly 15-20% of the time, before even accounting for having to then win the World Series against an AL champion. Ohtani's injury concerns further cloud their outlook. A Game 4 win at home could quickly raise their chances and prove this too pessimistic.

Probably not — the Dodgers trail Milwaukee 2-0 in the NLCS and must win four of the next five games just to reach the World Series, which is a difficult position even for a 100-win team. Ohtani's nagging injuries further weaken their chances against a Brewers team that has already controlled the series. The main thing that could prove me wrong is the Dodgers' deep roster and postseason experience sparking a historic comeback, but the current deficit makes a championship quite unlikely.