2025 MLB Draft betting tips, predictions & top pick odds

The next wave of baseball talent will take centre stage when the 2025 MLB Draft begins on Sunday, July 13, live from Cumberland, Georgia. With the College World Series wrapping up and the MLB Draft Combine in the books, front offices across the league are finalising their boards and preparing for what’s shaping up to be a wide-open first round.

This year’s class is stacked with elite prep shortstops, hard-throwing college arms, and a handful of late risers making noise at just the right time. No player is drawing more buzz than Ethan Holliday, the Oklahoma shortstop and son of MLB All-Star Matt Holliday. With his size, advanced approach at the plate, and bloodlines, Holliday has positioned himself as a leading contender to go No.1 overall.

Also firmly in the mix is Kade Anderson, the LSU southpaw who closed the season in dominant fashion. His postseason surge has made him a near-lock for the top three, while Liam Doyle from Tennessee remains a high-upside wildcard who could sneak into the top five if a team bets on stuff over polish.

Last year’s No.1 pick, Travis Bazzana, made an immediate impression after being selected by the Cleveland Guardians. The Oregon State second baseman showcased elite bat-to-ball skills and was one of the most advanced hitters in the 2024 class — a reminder that top-tier college production can quickly translate to the big leagues.

Here are our top MLB Draft 2025 betting picks, with odds from the best bookmakers in United States.

MLB Draft 2025 top betting picks

Holliday offers the perfect blend of polish and long-term upside. Viewed as one of the safest high school bats in years, the son-of-a-gun’s elite makeup, size, and power give him the edge to go No.1 to the Washington Nationals.

Anderson has been lights-out down the stretch and is a perfect fit for a team like the LA Angels looking for a quick-moving college arm. The LSU star’s late-season dominance has him locked into top-three discussions, with pick No.2 looking increasingly likely.

While still seen as a longshot, Doyle has late helium and fits the Mariners’ track record of targeting power college arms. At this price, the Tennessee lefty offers value if Seattle pivot from prep talent or other top-tier options.

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