The 2025 Kentucky Derby odds show a range of favorites and longshots, with the top contenders and their odds approximately as follows:
- Journalism is the favorite with odds around 3-1.
- Sovereignty is close behind at about 5-1.
- Sandman is also among the top with odds near 6-1.
- Luxor Cafe is a notable longshot generating buzz at 15-1.
- Other horses like Citizen Bull, Burnham Square, and Baeza have odds around 12-1 to 20-1.
- Several longshots are listed at 30-1, including Neoequos, Final Gambit, American Promise, and others
Expert picks highlight Journalism as a strong favorite, but also emphasize a double-digit longshot like Luxor Cafe as a must-back based on insider buzz
. Official morning line odds are set after the post position draw, with Mike Battaglia as the odds maker, and live odds can be followed on platforms like TwinSpires and KentuckyDerby.com
. For making picks and bets, it is advised to consider both favorites and promising longshots, using expert analysis and live odds updates to guide wagering decisions
