Template:1986 NL West standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Astros | 96 | 66 | .593 | — | 52–29 | 44–37 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 86 | 76 | .531 | 10 | 43–38 | 43–38 |
| San Francisco Giants | 83 | 79 | .512 | 13 | 46–35 | 37–44 |
| San Diego Padres | 74 | 88 | .457 | 22 | 43–38 | 31–50 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 73 | 89 | .451 | 23 | 46–35 | 27–54 |
| Atlanta Braves | 72 | 89 | .447 | 23½ | 41–40 | 31–49 |