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Beginning on Thursday, the MLB playoffs kick into high gear following an eventful 2021 season. Excitingly, betting odds are now accessible for every series.
In the upcoming days, the American League and National League Division Series will commence, marking the return of baseball to its beloved postseason format after a two-year hiatus.
As the matchups have been determined, let’s take an in-depth look into the teams involved and who the oddsmakers favor to compete for the World Series.
Dodgers zoom to favorite status after Wild Card walk-off
After the conclusion of the two Wild Card games, the teams for the remaining playoffs have been determined, leaving us with a field of eight teams.
On Tuesday night, the AL Wild Card Game witnessed the Boston Red Sox securing a notable 6-2 victory against the New York Yankees.
In a thrilling turn of events on Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a remarkable 3-1 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Wild Card Game.
After their victory on Wednesday night, the Dodgers have witnessed a significant improvement in their odds. Initially, BetMGM Sportsbook listed the Dodgers as a +400 favorite on Wednesday afternoon. However, with their entry into the NLDS, those odds have now risen to +240. It’s important to note that these odds reflect the absence of Clayton Kershaw during the postseason.
The Houston Astros are currently listed with the second-best chance of winning the World Series, with odds set at +475.
According to BetMGM, the Dodgers hold the top position in the World Series market with the highest ticket% (12.6) and handle% (18.5).
On Thursday morning, the San Francisco Giants were sitting at +700, making them the team with the most significant remaining liabilities.
Astros seek continued success against White Sox
The MLB divisional playoff round commences at 4:07 p.m. ET on Thursday, with the Astros (95-67), the favored team, hosting the Chicago White Sox (93-69).
Currently, the Houston Astros hold the position of the No. 2 seed in the American League, while the Chicago White Sox trail close behind as the No. 3 seed. The Astros have emerged as one of the notable surprises this season, considering their initial odds of +2200 to claim the World Series title at the beginning of the year. In contrast, the White Sox currently have odds of +700 to secure the championship.
FanDuel Sportsbook has designated the Astros as the favored team with odds of -130 in this five-game series, while the White Sox are considered underdogs with odds of +112 for a potential victory.
This year, the Houston Astros, champions of the AL West, had a remarkable performance against the White Sox, who emerged victorious in the AL Central. Out of the seven matchups between the two teams, the Astros emerged victorious in five, with all four home games resulting in wins for them.
DraftKings Sportsbook offers enticing odds for Houston’s potential series victory. They list the Houston team at +500 for a sweep, +450 for a 3-1 win, and +300 for a 3-2 victory.
AL East rivals Red Sox, Rays meet in ALDS
After defeating their main rival, the Yankees, the Boston team (92-70) now shifts their focus towards facing another division opponent, the top-seeded Tampa Bay Rays (100-62).
The commencement of their best-of-five series is scheduled for Thursday at 8:07 p.m.
According to the bookmakers, Tampa is being favored in this MLB playoff series. FanDuel has set the Rays’ odds at -168, while the Red Sox are listed at +144.
The odds for the Boston Red Sox have experienced the most significant increase since the beginning of the season, going from +5000 to +800. Currently, the Tampa team is listed at +600 for winning the championship.
The competition between these two teams during the regular season was fierce. Out of the 19 games played, the Rays emerged as the victors with an 11-8 advantage. Their most recent encounters occurred on September 6-8 in Boston, where the Rays triumphed in two out of three games.
If you have a good understanding of the teams involved, you might consider placing a bet on the total number of games played. DraftKings offers odds of -330 for the over 3.5 games in the series and +275 for the under. Additionally, you can bet on the over 4.5 games at +145, or choose the under at -170.
Brewers, Braves to break season tie in NLDS
The initial National League Division Series (NLDS) pairing was established between the Milwaukee Brewers (95-67), seeded second, and the Atlanta Braves (88-73), seeded third. The series is scheduled to commence at 4:37 p.m. on Friday.
BetMGM listed Milwaukee as the NL Central champion with +800 odds to win the World Series, while Atlanta, the winner of the NL East, is considered a longshot with +1200 odds for the title.
The Brewers are favored to win this series with odds of -142, according to FanDuel oddsmakers. On the other hand, Atlanta is considered the underdog with odds of +120 to come out victorious.
During the season, the two teams faced off only six times, with each team winning three games. Interestingly, the road team emerged victorious in two out of the three games played in each instance.
You may also take into account the series spread odds offered by DraftKings. Atlanta is the least favored team with a +1.5 game spread, set at odds of -210. On the other hand, Milwaukee has the highest underdog odds with a spread of +2.5 games, standing at +1200. The Brewers are given a fair line of +175 for a -1.5 game spread.
Giants a top-seeded underdog vs. Dodgers
Despite having the best record in baseball, with a 107-55 record, the San Francisco Giants still lack the respect they deserve in the NLDS, as they narrowly outperformed the Dodgers, who finished with a close 106-56 record.
The best-of-five series between the two rivals is set to commence at 9:37 p.m. ET on Friday.
The series odds favor the Dodgers at -146, while the Giants are listed at +124 for winning the series.
The season series between the two teams was incredibly close. Out of the 19 meetings, San Francisco emerged victorious in 10 of them. Notably, the Giants displayed a strong comeback, winning six out of the last eight games in this series.
Predicting the precise margin of this closely anticipated series will pose a challenge. DraftKings offers all six potential outcomes, with odds ranging from +275 for a 3-1 Dodgers victory to +950 for a Giants sweep.
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