The 2024 MLB World Series is finally here! It's a best-of-seven showdown with the winners earning bragging rights, along with the adulation of the hometown fans, a trophy and a champagne-infused celebration. Games 1, 2, 6 and 7 (those last two games, if necessary) will take place at the home stadium of the NL Champions.
Check back every day to see the latest odds for each game as well as a few betting tips on some of the prop bets available to be made on each contest.
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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Yankees
Series odds: Dodgers (-125), Yankees (+105)
Series «correct score»: Dodgers sweep (+1100), Dodgers in 5 (+600), Dodgers in 6 (+380), Dodgers in 7 (+425)
Series «correct score»: Yankees sweep (+1500), Yankees in 5 (+700), Yankees in 6 (+500), Yankees in 7 (+475)
Zola's series pick
And then there were two. The 2024 Fall Classic features the two teams with the best record and likely MVP in their respective leagues. The Yankees needed just five games to win the ALCS while the Dodgers required six to capture the NLCS.
Avoiding a longer series allows both teams to optimally set their rotations. With the 2-3-2 setup, only four starters are necessary to keep everyone on regular rest. The Dodgers will rely upon their bullpen in Game 4 but, as they demonstrated against the Padres and Mets, that tactic can be successful. Overall, I view the pitching as a push. Each club also sports a potent, albeit top-heavy lineup. Let's call it a draw.
The Dodgers have home-field advantage, but the 2-3-2 format mitigates some of that impact. The «wild card» is Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman. He'll
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