Betting picks, props, and tips for 2024 MLB season: futures - ESPN

There are betting opportunities galore with baseball season upon us, especially when it comes to the vast array of futures out there for your wagering pleasure. Be it which team is going to win it all in the fall or which players get to take home the hardware for top individual honors, there is likely to be a prop of some sort for your consideration.

Without further ado, here are our best bets from Tyler Fulghum, David Schoenfield, Eric Karabell, Derek Carty and Tristan H. Cockcroft.

All odds courtesy of ESPN BET.

What's your best value pick to win the World Series, beyond the current favorites (Dodgers, Braves, Astros, Yankees)?

Phillies +1500:The Phillies are stronger than they were a season ago, when they just missed a second consecutive World Series appearance. They have Atlanta's number in the playoffs. It is not great value, but only two NL teams have better odds. — Karabell

Phillies +1500: I would love to say the Orioles because of their overall talent, but their price is a bit too steep for me. I agree with Karabell. The Phillies have been there before, have a loaded lineup, a deep staff and a flame-throwing bullpen. — Fulghum

Orioles +1200: They're the very next one listed after the favorites, but I consider them a favorite, too, between their young, well-rounded offense and prospect excess to make necessary in-season moves to push them over the top. — Cockcroft

Rays +3000. This market appears to be very efficiently priced. Surprisingly, there does appear to be a lot of value on the Braves at +550, implying a 15% chance to win while my projection system (THE BAT X) puts them at 25%. Outside of the main teams, though, the only one that might be worth betting for me is the Rays with an implied 3% chance to