UPDATE: The Los Angeles Dodgers are now the clear favorites to win the World Series, with a staggering three times more bets placed on them than any other team, according to recent data from ESPN BET. As the playoffs kick off, the Dodgers are positioned with World Series odds at +375, igniting excitement among fans and bettors alike.
This urgent update comes just ahead of the Dodgers’ National League Divisional Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, set to begin on October 7, 2023. The Dodgers enter the series as a slight favorite at -115 odds, showcasing their dominance in the league.
At BetMGM and DraftKings, the Dodgers have attracted nearly double the betting volume compared to any other contender. The New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies follow closely behind, each with odds of +475, while the Seattle Mariners stand at +550. The Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays are next at +750, with the Chicago Cubs at +800 and the Detroit Tigers lagging at +1200.
Halvor Egeland, senior trader at BetMGM, revealed that the Brewers represent a potential nightmare scenario for sportsbooks due to their previous odds of 50-1 earlier this season. “The Dodgers being close to the favorite all year kept the liability down a little bit,” Egeland explained. He added that the only other team the sportsbook would like to avoid is the Mariners, who are seen as a strong contender with a favorable path to the World Series.
The Mariners are currently favored at -170 against the Detroit Tigers in their American League Divisional Series, with the Yankees at -145 against the Blue Jays. Egeland noted, “Surprisingly, the Yankees are our best result, followed by the Cubs and the Jays,” highlighting the unpredictable nature of this year’s playoffs.
As the Dodgers gear up for their series opener, all eyes will be on their performance. Will they live up to the expectations placed upon them by the betting public? Fans and bettors alike are eager for the action to unfold, with implications that could reshape the landscape of the postseason.
Stay tuned as we continue to monitor this developing story and provide updates on the Dodgers’ journey toward the World Series. The stakes are high, and the excitement is palpable as the playoffs commence!
