The New York Yankees are set to open their 2024 campaign on March 28 against the Astros in Houston. However, the 2024 Major League Baseball season kicks off early Wednesday morning with a highly anticipated matchup – the Los Angeles Dodgers squaring off against the San Diego Padres in South Korea! As the excitement reaches a fever pitch, let’s delve into the latest World Series odds offered by BetMGM Sportsbook just before Opening Day.
The Yankees are placed on fourth place. The Los Angeles Dodgers, who made big strides by signing Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, rank as the top favorites to win the World Series at +350 odds. Closely trailing them are the Atlanta Braves, boasting odds of +450, while the Houston Astros sit comfortably at +800.
| 2024 World Series odds | |
| MLB Team | Odds |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 350 |
| Atlanta Braves | 450 |
| Houston Astros | 800 |
| New York Yankees | 900 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 1300 |
| Texas Rangers | 1400 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 1500 |
| Seattle Mariners | 2000 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 2000 |
| Minnesota Twins | 2500 |
| Chicago Cubs | 3000 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 3500 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | 3500 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 4000 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | 4000 |
| San Francisco Giants | 4500 |
| San Diego Padres | 4500 |
| New York Mets | 5000 |
| Detroit Tigers | 6600 |
| Cleveland Guardians | 6600 |
| Boston Red Sox | 6600 |
| Miami Marlins | 8000 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 10000 |
| Kansas City Royals | 15000 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 15000 |
| Los Angeles Angels | 20000 |
| Wasington Nationals | 25000 |
| Chicago White Sox | 50000 |
| Colorado Rockies | 50000 |
| Oakland Athletics | 50000 |
Yankees need to fire all cylinders
The New York Yankees, aiming to capture their first championship since 2009, come in with +900 odds, placing them as the fourth-best bet and the only other team with a better chance than 10/1.
Looking further down the list, the reigning champions, the Texas Rangers, hold the sixth-highest odds at +1500. Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks, who surprised everyone with their National League pennant run last season, find themselves tied with the Cincinnati Reds for 14th best at +4000.
The New York Mets, who were considered favorites before the 2023 season, have seen their odds lengthen to +5000, placing them 17th on the list.
Rounding out the bottom are the Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, and Oakland Athletics, all considered long shots at a staggering +50000 odds to win the World Series. Will these underdogs defy expectations? Only time will tell as the season unfolds!
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