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All bets are in epic World Series: Dodgers slightly favored over Yankees in betting odds

The highly anticipated East Coast vs. West Coast rivalry returns, as the Dodgers and Yankees face off in the World Series. BetMGM has the Dodgers slightly favored at -130 odds, with the Yankees close behind at +110.

Oddsmakers Expect a Long Series

Expecting a competitive series, oddsmakers favor Over 5.5 games at -190 odds. For those betting on a seven-game series, the odds stand at +200.

Key Injuries and Roster Changes

The Dodgers won two out of three games earlier this season when they faced the Yankees in The Bronx, during a healthy stretch with Gavin Stone and Tyler Glasnow. Both pitchers are now sidelined, while the Yankees have since added Jazz Chisholm, strengthening their roster.

ARLINGTON, TX – JULY 15: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees and Shohei Ohtani #17 and Tyler Glasnow #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers give advice to Teoscar Hernandez #37 during the 2024 T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field on Monday, July 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Star-Studded Lineups to Watch

Both teams feature powerhouse lineups. The Dodgers’ stars include Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Teoscar Hernandez. The Yankees counter with Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Giancarlo Stanton, and Chisholm.

World Series MVP Race

Ohtani leads the odds to win World Series MVP at +220, followed by Judge at +500 and Soto at +550. Tommy Edman, a standout in the NLCS, is also in the mix at 30/1 odds.

Game 1 Preview

Game 1 kicks off Friday night in Los Angeles, with Yankees ace Gerrit Cole set to start.

Herbert Bauernebel

Herbert Bauernebel has been reporting from New York since 1999 and currently works for Bild.de, OE24 TV, and US Live. He also runs the news portal AmerikaReport.de. Bauernebel has covered nearly all major US events of the past quarter-century, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s election, Donald Trump’s surprise victory, the pandemic, last year’s election showdown, as well as natural disasters such as hurricanes and oil spills. He has also reported firsthand on international events, including the Asian tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the Fukushima disaster. He lives in Brooklyn with his family and holds degrees in communication and political science from the University of Vienna. Bauernebel is the author of a book about his experiences on 9/11, And the Air Was Full of Ash: 9/11 – The Day That Changed My Life.

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