Above all upsets have been a big part of the major league baseball playoffs in 2019. So far, the powerful Los Angeles Dodgers and consistent Atlanta Braves have been bounced. St. Louis and wild card Washington are the final two survivors in the National League. By contrast, the American League has been more in baseball betting form. Houston and the Yankees will battle for the AL title and a berth in the World Series. Indeed, the Astros and New York are the remaining favorites to win the World Series. But as we have seen anyone can emerge to win.
American and National League Championship Series
| Date: | October 11 through October 20, 2019 |
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| Location: | Check Schedules |
| Championship Series TV Coverage: | TBS, FOX, FS1 |
| Baseball Betting Odds to Win the World Series at SBG: | Houston Astros 7/5, New York Yankees 3/1, Washington Nationals 16/1, St. Louis Cardinals 20/1 |
Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Washington finished 93-69 and upset the Dodgers in five games. Overall the National ranks sixth for run production and 13th for earned run average. The counter was St. Louis at 91-71. Atlanta went down to the Cardinals in five games. St. Louis ranked 19th for run production and fifth for earned run average.
Houston Astros Vs. New York Yankees
On the whole New York posted a sportsbook record of 103-59. The Yankees finished first for run production and 14th for earned run average. Last series New York swept Minnesota in three games. Houston was 107-55 and survived a five-game series with Tampa Bay. The Astros ranked third for both runs scored and ERA.
Washington vs. St. Louis Betting Stats
The Nationals are:
- 8-5 in their last 13 away games
- 3-5-1 under the total away from home
- 11-1 in their last 12 matchups at Nationals Park
- 5-3-1 over the total at home
- 3-7 in their last 10 away games against the Cardinals
- 4-5-3 under the total at St. Louis
The Cardinals are:
- 4-6 in their last 10 games at Busch Stadium
- 5-3-1 over the total at home
- 8-3 in their last 11 road tilts
- 4-2 over the total away from home
- 6-2 in their last eight games at Washington
- 3-5 under the total at Nationals Park
Houston vs. New York Betting Stats
The Astros are:
- 12-5 in their last 17 away games
- 4-11 under the total on the road
- 15-5 in their last 20 games at home
- 13-6-1 over the total at home
- 5-8 in their last 13 games against New York
- 7-3-1 over the total head to head with the Yankees
The Yankees are:
- 14-6 in their last 20 games at Yankee Stadium
- 4-2 over the total at home
- 3-6 in their last nine games on the road
- 2-4-1 under the total in away games
- 9-3 at Yankee Stadium against the Astros
- 8-3-1 over the total head to head at home vs. Houston
Baseball Odds Today Betting Odd Picks
On this occasion, we have two of the bigger names in baseball betting with the Cardinals and Yankees. But Houston has a significant pitching advantage against New York. In the same way, the Cardinals have gotten much better pitching than Washington. Most important of all is pitching in the postseason. Specifically, the Cardinals and Astros are more complete.
Baseball Odds Today Betting Online Pick: St. Louis Cardinals at Houston Astros