At the onset of the season, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers were the top future market favorites. And they should have been. Cause by the Yankees and Dodgers have the largest payrolls in baseball. As the league championship series begins, the Dodgers and Yankees seem to be on a baseball-betting odds collision course toward the World Series. New York won impressively and dominantly over the Kansas City Royals. Meanwhile the Dodgers prevailed to defeat the San Diego Padres. While the spotlight is on the Yankees and Dodgers, the New York Mets could ambush everything.
New York Yankees Deliver Impressive Win over Kansas City
In the American League Divisional Series, the New York Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals in four games. Including two sportsbook wins in Kansas City to wrap up the series. New York played with cool, professional efficiency. In particular, the Yankees were masterful on the mound. Namely, Gerrit Cole was impressive against the Royals with two starts, a 3.00 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. Most important of all, New York won both of Cole’s starts.
Also factoring for the Yankees was Giancarlo Stanton. Overall, Stanton produced one run, two doubles, one home runs, four runs batted in, a .375 average and 1.132 OPS. Additionally, Luke Weaver posted three saves with no earned runs permitted and a 0.46 WHIP.
Aaron Judge did not have a good series against Kansas City. As a result, it is reasonable to expect better production from the Yankees in the American League Championship Series.
2024 New York Mets Put on Cinderella Shoes
While the focus is on a potential World Series between the Yankees and Dodgers, there is a potential MLB odds surprise. The New York Mets upset the National League East Division champion Philadelphia Phillies in four games. The Mets are one of the hottest teams on the board, with seven payouts in its most recent ten games. Previously, the Mets defeated the National League Central Division champion Milwaukee Brewers in the wild card round.
Namely, Pete Alonso powered the Mets with five runs, one double, three home runs, and six runs batted in; Alonso has a .727 slugging percentage and 1.161 WHIP. Also factoring for the Mets has been Mark Vientos. So far, Vientos has five runs, two doubles, two home runs, and seven runs batted in. Vientos has a .429 batting average, a .714 slugging percentage, and a 1.181 OPS.
Of major concern is whether the Mets’ pitching can improve. The Mets’ bullpen ranks ninth among the 12 playoff teams. In like manner, the Mets ranked 17th for bullpen ERA in the regular season.
Los Angeles Dodgers Survive Scare
Although it was a scare that took all five games, the Los Angeles Dodgers finished off the San Diego Padres 2-0 for a dramatic home win. First among Dodger producers is Teoscar Hernandez. To show, Hernandez has three runs, two home runs, seven runs batted in. His batting average is .333 with a 1.067 OPS.
Also, Enrique Hernandez has produced two runs, one triple, one home run, and six runs batted in. His average is .333, and his OPS is 1.000. Additionally, Blake Treinen has two saves, and Michael Kopech added two holds. And then Superstars Shohei Ohtani (1 home run, 4 RBI) and Mookie Betts (4 runs, two home runs, 3 RBI) were also heard from.