MLB World Series odds and playoff betting futures: Avoid the Boston Red Sox after the All-Star break

After the All-Star break, the MLB returns to action on Thursday afternoon. All teams will be back in action by Friday. Boston Red Sox will struggle in the second half of the season. DraftKings Sportsbook offers a chance to win $200 on any $5 successful money line bet in second-half of MLB season and a $1,000 prize for winning first money-line bet.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the current favorites to win the World Series at DraftKings Sportsbook. The New York Yankees have the second-best odds to take the title in 2022. Boston Red Sox are a +3500 long shot to make the playoffs. Boston will be on the outside looking in after the All-Star break. Experts feel strongly about another MLB future. They like Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres to be successful.

The New York Yankees and Houston Astros are unlikely to make the playoffs. The Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays are the only two teams with good chances to qualify for the Wild Card spot. Boston Red Sox are 16.5 games behind the Yankees in the American League East. Chris Sale broke his finger in a game against the New Yankees. Boston's pitching staff has been weakened by injuries. They are 2.0 games back in Wildcard race. If the season ended today, Boston would be on the outside looking in. It will be interesting to see how Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom will handle Chris sale. J.D. Martinez and Nathan Eovaldi are in their last year of their contracts.