MLB World Series odds: Dodgers World Series odds with Ohtani
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The sweepstakes for Shohei Ohtani has come to an end with the All-Star choosing to remain in Los Angeles with the Dodgers for the next decade after penning his name to the largest contract in the history of sports.
Ohtani announced on Saturday his decision to sign a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers, remaining in town but trading in his red cap for a blue one.
As a result, his new L.A. team is the favorite both in the National League and to win the World Series in 2024 at all of the best MLB betting sites.
2024 Los Angeles Dodgers World Series odds: Dodgers favored over Braves
Even before Ohtani announced his plans to remain in Los Angeles, the Dodgers were among the 2024 World Series favorites. But before Saturday, they weren’t even at the top of the board in their own league.
The Atlanta Braves (now +700 to win the World Series) were favored over Los Angeles in the NL but now, things have flipped. The Dodgers (+550) are at the top of the board and are sure to see a ton of action from the betting public between now and the time first pitch happens this spring.
Los Angeles is also a fairly short +300 to win the National League. The Braves are not far behind (+340), while the Phillies (+500) and Mets (+1100) are a bit further back. As bets start coming in on Dodgers World Series odds.
Historic Shohei Ohtani contract amounts to $700M over 10 years
Ohtani is a revolutionary two-way superstar who just blew former teammate Mike Trout’s record contract from 2019 out of the water. Trout received a 12-year, $426.5 million deal, but Ohtani just shattered that mark by nearly a staggering $275 million.
Ohtani led the MLB in WAR (10.1) by a wide margin in 2023. Despite the fact that he won’t be pitching in 2024 following elbow surgery in September, he still landed a historic contract from the Dodgers that will pay him an average $70M per season over the next decade.
At the plate, Ohtani posted career highs in average (.304), on-base percentage (.412) while belting 44 home runs and driving in 95 runs over just 135 games a season ago.
Entering into the top of a lineup featuring Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles’ offense is a force to be reckoned with. It comes as no surprise that the Dodgers are atop the 2024 World Series odds board.
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