Phils Get Another Shot At Stunning Baseball World As Underdogs
Phils start the World Series against Houston at Minute Maid Park on Friday night. The last time the Phillies won a World Championship was in 2008. Philadelphia got into the playoffs as the No. 6 seed in the National League. Houston finished the regular season with 19 more wins than Philadelphia. It's their fourth World Cup in six years. DraftKings offers a boost to +250 for those who "opt in" to its special promotion.
FanDuel offers the best moneyline price on a Phillies Game 1 victory at +146. The over/under on the run total was generally set at 6.5, with higher vig to take the over. FOX Bet deviated with what might tempt those who see a pitchers’ duel looming. Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola will start for the Phils against Justin Verlander. Verler is 1-0 with a 6-30 ERA in the playoffs after a regular-season record of 18-4.
Phils get another shot at the World Series. Bryce Harper is the favorite to win MVP. Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto and Aaron Nola are also popular bets. Caesars offers a parlay insurance. The offer combines the Eagles and Phillies success. It offers 18/1 return on a bet that the Super Bowl will follow the Phillies' World series win. The odds are closer to being fair and true than they were before.
