World Series Favorites Betting: Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees Odds & Predictions

Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are the World Series favorites. The new 60-game season has just begun. The odds are available at PointsBet Sportsbook. SI Gambling encourages players to shop around for the best lines available.

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the most games in team history last season (106). They lost to the Washington Nationals in the first round of the playoffs. They have made the postseason seven consecutive seasons and won seven straight division titles. Mookie Betts was acquired from the Boston Red Sox. The team finished top-five in on-base percentage, on the base + slugging, runs, and home runs. SI MLB team projected the Dodgers for 107 wins in 2020. A .660 winning percentage translates to just under 40 victories.

The number at +375 feels fair for LA, but it doesn't feel like great value.

The Yankees are the American League favorite for 2020. They have received 17% of the money from sports bettors. The Yankees won 103 games last year. Their lineup is very experienced and their pitching is better with the addition of Gerrit Cole. They ranked first in runs scored, second in home runs, third in OPS, and fourth in batting average and OBP. Aroldis Chapman and Adam Ottavino should help the bullpen. It is expected that their HR/9 will drop. New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers is a World Series favorite.

Cole will be the top pitcher drafted in 2020. He should have 20-plus wins with a top ERA and another run at 300 Ks.

The Yankees are looking to win their 28th title this season. Houston stood in the way of the Yankees' winning the AL pennant in '17 and '19.

The New York Yankees are a 4/1 value in a wacky, shortened season. If I had to pick between the two squads, I would lean Dodgers.