Finishing the MLB season with the best record is a big achievement, but does it guarantee success in the postseason? Knowing which team is likely to dominate the regular season can help bettors make informed decisions when placing World Series futures bets. Over the years, there have been instances where the team with the best regular-season record also went on to win the championship.
In recent years, teams like the 2020 Dodgers, 2018 Red Sox, and 2016 Chicago Cubs in MLB, the 2023 Kansas City Chiefs and 2017 Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL, the 2023-24 Boston Celtics and 2016-17 Golden State Warriors in the NBA, and the 2012-13 Chicago Blackhawks and 2007-08 Detroit Red Wings in the NHL have achieved this feat.
Currently, the Yankees, Dodgers, Phillies, Orioles, and Guardians have the best records in baseball. Let’s take a look at the odds for each team to finish with the best regular-season record:
– Yankees: +200
– Dodgers: +310
– Phillies: +350
– Orioles: +450
– Guardians: +475
Experts have weighed in on the postseason odds and insights for some of these top teams as of August 2:
Cleveland Guardians:
– World Series: +1100
– League Winner: +425
Ben Verlander notes concerns about Josh Naylor’s injuries but highlights Cleveland’s recent success against top teams.
Philadelphia Phillies:
– World Series: +500
– League Winner: +250
Rowan Kavner praises the Phillies’ acquisition of Carols Estévez as a boost to their World Series aspirations.
Baltimore Orioles:
– World Series: +750
– League Winner: +360
John Smoltz commends Baltimore’s trade deadline moves to strengthen their bullpen and lineup.
New York Yankees:
– World Series: +550
– League Winner: +255
Deesha Thosar discusses the impact of recent acquisitions like Chisholm on the Yankees’ offense.
Los Angeles Dodgers:
– World Series: +330
– League Winner: +165
Deesha Thosar analyzes the Dodgers’ acquisition of Tommy Edman for roster depth.
As the MLB season progresses, which team are you rooting for to win the World Series in 2024? Stay updated on the latest news and insights by creating or logging into your FOX Sports account to receive personalized newsletters daily. Get more from Major League Baseball by following your favorite teams, players, and leagues for all the information you need about games and news.