MLB 2024 Predictions & World Series Picks to Win - Major League Baseball Odds
The MLB regular season is always a marathon, but the playoffs are anything but that. For the teams that qualify for the postseason, it’s all about getting hot at the right time and maintaining momentum. This can make predicting the winner of the World Series difficult, even once the regular season is over and the playoff picture starts to clear up.
Of course, Stake.com provides an excellent platform for baseball betting fans to bet on the MLB postseason and World Series winner. However, we thought it would be best to share an overview of the MLB season and a guide to betting on the World Series before you start to place bets at Stake Sportsbook.
2024 MLB Schedule & Overview
Like every other season - outside of the shortened 2020 season - every team will play 162 games during the 2024 MLB season. That’s 2,430 total baseball games making up the regular season. Following the conclusion of the regular season, a little less than half of the 30 teams will qualify for the postseason.
When was 2024 MLB Opening Day?
Officially, the 2024 MLB season began on March 20 when the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres played a regular-season game in South Korea. For every other team, opening day was on March 28.
When Was the 2024 MLB Regular Season?
The 2024 MLB season opened on March 20, although most teams played their first game on March 28. The final day of the season took place on September 29, when all 30 teams will play their regular-season finale.
When Was the 2024 MLB All-Star Game?
The 2024 MLB All-Star Game was played on July 16 in Arlington, Texas. The American League defeated the National League 5-3.
When is 2024 MLB Post Season?
The MLB postseason got underway on October 1 with the Wild Card Series games. It concludes in either late October or early November, depending on how long the World Series lasts.
When is the 2024 MLB World Series?
Game 1 of the 2024 World Series will be played on October 25. If necessary, Game 7 is scheduled for November 2.
2024 MLB Odds, Team Standings & World Series Picks
The postseason is now well underway, with the Wild Card Series getting things started at the beginning of the month. The Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres all swept their Wild Card opponents to reach the Division Series round, while the New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2 games to 1 to also reach the next round.
The Division Series sees the New York Yankees facing the Kansas City Royals, the Cleveland Guardians opposing the Detroit Tigers, the LA Dodgers playing against the San Diego Padres and the Philadelphia Phillies taking on the New York Mets. Winners of this Series will progress to the Championship round for a chance to play in the World Series.
MLB Picks and Predictions
After the first round of the playoffs, four teams have already been eliminated, and only four will remain once the Division Series has concluded. Right now, the top four favorites to win are the New York Yankees, the LA Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres. The New York Mets, Cleveland Guardians, and Detroit Tigers make up the remaining teams still in with a chance to reach the World Series. However, the odds can quickly change based on which teams progress to the Championship Series.
Who is Predicted to Win the World Series 2024?
Here are the current top picks to win the World Series:
New York Yankees
The Yankees have the best offense in the American League. Although the talent is a little thin as you move down the roster, the power of big hitters such as Aaron Judge and Juan Soto means the Yankees will always be difficult to beat. Another factor that can’t be overlooked is that their roster is full of players with postseason experience.
If top pitching staff like Gerrit Cole, Juis Gil and Carlos Roon can also remain in good form, the Yankees look like the strongest team in the playoffs and are currently the betting favorite. Their main weakness is the defense, which could cost them when they come up against the best teams.
LA Dodgers
Despite winning fewer than 100 games during the regular season for the first time since 2018, the LA Dodgers are the top seed in the National League and are currently second favorites to win the World Series. Standout performances from top players like Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts. Ohtani has had a record-breaking season, and capping it off with a World Series would help him go down in history.
The talents of Ohtani and Betts are supported by a highly capable group of players including Teoscar Hernández, Will Smith and Max Muncy. However, there are concerns over the quality of the Dodgers’ pitching staff. Injuries have been a major problem throughout the season, and the Dodgers will be hoping Yoshinobu Yamamoto can perform after returning from a shoulder injury.
Philadephia Phillies
The third-favorites to win the World Series as it currently stands are the Philadelphia Phillies. While they may not be as strong in offense as the Dodgers or the Yankees, they are a far more well-balanced team. Their starting rotation, led by Zach Wheeler, has been excellent so far this season, and their offense is ranked fifth overall.
The Phillies suffered heartbreak last year as they collapsed against the Diamondbacks in the National League Champions Series and lost out to the Astros in the 2022 World Series. This experience may help them, and will certainly provide enough motivation. However, the Phillies bullpen is definitely a weak area, so they’ll need their starters to be on form.
There are 26 players on every team and almost all of them could become a potential difference-maker on any given day. It’s critical to look closely at stats and learn as much as possible about key players from sources like Baseball America. Even beyond that, there are multiple factors to consider before placing a bet, including betting odds, starting pitchers, each team’s recent success, and factors like weather or home-field advantage. Keep up to date with all the expert tips and insights here on Stake.com.
2024 MLB Future Bets
MLB futures bets are often popular before the start of the season and late in the season. By this point in the season, there is a lot of information available about each team, which can make it easier to forecast who will reach the World Series. Of course, we’ve seen in past years that the teams with the shortest futures odds don’t always succeed. It’s often a matter of what team peaks at the right time. That being said, factors like pitching depth, defense, star power, and playoff experience should all be given consideration for futures bets.
Types of Baseball Bets & How to Bet on MLB
Aside from futures bets, there are several ways to bet on baseball both during the end of the regular season and throughout the playoffs. The most common baseball bet is a moneyline bet , which is simply a bet on the outright winner of a game. There is also a handicap bet that usually involves the favored team winning by at least two runs to win the bet. It’s also possible to bet on the total runs scored in the game rather than the winner of the game.
Baseball games also offer a wide variety of prop bets. Many of these are based on the performance of individual players. For example, will a specific player hit a home run in a game? How many strikeouts will a starting pitcher have in a game? With 20 players in the starting lineup of every game, there are usually dozens of prop bet possibilities for every game.
It’s also possible to make parlay bets by combining multiple bets into a more lucrative bet.
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