With the NLCS set, oddsmakers were quick to post a line for the series, and they’ve made the Dodgers sizable favorites against Atlanta.
The initial series line from SportsBetting set L.A. as a 1:2 favorite.
NLCS Odds –
Atlanta Braves +160 (8-5)
Los Angeles Dodgers -200 (1-2)
In a hypothetical ALCS matchup, the Yankees would be -180 favorites over the Astros (+160). In the other scenario, the Rays would be -155 favorites over the Astros (+135).
The Dodgers started the MLB postseason as World Series favorites, and after sweeping San Diego, nothing has changed.
World Series Odds (will update after tonight’s game)
Los Angeles Dodgers +175 (7-4)
New York Yankees +375 (15-4)
Atlanta Braves +400 (4-1)
Tampa Bay Rays +500 (5-1)
Houston Astros +500 (5-1)
SportsBetting is also offering odds on the exact World Series matchup and outcome. The numbers suggest that the Dodgers will defeat the Yankees, or vice versa, in what would be a dream matchup for the league.
Exact World Series Outcome
Dodgers defeat Yankees +550 (11-2)
Yankees defeat Dodgers +550 (11-2)
Dodgers defeat Astros +700 (7-1)
Dodgers defeat Rays +700 (7-1)
Rays defeat Dodgers +700 (7-1)
Astros defeat Dodgers +750 (15-2)
Yankees defeat Braves +1100 (11-1)
Braves defeat Yankees +1100 (11-1)
Braves defeat Astros +1400 (14-1)
Braves defeat Rays +1400 (14-1)
Astros defeat Braves +1400 (14-1)
Rays defeat Braves +1400 (14-1)