As opening day approaches, the masses continue to think about the past with the MLB wagering odds. Following nine consecutive playoff appearances and three National League pennants in five years, the Los Angeles Dodgers are once again the heavy favorites to win the World Series. However, there are plenty of other strong choices for the more discreet gamblers. Major League Baseball is in an era where things are much more unpredictable than in the past. Consider that there hasn’t been a repeat World Series champion since the 2000 New York Yankees. Thus, the Atlanta Braves face a daunting task at repeating as defending champions.
Major League Baseball Opening Day is Thursday, April 7, 2022, with the regular season ending on October 5, 2022. The Major League Baseball Playoffs and World Series will follow. You can bet futures at Bookmaker all season long.
BookMaker 2022 World Series Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers +492, Toronto Blue Jays +987, Houston Astros +1000, New York Mets +1050, New York Yankees +1100, Chicago White Sox +1125, Atlanta Braves +1200, Tampa Bay Rays +1450, Milwaukee Brewers +1500, San Diego Padres +1700, Boston Red Sox +2075, San Francisco Giants +2500, St. Louis Cardinals +2825, Philadelphia Phillies +2825, Los Angeles Angels +3250, Seattle Mariners +3500, All Other Teams +4875 or Higher
Odds Analysis
First, the great irony of futures betting is that the public often wagers on the past. Of course, that is the case with the Dodgers. Yet another factor is media hype, and that is where the New York Mets' popularity comes into play. Only the Toronto Blue Jays would rate as a non-traditional favorite.
Dodgers Have Ultimate Brand with Gamblers
As the richest franchise in MLB, the Los Angeles Dodgers can afford to acquire the best players in the game. Further proof of that status came a few weeks ago when Los Angeles picked up power hitting Freddie Freeman from the Atlanta Braves. Increased run production will be needed to offset some losses on the mound.
Toronto Gets Serious About Making a Run
The Blue Jays had impressive offseason acquisitions such as Kevin Gausman, Matt Chapman, and Yusei Kikuchi, add to an already impressive club. Toronto will bring a loaded lineup and enough pitching to emerge as a serious American League East contender. The media hype has caused the betting public to react with a recent wagering surge.
Speaking of Hype, Nobody Tops the Mets
At the season's onset, the Mets are getting the most preseason hype and betting action of any team. But let’s not forget that the media is quick to tout the Mets every year. New York boasts a large and passionate fan base, adding fuel to the gambling fire. A deeper dive reveals Max Scherzer, Chris Bassitt, Starling Marte, Eduardo Escobar, and March Canha, all arriving in a busy offseason of work by New York. Steve Cohen is an owner that is spending freely for a title.
As far as the substance to the excitement, it is true that New York could boast the best starting rotation in baseball. What has most gamblers concerned is whether or not the lineup can improve from its pathetic production of 2021.
Yankee Doodle Not So Dandy
Last year was a rude awakening for backers of the New York Yankees. The Bronx Bombers had a one-man starting rotation with Gerrit Cole and little else. Closer Aroldis Chapman missed large periods. And then the most catastrophic occurrence was a lineup that lacked the juice everyone expected, even as Aaron Judge was able to play the entire season. And there is little evidence this past offseason of that changing. Gamblers would be wise to exercise caution with the Yankees.
BookMaker Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers
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