Oddsmakers like the Yankees' chances in the American League Championship Series.
The Bronx Bombers are rated as one of the biggest championship favorites in recent ALCS history against the Guardians.
The Yankees are -210 to advance to the World Series at BetMGM Sportsbook, making them the biggest pre-championship series favorite on the junior circuit since the 2000 Yankees were -270 favorites to win against the Mariners. According to sports odds history.
Only two National League teams had better odds during this period. 2020 Dodgers vs. Braves (-220) and 2010 Phillies (-270) vs. Giants.
If history is any indication, the betting line bodes well for the Yankees.
Since 1969, nine of the 13 teams with odds of -210 or higher to win the Championship Series have advanced to the World Series.
The three times the Yankees were -210 or higher in the ALCS (1998, 1999, 2000) they won the World Series.
Despite the increased likelihood of a Championship Series, the Yankees remain the second favorite to win the World Series (+180) and have the best odds to win the title at DraftKings Sportsbook behind the Dodgers (+160). The Dodgers were high (+160). 2024 season.
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The Guardians' World Series odds (+450) are the lowest of the remaining four teams, just ahead of the Mets (+400).
The Yankees are currently -150 favorites to win Game 1 of the ALCS on Monday against the Guardians at home.
