The 2024 MLB World Series is finally here! It’s a best-of-seven showdown with bragging rights for the winners, along with the adulation of the hometown fans, a trophy and a champagne-soaked party. Games 1, 2, 6 and 7 (the last two games, if necessary) will take place at the home stadium of the NL Champions.

Check back every day to see the latest odds for each game, as well as a few betting tips for some of the prop bets available for each match.

For more information on the MLB playoffs, check out the latest World Series MVP odds here.

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Yankees

• Series odds: Dodgers (-125), Yankees (+105)

• Series “correct score”: Dodgers sweep (+1100), Dodgers in 5 (+600), Dodgers in 6 (+380), Dodgers in 7 (+425)

• Series “correct score”: Yankees sweep (+1500), Yankees in 5 (+700), Yankees in 6 (+500), Yankees in 7 (+475)

Zola’s choice of series

And then there were two. The 2024 Fall Classic features the two teams with the best record and likely MVP in their respective leagues. The Yankees needed just five games to win the ALCS, while the Dodgers needed six to capture the NLCS.

By avoiding a longer sequence, both teams can optimally set their rotations. With the 2-3-2 formation, only four starters are needed to keep everyone on regular rest. The Dodgers will rely on their bullpen in Game 4, but as they demonstrated against the Padres and Mets, that tactic can be successful. In general, I look at pitching as a push. Each club also boasts a powerful, if top-heavy, lineup. Let’s call it a draw.

The Dodgers have home field advantage, but the 2-3-2 format mitigates some of that impact. The “wild card” is Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman. He will reportedly play, but he probably won’t be 100%. This hurts the Dodgers’ lineup, but it also hurts their defense. With a healthy Freeman, I would probably give the Dodgers the edge, but his ankle injury has me leaning picking the Yankees to raise their 28th World Series flag.

Zola’s MVP pick

The MVP almost always comes from the winning team. Aaron Judge (+550) has the best odds of any Yankee to take home the hardware, but he’s at risk of being toppled by the Dodgers. The Dodgers’ three “traditional” starting pitchers are all right-handed, and there is little chance of a left-handed specialist being brought in to deal with left-swinging Juan Soto. As such, Soto will especially enjoy being ahead of the pack, which is why he’s my pick for World Series MVP at +600.

Prop bets from the Zola series

During the regular season, the Yankees hit four more home runs than the Dodgers. However, in the postseason, the Dodgers average more home runs per game. Still, I choose the Yankees leave the yard more often than the Dodgers (+110).

Driven by the matchups, the Dodgers lead all playoff teams with 11 stolen bases. Tommy Edman runs the club with three thieves. Edman’s odds of sweeping at least two bags over the series are a not-so-enticing -135. However, Yankees SS Anthony Volpe has quietly enjoyed a solid postseason, including a pair of steals. His stolen base chances for the series are more attractive, so let’s choose Volpe to record at least two stolen bases total (+190).

Game 1: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, Friday, October 25, 8:08 PM (FOX)

• Game 1 running line: Yankees -1.5 (+165), Dodgers +1.5 (-200)

• Game 1 moneyline: Yankees (even), Dodgers (-120)

• Game 1 above/below: 8.5 rides (more than -110/less than -110)

Game 2: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, Saturday, October 26, 8:08 PM (FOX)

Game 3: Yankee Stadium, New York, Monday, October 28, 8:08 PM (FOX)

Game 4: Yankee Stadium, New York, Tuesday, October 29, 8:08 PM (FOX)

*Game 5: Yankee Stadium, New York, Wednesday, October 30, 8:08 PM (FOX)

*Game 6: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, Friday, November 1, 8:08 PM (FOX)

*Game 7: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, Saturday, November 2, 8:08 PM (FOX)