Football might be back, but baseball warrants its share of fourth-quarter attention as the race for the World Series continues.
About 75% of baseball’s regular season is in the rearview mirror and that’s mixed news for Midwest teams. The Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers look like they’ve lined up extra paying time while the Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Royals and Chicago Cubs hope for a better 2022.
In between, the St. Louis Cardinals have a sneaky perch. They’re just four games out of the NL’s second Wild Card spot. Here’s a look at contenders in both leagues.
Odds on the road to the World Series
Here’s a look at the odds at Iowa sportsbooks:
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FanDuel Sportsbook IA has 90 different moneylines to give customers a chance to pick the correct World Series combinations. BetMGM Sportsbook in Iowa has even more.
Those futures bets have nice payouts, but the risk is a lot higher. That’s twice as true for bettors who try to pick both pennant winners.
As of Thursday, the most likely pairings for Midwest teams with a realistic chance are:
Chicago White Sox vs.
Opponent | FanDuel Sportsbook | BetMGM Sportsbook |
---|---|---|
LA Dodgers | +900 | +700 |
Milwaukee Brewers | +2000 | +1800 |
San Francisco Giants | +2000 | +1600 |
Philadelphia Phillies | +3500 | +8000 |
Atlanta Braves | +4000 | +3500 |
San Diego Padres | +4600 | +5000 |
New York Mets | +5500 | +10000 |
Cincinnati Reds | +11000 | +10000 |
St. Louis Cardinals | +60000 | +40000 |
Milwaukee Brewers vs.
Opponent | FanDuel Sportsbook | BetMGM Sportsbook |
---|---|---|
Houston Astros | +1700 | +1400 |
Chicago White Sox | +2000 | +1800 |
Tampa Bay Rays | +3000 | +2800 |
NY Yankees | +4900 | +3000 |
Boston Red Sox | +4900 | +6600 |
Oakland A's | +4900 | +6600 |
Toronto Blue Jays | +6000 | +6600 |
Seattle Mariners | +50000 | +50000 |
LA Angels | +50000 | +125000 |
Cleveland Indians | +50000 | +250000 |
St. Louis Cardinals vs.
Opponent | FanDuel Sportsbook | BetMGM Sportsbook |
---|---|---|
Houston Astros | +49000 | +30000 |
Toronto Blue Jays | +50000 | +125000 |
Oakland A's | +50000 | +125000 |
Seattle Mariners | +50000 | +1000000 |
LA Angels | +50000 | +1000000 |
Cleveland Indians | +50000 | +1000000 |
Chicago White Sox | +60000 | +40000 |
NY Yankees | +80000 | +50000 |
Tampa Bay Rays | +80000 | +50000 |
Boston Red Sox | +80000 | +125000 |
More betting on the road to the World Series
Fans of the Royals, Cubs and Twins can still get some enjoyment as baseball rolls through September. First three inning and first five inning bets allow fans to both:
- Place faith in a starter.
- Know the outcome of the bet before the 10 p.m. local newscasts.
The bets can be especially handy for games on the West Coast, where games start after 9 p.m. Iowa time.
Going into Thursday night’s games: The Brewers (74-47) have a 9 1/2-game lead the NL Central over the Cincinnati Reds (65-57). The St. Louis Cardinals are 12 games back at 61-58. The Cubs are 54-69. That puts the team 21 games behind the Brewers.
Current odds to win the NL Central
In the AL Central, the Chicago White Sox (71-50) have a 12-game lead over the Cleveland Indians (58-61). The Minnesota Twins (54-67) have won 9 of 13, but they remain 17 games behind the South-siders. The Kansas City Royals (33-44) are a game behind the Twins as of Thursday. They’re on a three-game winning streak.