As the MLB enters closer to the All-Star Break, MLB spreads continue to take shape. And there here are clear teams who have the best odds to win the World Series, and deservedly so. MLB odds all season long have been in favor of the New York Yankees who are on pace to break the single-season wins record of the 2001 Seattle Mariners. The other New York team, the Mets, have not been too shabby this season either, as both teams have the first and second-most wins in the league.
Sometimes it is safe to bet on the favorites, but the 162-day season can be won by any team. According to the DraftKings Sportsbook, the Yankees are the favorite to win it all at +425, with the Los Angeles Dodgers following at +450 and the Astros at +550, but it gets interesting after the big three.
There are many great value picks to take home the trophy this 2022 season, and anyways, it is always fun to bet on the underdogs. Follow along to see the best sleeper picks to win the World Series, and teams you need to place a future bet on the second you finish reading this article.
New York Mets +700
Pete Alonso and the New York Mets have the fourth-best odds to win a ring this year, but with the second-most wins in the MLB, they deserve more credit. New York has the most runs scored in the National League, the second fewest strikeouts, the second best BA at .259 and the best OBP at .329.
Their pitching has been impressive as well, led by Max Scherzer and their star closer, Edwin Diaz. They have allowed the fourth fewest runs in the NL, and have a top WHIP at 1.22.
Alonso is why you should bet on the Mets with this value to win the World Series. He is fourth in the NL MVP Race, batting .289, and has the most RBIs in the league. His .927 OPS ranks 10th in the league as well. Combine him with Francisco Lindor, Jeff McNeil and the rest of the offense, and you have the best record in the NL. Bet on the Mets while the MLB lines have them at +700.
San Diego Padres +1400
The San Diego Padres currently have the seventh-best odds to bring home the title as they sit second place in the NL West behind the star-studded LA Dodgers. Both teams currently sit at the same win total, but the Padres are not getting the love from the sportsbooks.
San Diego has the third-most doubles in the NL, fifth-most RBIs, third-most walks and all their success has come without Fernando Tatis Jr. who has not played the entire 2022 season. He suffered a fractured wrist in the offseason, and after finishing third in MVP voting last season, the Padres have had to adjust to life without him.
The real beauty this season has come from the pitching staff of the Padres. They are sitting at a 3.48 ERA, with a 1.15 WHIP and opposing teams only bat .221 against them. Joe Musgrove is dealing, putting up Cy Young numbers, while Yu Darvish, Sean Manaea and Mike Clevinger are throwing the ball well filling out the rest of the rotation. Do not sleep on the Padres, as +1400 is incredible value for the team out West.
St. Louis Cardinals +3500
These odds seem low for the St. Louis Cardinals who are in a World Series or bust season in 2022. As Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina and likely Adam Wainwright ride off into the sunset, they have their eyes set on playing in late October.
Tied for the 13th best odds to win the World Series are the Cardinals, despite having one of the best offenses in the entire MLB. They are tied in first for runs, have third-fewest strikeouts, second-most stolen bases, are batting .254 with a .729 OPS. Led by frontrunner to win the NL MVP Paul Goldschmidt, this offense is dangerous.
Certainly, there are question marks in the bullpen, but when and if the team targets arms at the trade deadline, +3500 odds are a great pick right now. St. Louis has a top-five ERA at 3.78, and the rotation will only get stronger once Jack Flaherty gets healthy. The ageless wonder Wainwright is an ace as usual, Miles Mikolas is having a career-year and at the end of the day, when Goldschmidt is slashing the way he is, does pitching matter?
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