Phillies vs Astros: Who is the favorite to win the 2022 MLB World Series?
The Phillies and the Astros got their tickets to play the World Series starting this Friday, when they collide at Minute Maid Park. Who is favored to win?
Everything is ready for the MLB World Series to begin. The Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston Astros look to become the new champion in Major League Baseball when they start the best-of-seven series.
The Phillies secured their spot after having won in five games against the San Diego Padres, who had surprised by eliminating the Los Angeles Dodgers in their series.
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On the other hand, the Astros are intractable. They first swept the Seattle Mariners in the American League Division Series, then defeated the Yankees the same way to get into the World Series. They haven't lost in the playoffs yet.
Who is the favorite to win?
With a brutal offensive power led by Jeremy Peña, the most valuable player in the American League Championship Series, but with other dangerous bats such as Yordan Álvarez, José Altuve, Alex Bregman, among others, Houston starts as the great favorite to win the World Series.
According to the odds, the Astros are at a line of -170, while the Philadelphia team is at +143 to win the Major League trophy this season.
In addition, Yordan Álvarez is positioned as the favorite to be awarded the World Series MVP award, paying +650; the second on the list is Bryce Harper, who is the ‘soul’ of the Phillies with +700. The Top 3 is closed out by Justin Verlander, paying +1000.