Yankees vs. Dodgers Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for World Series Game 1
The New York Yankees will look to steal a win on the road in Game 1 of the World Series tonight. Can Gerrit Cole and the Yanks upset the Dodgers in the opening game out in Los Angeles? Matt McCuen thinks so, and explains why in his Yankees vs. Dodgers prediction for World Series Game 1.
Matt McCuen - October 25, 2024, 11:43 AM EDT
4 minYankees vs. Dodgers Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for World Series Game 1
The New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers will clash tonight for Game 1 of the World Series.
The MLB could not have asked for a better matchup than these two historic teams. New York has won the most Championships in MLB history (27). Los Angeles has won the sixth-most World Series titles in MLB history (7).
These two teams both had the best record in their leagues, and have the two best rosters in baseball. The Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres in five games to earn a spot in the NLCS, where they faced the New York Mets. The Mets gave the Dodgers everything they could handle, but Los Angeles won the series in six games.
New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Game 1 Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: October 25, 2024
- Time: 8:08 pm ET
- Where To Watch: FOX
New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Game 1 Prediction
Super utility man Tommy Edman has been the Dodgers' hottest hitter, with a .361 batting average and a team-best 15 hits in the postseason.
Mookie Betts has been the Dodgers' best power source, launching four home runs and driving in 12 postseason runs. Shohei Ohtani has added three home runs and 10 RBIs.
Jack Flaherty will toe the rubber for the Dodgers tonight. The right-hander is 13-7 with a 3.17 ERA.
New York will be making their first World Series appearance since 2009 when they beat the Philadelphia Phillies. The Yankees posted a record of 94-68 during the regular season.
In the ALDS, the Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals in four games. The ALCS was a thrilling back-and-forth series, which the Yankees won in five games.
Juan Soto may be getting a blank check in the offseason based on his performance in pinstripes. Soto is batting .333 in the playoffs with three home runs and eight runs batted in.
Veteran Giancarlo Stanton has stepped up in a big way during the postseason, launching five home runs and driving in a team-best 11 runs.
Gleyber Torres leads the squad with 11 postseason hits. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge has struggled, batting .161 in the postseason.
The Yankees ace Gerrit Cole gets the rock tonight. Cole went 8-5 with a 3.41 ERA.
New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Game 1 Pick
- Pick: New York Yankees ML +110 Click here to see the latest Yankees vs. Dodgers odds for World Series Game 1
We will ride with the road dog to open this series.
Cole has outstanding numbers against the Dodgers, holding them to a .226 batting average in 164 at-bats as a team.
The Yankees have seen Flaherty well, batting .304 in 56 at-bats.
Cole is the better arm tonight, which will help lead the Yankees to a game-one road win.
