The Blue Jays are the World Series favorite ahead of the league championship series, according to odds posted at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. Toronto, which visits the Royals in Game 1 of the ALCS on Friday, is offered at 7-to-4 odds to win the Fall Classic.
World Series odds
Blue Jays 7/4
Cubs 9/4
Royals 3/1
Mets 4/1
Predictions
After correctly predicting both wild-card games and three out of four division series – the Dodgers' loss to the Mets spoiled the perfect record – AccuScore has forecast the league championship series and World Series.
ALCS odds: Blue Jays -130/Royals +110
Even though Toronto didn’t show its full offensive power in its ALDS, they should have enough to get past the Royals. The big question mark for the Blue Jays is their bullpen, but their starting pitching will carry them.
Prediction: Blue Jays in 6
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NLCS odds: Cubs -165, Mets +145
The AccuScore computer thinks differently than the oddsmakers. The Mets are clear favorites to proceed to World Series, according to 10,000 simulations of the NLCS. The Cubs' young batters versus the Mets' young pitchers is the most interesting matchup of the series, but AccuScore has the latter winning out.
Prediction: Mets in 6
World Series: Blue Jays vs. Mets
While the Mets have a bright future, Toronto is built to win a championship now. Jacob deGrom and Matt Harvey may pick up wins, but the Blue Jays have too much to overcome.
Prediction: Blue Jays in 6
AccuScore’s predictions are based on 10,000-plus simulations performed by the company’s computer. Visit AccuScore for more picks.