As we approach the MLB playoffs, here are the latest betting odds and analysis for the 2021 World Series contenders:

World Series Betting Odds:

• Los Angeles Dodgers (+300)
• Houston Astros (+575)
• Chicago White Sox (+675)
• Milwaukee Brewers (+1000)
• Tampa Bay Rays (+1100)
• San Diego Padres (+1300)
• New York Yankees (+1400)
• San Francisco Giants (+1400)
• Boston Red Sox (+1800)
• New York Mets (+2000)
• Oakland Athletics (+2200)
• Toronto Blue Jays (+2500)
• Atlanta Braves (+2800)
• Philadelphia Phillies (+3500)
• Cincinnati Reds (+7000)

Top Contenders Analysis:

Los Angeles Dodgers (+300)

• Acquired Max Scherzer and Trea Turner at trade deadline
• Dealing with injuries to Kershaw and Betts but both expected back for playoffs
• Clear favorites despite Trevor Bauer's legal issues

Chicago White Sox (+675)

• Added Cesar Hernandez and Craig Kimbrel
• Getting back sluggers Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert
• Strong rotation led by Cy Young favorite Lance Lynn
• Elite bullpen with Kimbrel and Liam Hendriks

San Francisco Giants (+1400)

• Best record in baseball but odds don't reflect dominance
• Added Kris Bryant to already solid lineup
• Cy Young candidate Kevin Gausman leads rotation
• On pace for home-field advantage through NL playoffs

Value Picks:

• Oakland Athletics (+2200): First playoff series win since 2006, added Starling Marte
• Cincinnati Reds (+7000): Hot streak led by MVP candidate Joey Votto, healthy Nick Castellanos

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