The 2022 New York Yankees won 99 games and a postseason series (3-2 AL Division Series triumph over the Cleveland Guardians) before being swept 4-0 by the Houston Astros in the American League Championship Series.
Getting past their nemesis Houston, which also ousted New York from the playoffs in 2017 and 2019, will likely require some more offense. The Yanks logged 12.5 whiffs per game while compiling a .502 OPS in the ALCS. But New York also underplayed its support numbers, solid defense and scoring profile (4.98 runs per game, 3.50 RPG allowed) in filing its 99-63 record.
How New York moves forward — after acquisitions and exits — certainly affects how successful it will be as a betting concern. The Yankees resigned OF Aaron Judge and 1B Anthony Rizzo, and they are hoping youngsters Oswald Peraza and Anthony Volpe — both middle infield prospects — add to a high-octane standard of production. On the mound, RHP Carlos Rodon was signed to bolster the New York pitching staff.
Let’s analyze the New York Yankees’ World Series odds, along with their projected win total, playoff, division and AL odds as we make our expert MLB picks and predictions.
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New York Yankees World Series odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday, March 20 at 11:36 p.m. ET.
Odds: +750 (bet $100 to win $750)
The Yanks have the 4th shortest odds to win the 2023 Series. The Astros (+600) are the favorites, followed by the Los Angeles Dodgers (+700) and New York Mets (+700) and Yankees (+750).
At +750, New York has an implied probability of winning the World Series of 11.8% or 15/2 fractional odds.
The Oakland A’s have the longest odds at +40000. The Washington Nationals are next at +30000.
With Houston in the way and more than a couple of likable NL teams on the other side, it would be wise to PASS on the Yankees on this play.
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New York Yankees playoff odds
Will they make the playoffs: Yes -500 | No +350
PASS: 83.3% for an implied probability is high. Its likely not that far off, but value is lost.
New York Yankees win total
Over/Under: 94.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)
The Yankee bullpen could be a bit down from where it has been the last several seasons. There are enough concerns there and with some injuries that, when added with the extra juice here, cuts into a general Over lean just enough. PASS.
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To win AL East Division
- New York Yankees +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
- Toronto Blue Jays +185 (bet $100 to win $185)
- Tampa Bay Rays +350 (bet $100 to win $350)
- Baltimore Orioles +2000 (bet $100 to win $2,000)
- Boston Red Sox +2000 (bet $100 to win $2,000)
New York’s implied probability of winning the AL East is 50% or 1/1 fractional odds. With the threat mustered by the Jays and Rays, there is not enough return here. PASS.
To win American League
Odds: +330 (bet $100 to win $330)
The Yankees have an implied probability of 23.26% here. With Judge back, this team’s overall depth in hitting (and some versatility in the lineup), its pitching and its defense, figure this tag as one offering some leverage.
This is not to discount the AL contenders, but the top or near-top of the NL is broader. In the AL, the Astros and Yanks are nearly a 1 and 1a.
BACK NEW YORK (+330).
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