By Chris Harris Contributor
Updated 10/13/23 3:50pm ET
The sport branded by unpredictability and upsets is staying true to its form this postseason. Of the five teams that had single-digit World Series odds entering the playoffs, only one remains.
The Houston Astros are the new +185 betting favorite at FanDuel, representing the lone division winner still alive in the championship round. Houston is looking to become the first repeat champion since the New York Yankees won three straight titles 25 years ago.
The Phillies sit at +200, after taking down the Atlanta Braves, who were the overall favorites when the postseason began.
The Rangers are 5-0 this postseason and +120 underdogs to Houston in the ALCS. Texas’ World Series odds are +300.
Arizona was among the longshots when the playoffs began but just swept the 100-win Los Angeles Dodgers. Arizona has the longest odds (+480) of the four remaining teams and is a +150 underdog to Philly in the NLCS.
The playoffs resume on Sunday with the Astros hosting the Rangers in Game 1. Houston is a -140 favorite and the over/under is 9.
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