The Dodgers were already the favorites to win the World Series.
Then they traded for Tarik Skubal.
Late Saturday night, Los Angeles acquired the Tigers ace, immediately strengthening a rotation that was already among baseball’s best.
The betting market reacted just as quickly.
Circa Sports World Series Odds
🏆 World Series: +185 → +140
⚾ National League: -105 → -130
The Dodgers sent outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handers River Ryan and Brady Smith to Detroit in the deal.
With Monday’s MLB trade deadline still approaching, the biggest question now is:
What will the competition do?
The Sunday Night matchup features the Red Sox and the aforementioned Dodgers, and Greg Peterson expects plenty of offense.
Dodgers starter Emmet Sheehan has swing-and-miss stuff but has also been vulnerable to the long ball this season. Boston’s Jake Bennett has impressed early, but he’ll be tested by a Dodgers lineup that ranks among baseball’s highest-scoring offenses.
Greg’s projection: 9.2 runs
Best Bet: Red Sox vs. Dodgers Over 9
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