The MLB postseason is wrapping up with only four teams left. I am writing this on Wednesday the 20th so tonight is Game 5 of the Red Sox versus Astros and Game 4 of the Braves versus Dodgers. The Red Sox series is currently tied 2-2 and the Dodgers are down 2-1. Thus far the scores between the two sides have been:
Game 6: Red Sox vs Astros
Game 1: 5-4 Houston
Game 2: 9-5-Boston
Game 3: 12-3 Boston
Game 4: 9-2 Houston
Game 5: 1 -9 Astros
Game 6: Oct 23rd
The Red Sox are currently the favorite with odds at -130 with Houston being +120. The spread is -1.5 (+140) and +1.5 (-160) for Houston. The over/under is 10 -115 for Boston and -105 for Houston. Take advantage of this 6th and final game at our bookmakers here!
Game 7: October 24th Braves vs Dodgers
The Dodgers series is currently going into Game 4 tonight with Atlanta up 2-1, I want the Dodgers vs Sox for sure, and there is plenty of baseball left to play! The scores have been:
Game 1: 3-2 Braves
Game 2: 5-4 Braves
Game 3: 6-5 Dodgers
Game 4: 2-9 Braves
Game 5: October 21st
Game 6: October 23rd
The Dodgers are going to make this a series, that is absolutely for certain. In this game, the Braves are +180 and the Dodgers are -230. The spread is Atlanta +1.5 (-117), and the Dodgers are -1.5 (-103). The over under is 8.5.
Players to Watch
The following are players to keep a close eye on this game week, as their form has been outstanding in recent weeks and could potentially be on the road to MVP.
Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Player: Will Smith
Position: Catcher
The 2016 1st round pick for the Dodgers has been playing really well for them in the last nine games. In that time, he has 32 at-bats, 6 runs, and 10 hits. He has also had doubles and 3 home runs in that time as well. Finally, he has 4 runs batted in. He’s been outstanding for the Dodgers, and they need this continued success in the next two games.
Team: Atlanta Braves
Player: Ozzie Albies
Position: Second Base
Ozzie has been on the Braves since 2017 and has been playing well for the Braves over the stretch as well. He currently leads the Braves with at-bats at 30 over the past seven games. He has had 4 runs and 8 hits in that time. He has also had 2 doubles and 2 runs batted in.
Team: Boston Red Sox
Player: Enrique Hernandez
Position: Center Field
This guy has been so nice I had to pick him twice! Enrique currently leads the Red Sox with at-bats at 41. He and the rest of the Red Sox have really been letting the bats pop off this postseason. He currently has 19 hits and 9 runs. He leads the team with doubles at 4. He currently has 11 runs batted in. He has only been struck out 5 times in 9 games.
Team: Houston Astros
Player: Michael Brantley
Position: Left Field
Michael Brantley, the former 7th round 205th overall pick is currently leading the Astros in at-bats. During his last eight games, he has 2 runs, 11 hits 2 doubles and 7 runs batted in. The Astros have had no shortage of bats popping off either, but the Red Sox are just on another level this postseason.
The current World Series favorites are:
Atlanta +200
Boston +250
Dodgers +300
Houston +360
