According to predictions by
fivethirtyeight.com, only the defending champion Houston Astros have a better chance than the Red Sox to win the 2018 World Series. Boston is seen having
a 13% chance of emerging victorious in The Fall Classic—compared with 15% for the 'Stros. Moreover, based on the website's simulated regular season, the Red Sox should end up with the most wins in MLB at 102.
The Carmine Hose are also viewed as having a 90% chance of making the playoffs and a 69% chance of winning the AL East. By contrast,
The Bronx Embalmers are given just a 6% chance of winning it all, a 57% chance of making the post-season and a 19% chance of winning the division.
