Opening betting odds (via
OddsShark) show that
the Red Sox are favored to beat the Dodgers in the 2018 World Series. Boston is opening as a -165 favorite (whatever that means), while
The Denizens Of Chavez Ravine open as +135 betting-line underdogs (and we don't what that means either). In tonight's Game One match-up, the Red Sox send ace
Chris Sale to the hill—resulting in Boston being the betting favorite at -148. The Dodgers send
Clayton Kershaw to the mound and are a +128 underdog. The
total number of runs is projected at 7.5 for this opening game of
The Fall Classic. Of course, odds can shift dramatically in a World Series based on a number of unexpected events. Injuries, poor player performances, or a visiting team stealing a game on the road can all have a
huge impact. Look for this to be a very competitive series—with a good chance of lasting seven games.
