MLB World Series Odds: Phillies +475 to win it all after clinching the NL East

After the Phillies clinched the NL East in euphoric fashion in front of their home fans, all eyes turn toward the postseason. As far as the World Series goes, the Phillies are priced among the early favorites to go the distance.

Phillies among favorites as playoffs draw closer

With the regular season coming to a close, the Los Angeles Dodgers are the top dogs when it comes to the World Series odds list. Shoehi Ohtani’s blistering season could be worth its weight in gold if the Dodgers continue on their current trajectory, with the team rallying to 93 wins this season after an explosive summer of spending.

Behind the Dodgers sit both the Yankees and Phillies. New York has a pitching staff blessed with both veteran poise and rookie promise as well as a batting lineup filled with power. The Yankees have established themselves as the Kings of the Castle in the American League, with the duo of Soto and Judge ripping through opposing lineups for fun.

As for the Phillies, this marks their third consecutive playoff berth and their first NL East win since 2011. The team is only getting better and spent a large chunk of this season as the team to beat in Major League Baseball. A stumble towards the end of the campaign might have dented confidence, but they rallied when it mattered most and were rewarded with a divisional crown.

The battling lineup boasts a wealth of top hitters who can catch fire at any given moment, and the three-headed monster of Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler, and Ranger Suarez, will be tough for any team to unseat.

The Phillies opened the year at +1000 to win the World Series and those odds have since been slashed in half after their dominant season. With the No. 1 seed now locked in, the team will receive homefield advantage and a first-round bye this postseason, giving them a great shot to make their second World Series in 3 years.