2023 World Series odds: Rangers big favorites to take it all after Game 4 win
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers are competing in an unlikely World Series matchup.
How unlikely?
BetMGM data analyst John Ewing said the preseason odds of a Diamondbacks-Rangers World Series were +175000 (bet $10 to win $17,510 total).
Yes, you read those odds right.
As for the World Series betting market, the Rangers are huge favorites to win the title at -1300 after winning Game 4. Texas opened as the favorite to win the title at -170. They were at -142 after splitting the first two games in Texas and -330 after winning Game 3.
The Diamondbacks’ title odds sit at +900. Arizona opened at +140, lengthened to +250 after the Game 1 loss, then improved to +115 after winning Game 2. Their odds dropped to +265 heading into Game 4.
The Rangers won the American League Championship Series over the Astros in seven games, while the Diamondbacks earned their spot in the Fall Classic by beating the Phillies in seven.
Arizona has been a huge surprise this season, as the Diamondbacks were at +12500 to win the title at the start of the season. They were at +6000 as recently as Aug. 19. Can they make another surprise run and comeback?
Game 5 of the World Series is at 8:03 p.m. ET Wednesday on FOX and the Sports App.
Here’s a look at the updated 2023 World Series odds:
WORLD SERIES WINNER ODDS*
Texas Rangers: -1300 (bet $10 to win $10.77 total)
Arizona Diamondbacks: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)
*as of 11/1/2023
Let’s check out the game-by-game odds and results (all times 8:03 p.m. ET):
GAME 1: Rangers win 6-5 (11 innings)
Spread: Rangers -1.5 (Result: Diamondbacks cover)
Moneyline: Rangers -166 favorites to win(Result: Rangers bettors win)
Total runs Over/Under: Eight runs scored by both teams combined (Result: Over bettors win)
GAME 2: Diamondbacks win 9-1
Spread: Rangers -1.5 (Result: Diamondbacks cover)
Moneyline: Diamondbacks +124 underdogs to win(Result:Diamondbacks bettor win)
Total runs Over/Under: 8.5 runs scored by both teams combined (Result: Over bettors win)
GAME 3: Rangers win 3-1
Spread: Rangers -1.5 (Result: Rangers cover)
Moneyline: Rangers -112 favorites to win (Result: Rangers bettors win)
Total runs Over/Under: 9 runs scored by both teams combined (Result: Under bettors win)
GAME 4: Rangers win 11-7 (Rangers lead series 3-1)
Spread: Rangers -1.5 (Result: Rangers cover)
Moneyline: Rangers -118 favorites to win (Result: Rangers bettors win)
Total runs Over/Under: 9 runs scored by both teams combined (Result: Over bettors win)
GAME 5
Rangers (Nathan Eovaldi: 12-5, 3.63 ERA) @ Diamondbacks (Zac Gallen: 17-9, 3:47 ERA), Wednesday, FOX and FOX Sports app
GAME 6 (if necessary)
Diamondbacks @ Rangers, Friday, FOX and FOX Sports app
GAME 7 (if necessary)
Diamondbacks @ Rangers, Saturday, FOX and FOX Sports app
So, who are you backing to win the Fall Classic? Follow FOX Sports for the latest in MLB and other sports.
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