Updated MLB Championship Series Playoff Odds: Thursday 10/19/17
Every plate appearance during the MLB postseason has the potential to dramatically swing a series, turning an underdog into the odds-on favorite. With each game, a team moves closer to its ultimate goal of hoisting the World Series trophy.
As such, we here at numberFire are going to keep you up to date with all of the latest postseason odds as the playoffs advance. Each day, we'll give an update, detailing the odds that each team is able to advance to the next round.
Below are the odds entering play on Thursday, October 19th.
American League Championship Series
New York Yankees lead Houston Astros, 3-2.
| Outcome | Odds |
|---|---|
| New York Yankees win in 6 | 46.61% |
| New York Yankees win in 7 | 24.47% |
| New York Yankees win series | 71.08% |
| Houston Astros win in 7 | 28.92% |
| Houston Astros win series | 28.92% |
National League Championship Series
Los Angeles Dodgers lead Chicago Cubs, 3-1.
| Outcome | Odds |
|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs win in 7 | 8.12% |
| Chicago Cubs win series | 8.12% |
| Los Angeles Dodgers win in 5 | 54.11% |
| Los Angeles Dodgers win in 6 | 26.76% |
| Los Angeles Dodgers win in 7 | 11.01% |
| Los Angeles Dodgers win series | 91.88% |
