The World Series isn't done just yet, so I'll preview Game 5 of the 2024 Fall Classic between the Dodgers and Yankees.
The sportsbooks were right to chalk the Yanks in Game 4, and now New York is favored at -150 for Game 5 over the Dodgers, who are +125 underdogs. The OVER 8.0 is juiced at -125.
Jack Flaherty and Gerrit Cole will start for the Dodgers and Yankees, respectively.
Here's a preview and some of my top picks for World Series Game 5:
Dodgers vs Yankees Game 5 Odds
As of October 30th at FanDuel
Dodgers vs Yankees Pick – Game 5
Yankees -1.5 (+135)
It's time for the Yankees to channel their tiny shred of momentum. Anthony Volpe changed the game with one swing of the bat when he smoked a grand slam in Game 4. Yankee Stadium went nuts, the lineup breathed a deep sigh of relief, and everyone except Giancarlo Stanton picked up a hit. That's the Yankees lineup that crushed teams during the regular season.
So, Aaron Judge hasn't been the guy. Big whup. There are plenty of other talented hitters in this order who can get things done. It's good to see the likes of Alex Verdugo and Austin Wells jumping in with big hits. I won't say the Yanks will crush the Dodgers in Game 5, but the NYY -1.5 value is too great to deny.
Gerrit Cole is on the hill, too, fresh off six innings of one-run ball in Game 1, a contest the Yankees should've totally won.
Dodgers vs Yankees Game 5 Key Matchup
Freddie Freeman vs the world
The Yanks must silence Freeman, especially in the first inning. The Dodgers first baseman has homered in every game this series and showed no signs of slowing down. If New York wants to capitalize on that early momentum, the club must pitch Freeman carefully.
Cole doesn't have great numbers against Freeman, so that'll be the matchup to watch. Freeman is 8-for-23 lifetime vs the righty with five extra-base hits.
Dodgers vs Yankees Player Prop Pick
Anthony Volpe OVER 0.5 Total Bases (-165)
Thank the gods for Volpe’s Game 4 magic! His grand slam finally gave the Yanks the clutch hit they’d been waiting for, flipping the series vibe and putting the Dodgers on notice. Facing Jack Flaherty might be tough, but I’m betting Volpe’s got another hit in him.
Dodgers vs Yankees Betting Trends
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers' last 10 games.
- NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games at home.
- Aaron Judge's total bases have gone UNDER 1.5 in six consecutive games.