Get ready for a baseball extravaganza! The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, both top seeds, are facing off in the World Series. The stage is set for high ratings and tight betting lines.

You can bet on either team with the run line in Game 1. But here's a twist: despite the even odds, over 80% of bets are on the Dodgers. They won the regular-season matchup 2-1 at Yankee Stadium.

Power hitting will be on full display. Both teams lead in postseason Weighted Runs Created Plus. The Dodgers were especially impressive in the NLCS, scoring over seven runs per game against the Mets.

The Yankees, on the other hand, have been dealing with teams known for their pitching. Their staff has given up fewer earned runs compared to the Dodgers.

Looking at the pitchers, neither Gerrit Cole nor Jack Flaherty has been at their best. Cole's strikeouts are down, but he's kept home runs to a minimum. Flaherty has struggled against the Padres and Mets.

Interestingly, Flaherty's exit velocity has increased, and he's more prone to contact at home. The Yankees have outperformed the Padres and Mets in batted ball metrics.

With star power and postseason experience on both sides, expect the betting lines to shift. Let's follow the smarter money to start the series.

THE PLAY: Yankees, +105 (BetMGM)

World Series Showdown: Yankees vs. Dodgers Game 1 Breakdown

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