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Wednesday's World Series predictions and odds


Wednesday's World Series predictions and odds

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The New York Yankees deserve another home game.

Their 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the 2024 World Series allowed the Bronx Bombers to avoid a win in the 2024 World Series and set the stage for another elimination game Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.

The Yankees and Dodgers meet in Game 5, with the Dodgers holding a 3-1 series lead after New York's Anthony Volpe hit a grand slam and the Yankees trailing early again in Game 4 on Tuesday. If the Yankees win, the World Series would return to Los Angeles for Game 6 on Friday. The Dodgers, meanwhile, are just one win away from winning the World Series.

The Yankees have now designated ace Gerrit Cole as the starter for Game 5. The Dodgers will counter with right-hander Jack Flaherty, who allowed five hits and two earned runs in Game 1, striking out six in 5⅓ innings. Los Angeles is seeking its second World Series title since 2020, but this would be the organization's first during a full MLB season since 1988.

Here's everything you need to know about this potentially crucial Game 5:

Dodgers vs. Yankees Game 5 Predictions

Kevin Erickson, USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire: Yankees 5, Dodgers 3

“The Yankees are a good game behind Cole as New York looks to push this series back to Southern California and extend its season. The Yankees were finally able to get some decent pitching work done late in the inning while taking advantage of the long ball to score their first win of the series.”

Nicholas Martin, New York Post: Yankees win

“Will the Yankees’ offense get a spark from Tuesday’s big offensive breakthrough? That is possible. While it was pretty irrelevant at the time, Aaron Judge had to be feeling good after recording only his second hit of the series. If the Yankees can find a way to send this back to Los Angeles, it likely means they took advantage of Flaherty early and got a solid start from Cole, as all of the Dodgers' powerful arms should be ready to go… A wide range of work suggests that Cole is still far superior to Flaherty, and these attacks perform better in the splits compared to this match.

Justin Perri, Action Network: Yankees Moneyline

The Yankees “have every reason to be confident behind Gerrit Cole, and so do we. Even with a rested Dodgers bullpen, this game should be another prime spot for New York’s offense to take the lead without a doubt.”

World Series Game 5 Odds, Lines:

According to BetMGM odds, the New York Yankees are the favorites to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 on Wednesday. Would you like to bet? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering sports betting promos in 2024.

Odds as of Wednesday afternoon.

  • Spread: Yankees (-1.5)
  • Money lines: Yankees (-150); Dodgers (+125)
  • Over/Under: 8.5

How to watch Game 5 Dodgers vs. Yankees:

  • Venue: Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York
  • Time: 8:08 p.m. ET/5:08 p.m. PT
  • TV: FOX
  • Streaming: Fubo (free trial available)

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Complete 2024 World Series schedule

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Game 1: Dodgers 6, Yankees 3 (10 innings)

Game 2: Dodgers 4, Yankees 2

Game 3: Dodgers 4, Yankees 2

Game 4: Yankees 11, Dodgers 4

Game 5, Wednesday: Dodgers at Yankees, 8:08 p.m. ET | FOX

x-Game 6, Friday: Yankees at Dodgers, 8:08 p.m. ET | FOX

x-Game 7, Saturday: Yankees at Dodgers, 8:08 p.m. ET | FOX

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