No Sweat: Mets Advance and Bookmakers Breathe a Sigh of Relief

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3 October, 2024

BetOnline posted its MLB futures liabilities heading into the 2024 season and two of the biggest - Baltimore and Houston - have already been knocked out of post season play.

The New York Mets only had an 8% division win probability heading into 2024 with 12/1 odds. Their World Series odds were set at 50/1. Currently, most books had the Mets World Series odds anywhere from 8/1 to 25/1 (Bet365). New York managed to get the job done in the 9th inning against Milwaukee Thursday to advance to the division round of the playoffs. It was yet another come-from-behind victory as the Brewers led 2-0.

Mets Beat Brewers 4-2

Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off closer Devin Williams in the ninth inning and the New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Thursday night to win their NL Wild Card Series.

The Mets advanced in the playoffs for the first time since winning the 2015 National League pennant. They move on to a best-of-five Division Series beginning Saturday in Philadelphia against the NL East champion Phillies.

It will be the first postseason meeting between the heated rivals.

“This has been unreal. What a ride,” Alonso said. “I’m just excited to help keep this team alive.”

New York went 6-7 against the Phillies during the regular season and finished six games behind them in the division standings.

BetOnline's Early Liabilities

Divisions - Top 3 Most Bet

1. Baltimore Orioles (2/1)

2. Houston Astros (1/1)

3. Los Angeles Dodgers (1/7)

Divisions - Top 3 Liabilities

1. Kansas City Royals (8/1)

2. Los Angeles Angels (25/1)

3. Baltimore Orioles (2/1)

Pennants - Top 3 Most Bet

1. Atlanta Braves (3/1)

2. Houston Astros (3/1)

3. Cincinnati Reds (14/1)

Pennants - Top 3 Liabilities

1. Detroit Tigers (28/1)

2. Cincinnati Reds (14/1)

3. Kansas City Royals (40/1)

World Series - Top 3 Most Bet

1. Los Angeles Dodgers (3/1)

2. Atlanta Braves (5/1)

3. Houston Astros (7/1)

World Series - Top 3 Liabilities

1. Los Angeles Angels (75/1)

2. San Francisco Giants (55/1)

3. Cincinnati Reds (33/1)

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